In this guide, you will find out everything there is to know about Cannabis in Marseille, where to find it, how much it costs, and the laws surrounding it.
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Tolerance Level Guesstimation [1= very illegal, 10= completely legal] – 2.5
Cannabis is completely illegal, and any activities related to cannabis is punishable by law. However, if you are caught with a small amount of cannabis on you, you might simply be fined and left alone.
Law Enforcement
Any soft drug-related activity, be it simple possession, growing, or smoking of cannabis is very illegal in Marseille. If the cops catch you doing so in public, you will not only have to pay a fine (anywhere between 56 Euros to 1680 Euros), but you may also face jail time.
Now, over the years, the cops and courts have become slightly more relaxed about this. In case you are caught with a very small amount of cannabis on you, you may simply be fined, or let off with a warning. However, if you have a large quantity or are caught smoking it in public, or distributing, you might face much more serious consequences.
Prices of Cannabis, Types, and Quality
Prices of cannabis
You can buy ‘commercial’ cannabis for around 20 Euros for 10 to 15 grams, depending upon your dealer and also your negotiation skills.
You will also find the very popular Moroccan hash being sold for 50 Euros for just 5 to 6 grams. The quality of this Moroccan hash will be significantly better than the weed, so if you can, then opt for this to enjoy a better high.
Quality of marijuana
Unfortunately, you will not find top quality cannabis in Marseille. The hash, however, is much better, although it is still not considered ‘very good quality.’ A small amount of hash is likely to get you quite blasted, so be careful with this.
Types of Plant
You will get both indoor as well as outdoor weed in Marseille, although the quality of it is quite questionable. The other popular and common strains you might find here are Moroccan hash and Afghani hash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is buying weed in the parks safe?
No, it is quite illegal to do so. If you are caught, you could face a pretty severe penalty. So be extremely cautious if you must buy weed from the parks or streets.
Can you smoke hash on the streets?
It is illegal to do so. However, if you are discreet enough and stay away from the cops, you might be able to enjoy some hash on the streets. Of course, you will find loads of locals and tourists doing the same. Just be careful not to create a scene or attract the attention of the cops towards you, and you should be fine.
What happens if you get caught with marijuana?
This depends upon the temperament of the cop. If you have a small amount on you, (less than 20 grams), you might be let off with a warning, or just a fine of a few hundred Euros). On the other hand, if you have a large quantity of weed on you, you can even be arrested for it.
Is it easy to get weed in Marseille?
Well, you have to know where to look and who to ask. Otherwise, it can be quite hard to get your hands on weed in Marseille. Of course, the hash is plentiful, so you will find that much more easily.
