Morocco Tour Guide: Museums - Marrakech Last updated on
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Dar Si Said Museum
Riad Ez-Zaïtoun El Jadid Tel: (04)44 24 64 Located in a sumptuous palace ornamented in Hispano-Moorish style, Dar Si Said Museum contains exceptional examples of Saharan traditional art, including arms, copperwork and Berber jewellery, carpets and a remarkable collection of delicately refined door and window frames.
Majorelle Museum
Majorelle Gardens A fine collection of Islamic art is housed in the former studio of the French painter Jacques Majorelle which features a wonderful garden.
Bert Flint Museum
Rue de la Bahia Displayed in the municipal theatre, this collection of costumes, jewellery, arms, musical instruments, carpets and furniture was assembled by art historian Bert Flint. The museum focuses on the art and popular traditions of the Souss valley and the Sahara. Another section of the museum is located in Agadir.
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