Marrakech Museum- Travel Tips
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- 5 Reviews
Reviews of Marrakech Museum
Miss Karen Kim P. - 5
Very informative experience. Bought a ticket same day and time and enjoyed reading and learning the country's history and culture. From guards to reception attendants and cleaners, magnificent people and very respectful. I appreciate the toilet, it's very clean and we'll maintained. Each museum room is full of information. Thank you for the opportunity of learning about your history better and deeper. đ
Miles Macdonald - 5
This "Palace" was built at the end of the 19th Century by the then Minister of Defense and converted to a museum in 1997. On the day I visited it was so quiet, one other person there. I was able to stand in the central courtyard just admiring the architecture with the background sound of flowing water from the fountains. There are a number of old exhibits here along with contemporary art. This place also had it's own Hammam which you can visit; a few rooms at the far end of the main courtyard. There's a small Caffè in the outer courtyard before you enter the museum where you can buy refreshment and sit.
ma - 3
This is a palace that is very beautiful but very empty. Itâs an art piece in itself and itâs not a typical museum but a bit closer to an art gallery. It has art for sale in the old hammam and very few curated older objects. Not many visitors come to visit and you can probably visit in 20-30 minutes to cool down a bit. There are no signs in English so it is hard to navigate without an official guide. I would still come visit after reading about its history.
Daniel Proctor - 2
I arrived an hour before closing and was concerned that I wouldnât have time to see everything, I neednât have worried, it is a quick museum to view, particularly for the English speakers amongst us, as very little of the descriptions are writer in anything other than Arabic and French (in a way thatâs fair enough as these are the main languages spoken in Morocco). It is quite a content light as museums go but there are some interesting displays and artefacts to be seen, itâs just a shame the display cabinets are so dusty inside with the addition of the odd cracked pane of glass here and there! There were also some displays of âmodern artâ, a lot of which wasnât âart gallery standardâ shall we say, none with any information about the piece nor the artist, but many with eyebrow raising price tags (something I canât say Iâve seen in many museums or galleries before!) My lasting impression of the museum was of a tatty space with peeling walls, dusty displays and a sideline in selling âinterestingâ local art. This for me was summed up by the sinks in the gents toilet that had ill fitting taps, rather than adjust or change the taps, a hole had been broken in the ornamental wood splash back. There is so much potential but no care or thought being taken, or perhaps it is just underfunded. The huge metal chandelier in the main room is pretty stunning though, along side beautiful historic mosaic tile work!
Michael Lees - 4
Small but atmospheric museum worth seeking out for the blend of traditional architectural designs and modern art displays. The contrast is stark but surprisingly effective, creating a unique experience that is strangely moving. Standing in the huge main room watching the fountains and listening to the splashing water is incredibly relaxing. Finish off your visit with a mint tea in the sheltered courtyard cafe...delightful.
