after hearing so much about the fish market at marseille's old port, i was expecting something far…read moremore grandiose, along the lines of tokyo's tsukiji, perhaps. but when i scanned the quai des belges from my hotel balcony at around 7:30 this morning (the market opens at 8), i came to the conclusion that the fish market must be closed because i saw no signs of life there. lo, individual fishmongers gradually appeared and set up shop from 8 onwards, and by 9 or so there were a good dozen or so of them offering up some very fresh (some still alive and flopping around) denizens of the mediterannean sea. a tv crew filming something about a grisly old timer hawking mollusks added to the atmosphere, and i couldn't help but think that if i actually lived in marseille, this would be where i came to get my fresh fish. still, i couldn't help but get the impression that the heyday of this well-known fish market had long since passed.

We happened across this shop while wandering the streets of Marseille. Biy wad I happy that we did!…read morePistacio Hulava (omg...brings back memories of my childhood), petite cookies. All delicious. Certainly stop in. Baklava and every flavor of Turkish Delight you could want!

From the owner: La Tunisie à l'honneur Dans cette pâtisserie moderne aux couleurs chaudes entre orange et gris, les…read moreplateaux de pâtisseries vous mettront l'eau à la bouche. Les makroudhs de Kairouan, les cornes de gazelle, les mlabess mais aussi les loukoums sont tous fabriqués sur place et de façon quotidienne. En dehors de la période de ramadan, il est possible de s'installer au salon de thé, de boire un thé à la menthe accompagné de quelques pâtisseries. Une pause sympathique et tellement orientale.

I agree with the other reviewers...Great little Cheese Shop...Big Selection...Friendly Service...A…read morebit expensive but good quality and they don't mind if you only buy small quantities...Everything available for tasting... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Really gorgeous cheese and dried meat shop. Terrific customer service-they let you taste the…read morecheese before you buy it. There's a bright green cheese with truffle oil. Massive variety of cheese. Cheese lovers paradise.

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.

Spectacular Butcher Shop...They have Everything!!! From super fresh locally raised Rabbits (and…read moreRabbit Livers...Ooooh Sooo Good!!!) to Home Made Pates and Rillettes, Duck Sausages Etc...Etc... Very Friendly People working there...Not too expensive... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

From the owner: Entre tradition et raffinement Traiteur par excellence, Marrou organise congrès, mariages et autres…read moreévénements festifs. Amateurs de bons produits, sa boutique Place Castellane vaut le détour... D'abord pour ses nombreuses références de fromages et charcuteries mais aussi pour les plats préparés qui varient au fil des jours et des saisons ayant pour point commun leur goût et une qualité irréprochable. Une référence à Marseille, pas étonnant que Marrou existe depuis 1902...

Nut allergy warning: Most of their chocolates contain almonds or praline (hazelnut). The dark…read morechocolates are generally safer. We found this small shop while walking around Marseilles and stopped in on a whim. The ladies were incredibly friendly, offering us samples of their unique olive oil chocolate. They are multilingual and incredibly considerate of allergies. The shop has all kinds of unique olive-oil based chocolate, from chocolate coffee beans to lavender infused or coffee infused chocolate. I bought some chocolate covered ginger to take home for about $20. A little pricier but the olive oil chocolate was quite unique and very smooth. Lovely spot, would come back for some high end chocolate.

The dark chocolate with olive oil and the dark chocolate paste were to die for! They have some…read moresamples available of various items. The customer service was on point! Incredibly knowledgeable of the products! But the dark chocolate with olive oil and the dark chocolate paste!... will get somebody pregnant!