Marrakesh Museum (Musée de Marrakech)

The Basics

Visitors can explore the Museum of Marrakech as part of a tour of Mumbai’s highlights, or on a self-guided tour. Tickets include access to the temporary exhibitions, housed in the palace’s old hammam. Highlights of the permanent collection include ceramics, jewels, arms, costumes, calligraphy, and a collection of Judaica, reflecting the diverse cultural history of the city. Also on display is a fascinating series of etchings, which show Morocco over the centuries.

Things to Know Before You Go

• There is an admission fee to enter the museum.

• Signage within the museum is in Arabic and French only.

• On-site facilities include a café, gift shop, and restrooms.

How to Get There

The Marrakech Museum is located in the souks area of the medina and is best reached on foot; it’s about 15 minutes’ walk from Jemaa el-Fna square. It can be tricky to find your way amid the maze-like lanes of the medina, so it may be best simply to ask for directions to Ben Yousef Madrasa, which is right next door.

When to Get There

The museum is open from 9am to 6:30pm daily, year-round, and although small, it rarely gets crowded.

Marrakech’s Best Museums

Other museums of note are also located in the medina and can be reached on foot from the Museum of Marrakech. The Tiskiwin Museum is a restored riad (a house built around a courtyard) with a large display of North African arts and crafts. The Museum of the Palmery combines stunning gardens with traditional art, and the Photography Museum showcases photos of Marrakech through the ages.