Cracked eggs on the floor – almost slipped. Carrying peaches to the scale – no sales assistant in sight. Queuing at the cashier – a trolley being pushed into my heels. True story…!
So – supermarkets aren’t exactly my favourite place to be. What I enjoy a lot more is stopping by the market in La Marsa on a Sunday morning – and here is why:
Seasonal & fresh produce
Nothing better than a Sunday stew made of flavourful veggies & herbs! You take your time to pick and choose from the respectable variety of produce – and the quality usually turns out to be a lot better than what you find at the big supermarkets.
LOVING IT because you only get what’s growing on the fields – buying the season’s first fennel suddenly feels super exciting. Also, you can simply bring your own bags to the scale and avoid single-use plastic bags and stickers on your veggies.
The extras: Spices, olives, dried fruits, jams, cheese…
The list goes on and on. You can find a wide selection of delicious treats in the small stores or épiceries fines around the market.
LOVING IT because you find products that aren’t on the shelves of regular supermarkets and you can taste them before then buying the exact quantity you need (less waste!)
The flowers
For usually no more than 5-7 Dinars, I love bringing home a lovely, “kitsch-free” bouquet. Fresh flowers for a fresh week!
LOVING IT because… Well, when it comes to flowers, I’d always choose boho over Marie Antoinette – simple is beautiful. Oh, and there is nothing that says positive vibes quite like a fresh bouquet on the table – perfect for Monday mornings!
The Marché Municipal is located in the heart of La Marsa Plage – Rue El Moez (close to La Corniche and SafSaf) and open every day until 2 pm.
sandals in winter 