This store on Canebiere was a highlight of our recent trip to Marseilles. They have one or two…read moreother locations in The Noailles area, but the pictures I just posted are from the one on Canebiere. We found the best rose petal candy we've ever had--so good we had to go back for more to bring home with us. The nuts and spice mixes are divine, and we wish we had bought more of those. This store has variety, incredible quality, and friendly and helpful staff. Our limited French was not a problem at all, as staff weighed and priced items for us. With all the cultural riches and culinary delights that Marseilles has to offer, this store is a universe unto itself that must be visited and explored to be appreciated. Thank you, Saladin, for being such an outstanding representative of Mediterranean cuisine and especially Arabic culture!

If you travel to Marseilles, you just have to see this place; it is not too far from the Port Vieux…read moreand easily walkable and you will never find anything like this in the US. If you live in Marseilles, you will make this a weekly stop at the market. You will not be able to leave empty handed either way. Spices, nuts, fruits, dried fruits, oils, soaps, and other specialties mainly from Europe and North Africa, and some from India. Very large selection. Fair prices. Very friendly proprietor. Anyone who loves food, scents and the small, beautiful things in life will adore this shop.

A surprising complex in a side street about a five minutes' walk from the Old Port. Two floors and…read moreincludes a cafe, natural food store, restaurant upstairs (beware: closes at 14h although they sell leftovers in the cafe below) and even a Dr Hauschka spa! We had leftovers from the restaurant in the café. Many vegan options. Everything was delicious (carrot and cabbage chausson, ratatouille chausson, pizza with vegan cheese, pear pie. All for 10 EUR). Lovely and friendly service. I can't wait to come back here.