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Museum of Moroccan Arts (Dar Si Said)

Derb El Bahia - Riad Zitoun el-Jedid, Marrakech, Morocco
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As featured in 3 days in Marrakech and 1 other guide
Ranked #20 of 59 attractions in Marrakech
Type: Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Here you’ll find a solid exhibition of historic and some contemporary Moroccan art. The building itself is full of intricate Byzantine designs and... more » Owner description: Here you’ll find a solid exhibition of historic and some contemporary Moroccan art. The building itself is full of intricate Byzantine designs and colors. « less
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Meifod, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

inexpensive to visit but well worth it to see some of the embroidery, ceramics etc. The architecture and decoration is beautiful too

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We were given a booklet full of information about this delightful museum but be aware that the pages don't always correspond to the room

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Kent, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Excellent value for money. The exhibits may be less interesting than the building they are housed in but the tile work is amazing and the courtyard garden a joy. The staff were up a ladder getting kumquats and gave us some to try - lovely

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

There is lots to enjoy here. Having wandered through downstairs and been delighted with everything and ready to leave you still have the best to come. My wife was quite taken with the court yard and Gazebo. My best bit was the ministers' room which I thought was dazzling nothing else we saw on this holiday matched it's splendour.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very inexpensive museum showing what a prosperous house were like. The public rooms (upper floor) are stunning and we took lots of photos there. Quiet interior garden was a respite from the busy Medina. The displays of clothing and jewelry were interesting, if a bit terrifying, given the size of some of the items that were worn. A great look... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This is the place to go to view high-quality, historical Moroccan crafts, such as rugs, intricately carved wooden doors, painted leather, jewelry and pottery. The building itself is beautiful, hidden in the southern medina, less than 5 minutes from the Bahia Palace. In fact, the building was the residence of the brother of the Bahia Palace's owner, a 19th-century vizier.... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Close to Baha'i palace (3 mins walk), we thought it was the nicest interior architecture of the sights that we saw in Marrakech. It was quieter too which meant better photo opportunities. Only 10Dh each entry fee.

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Naples, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Collection was underwhelming, but the architecture was amazing in the interior. Some of the mosaics are truly spectacular! Overall, should only be a quick stop in a day of sightseeing.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

This delightful museum, barely mentioned in my guidebook, is much more interesting than the Saadian tombs or the Merdersa in my view. Formally a private house it now houses small displays of embroidery, pottery, daggers, guns etc downstairs in shady rooms around a lovely garden. Upstairs are rooms with stunning painted wooden ceilings and carved stone decorations. It only costs... More

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Manchester, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

We love this museum, and visit whenever we go to Marrakech. It's a delightful collection of authentic artefacts from the 19C, mainly beautiful Berber arts and crafts, and you can learn a lot about traditional Moroccan culture and history here. The galleries are cool and shady, and there's a very pretty garden. And its never crowded. Highly recommended.

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