10 Museums in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region That You Shouldn't Miss

Private museum specialised in unreleased masterpieces of Moroccan carpets and kilims, founded by Mr. B. Jouti, wholesaler, exporter & collector for over 50 years. The works reflect the diversity of Moroccan culture rich with the influences of several civilisations: Berber, Arab, Jewish, Andalusian, Mediterranean, and African. The museum covers over 1200m2 & offers terraces with panoramic view.

The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) is designed with the purpose of sharing with the public a collection built with passion. MACAAL is a museum dedicated to contemporary African art and promoting the African creativity.

Ex-Consulate of Italy, this riad has unique architectural features for the medina of Essaouira. A visit is required! Real Mogador offers exhibitions of both Moroccan and foreign artists. Said Ouarzaz, an artist of recognized talent (twice exhibited in Arab World Institut (Paris), King museum of Antwerp,... until Singapore & China), is there permanently: a retrospective of more than 100 paintings is in progress; this is THE EXHIBITION TO SEE in Essaouira. Regular performances are announced on Facebook (Francois.j.Real). Music is part of concept & place! Others artists (musicians, actors, writers,...) are often invited. Soon it will be possible to drink coffee, tea,... or eat home mad fresh salads, cakes,...

At this small, well organized, and informative museum, you’ll get the chance to learn about the history of Marrakech and the region in general. Stocked with artifacts from past centuries and other quality exhibits, you’ll leave feeling satisfied with your time spent there.

The Photography Museum has opened its doors in the heart of Marrakesh since May 2009.A private collection of 8000 photographs was gathered, this collection is only about Morocco and covers the period 1870 to 1950.The exposition contains hundreds of old photographs and shows the first film recorded in the High-Atlas in color, in 1957 by Daniel Chicault « Landscapes and Faces of the High-Atlas ».

The Music Museum is located in the Saadian quarter built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The reception apartment of the museum is a jewel of Arab-Andalusian architecture in Marrakech. Several rooms of the house are dedicated to temporary and permanent exhibitions. The belvedere terrace offers an exceptional view of the Medina and the Atlas Mountains and a restaurant. The diversity of musical traditions in Morocco is exposed in several rooms: Amazigh music, Jewish tradition, daqqa marrakchia, Gnawa music, Arab-Andalusian music. A true musical and visual experience, the Music Museum presents instruments, photographs and videos. The tour provides visitors with keys to understanding Moroccan music.