Morocco Tour Guide: Museums - Essaouira Last updated on
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Sidi Mohamed ben Abdallah Museum
Tel: (04) 47 23 00 This museum is located in the former residence of a pasha and houses regional art, a fascinating ethnographic collection and a history of the local musical traditions. There are documents on Berber songs and stringed instruments decorated with marquetry (guembris), which Gnaouas musicians use to accompany their dances.
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