Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Ghana law
Cannabis laws in Accra follow Ghana’s national law. City pages reflect the same jurisdiction-wide cannabis framework; local ordinances typically do not override it.
Recreational and medical use of cannabis is illegal. Possession, cultivation, and distribution can lead to severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No exceptions; strict enforcement possible
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
In 2007, police seemed more visible managing traffic than patrolling beaches and nightlife. Clubs and bars had their own security, which could take a different view of smoking inside. On the beaches around Accra, people from the Rasta community sometimes offered to share a joint.
Where to Buy Marijuana
European visitors got talking with cigarette sellers outside clubs and with taxi drivers. The beaches were a better setting for a shared smoke. On Wednesday nights, Labadi Beach had a big reggae party.
Marijuana Prices
- About 0.10 cedi for enough for one joint, given as US$0.10 at the time.
- With a good contact, about 3 cedis for 20–30 g, quoted as US$3 at the time.
Types of Marijuana
Bush-grown weed. Quality varied by seller, though some rated it the best in West Africa.
More Information
A beach a few kilometres west of Accra, with djembe and kpanlogo drums in the background, was the image that stuck.