The best african restaurants in Marseille

We’re starting our culinary journey around the flavours of Africa with a Senegalese restaurant in the heart of Marseille: Le Diamant Noir. This exotic place offers a sunny menu where you can enjoy dishes such as thiéboudiène with fish, thiep, yassa chicken, mafé, thiakri (and much more!), all in a warm atmosphere.

Address: 1 rue Crudère, 13006 Marseille
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 11.30am – 2.30pm and 7pm – 12am
Instagram : @lediamantnoir13

Our next destination is Marrakech! Immerse yourself in a brightly coloured oriental atmosphere and savour oriental dishes at Babouche! The menu includes couscous and tajines, finished off with authentic mint tea.

Address: 49 Rue Sainte, 13001 Marseille
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm – 2.30pm and 7pm – 11.30pm
Instagram : @babouche_marseille

Located in the Old Port, this oriental restaurant invites you to savour its generous, gourmet family cuisine. Elyssa‘s menu is packed with couscous, tajines and other specialities, taking you on a culinary journey through tasty and varied oriental cuisine.

Address : 27 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm – 2.30pm and 7pm – 11.30pm
Instagram : @restaurantelyssa

On the quayside, Le Souk is like a bubble of wonder. Its waiters in traditional costumes and mosaic-covered tables take you to the heart of Morocco. The menu, which includes no fewer than 1001 Moroccan delicacies, will delight every palate.

Address: 98 Quai du Port, 13002 Marseille
Opening times: Tuesday to Friday, 12pm – 2.45pm and 7pm – 10pm and Saturday, 12pm – 2.45pm and 7pm – 10.30pm
Instagram : @lesoukmarseille

Head for the Plaine and Cours Julien districts, where the Senegalese restaurant Ziguinchor will introduce you to the tasty and authentic cuisine of Senegal, with specialities such as mafé, yassa, tieboudien, pastels, fatayas, aloko and other typical and tasty dishes.

Address: 20 Rue Pastoret, 13006 Marseille
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 7.30pm – 11.30pm
Instagram : @ziguinchor_restaurant

Marafiki Coin Tropical is a Franco-Congolese restaurant in the heart of the Panier district. Its terrace, under a magnificent olive tree, offers a magnificent view of the Place du Refuge, the Cathedral de la Major and the Joliette district. Born of a marriage of cultures between the Mediterranean, the Congo and Central Africa, this restaurant promises an exceptional culinary journey.

Address : 34 Rue de Refuge 13002 Marseille
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 10pm
Instagram : @marafiki_restaurant

Right in the heart of the Cours Julien, the Mama Africa restaurant invites you to discover the exquisite flavours of the Ivory Coast. Open since 1988, this friendly restaurant is renowned for its carefully prepared dishes that are sure to please everyone!

Address: 15 Cours Julien, 13006 Marseille
Opening times : Monday to Sunday, 11am – 2am

Explore the flavours of Tunis at Chez Yassine, the emblematic restaurant on Rue d’Aubagne. Generous portions to satisfy even the most demanding palates, and a family atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.

Address: 8A Rue d’Aubagne 13001 and 7 Boulevard d’Athènes 13001 Marseille
Opening times: Noailles: Tuesday to Sunday, 11.30am – 9pm and Gare St Charles: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am – 11pm
Instagram : @chezyassine_officiel

Come and discover the unmissable specialities of Senegal at Mame Diarra. This warm and unusual restaurant offers a range of West African dishes prepared with originality and love.

Address: 30 Rue de l’Académie, 13001 Marseille
Opening times : Monday to Saturday 11.30am – 11pm and Sunday 12pm – 10.30pm