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The great Moroccan museums are doubly appealing. Firstly you will admire the ancient palaces housing these museums and the richly decorated exhibition rooms that are works of art in themselves: Secondly, the exceptional beauty of the collections exhibited will astonish you.
Do not miss the Dar Batha of Fez , installed in a magnificent Arabo-Andalusian palace. In particular, you should visit the beautiful room dedicated to the art of books. In Rabat , the Oudaïa museum presents several rare pieces that trace back the history of Morocco from Prehistory to the Islamic era. In Marrakech, in the museum located in the heart of the medina, you will see several illuminated copies of the Koran, illustrating the riches of Arab calligraphy. This museum also exhibits ceramics, jewellery and rare coins. In Meknès, the Jamai palace is an architectural marvel that houses the Dar Jamai museum where you will discover magnificent examples of Moroccan arts and crafts.
Do not miss the museums in Morocco . They offer an ideal way to discover the wealth of the Moroccan cultural heritage. This region has its specific crafts, but the embroidered fabrics, ceramics, jewellery, wood sculptures and leather objects exhibited there are prime examples of Moroccan art. You will also discover museums specialised in contemporary art in Tangiers or in ceramics in Safi !
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