Museum

Museum of Moroccan Arts

📍 Place Ben Youssef, Marrakech medina

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Quick Facts

Location: Morocco, Tangier
Category: Museum
Duration: About 45-90 minutes
Opening Hours: Monday 09:00-17:00 · Tuesday Closed · Wednesday 09:00-17:00 · Thursday 09:00-17:00 · Friday 09:00-17:00 · Saturday 09:00-17:00 · Sunday 09:00-17:00 · Shorter hours during Ramadan
Ticket Price: Adult: MAD 70 · Reduced rates for children and Moroccan residents
Address: Place Ben Youssef, Marrakech medina
Coordinates: 35.7789, -5.8150

Introduction

The Marrakech Museum (also known as the Museum of Moroccan Arts) stands on Place Ben Youssef in the Marrakech medina. It occupies the former 19th-century private palace Dar Menebhi, itself a magnificent Andalusian-style building whose centrepiece is a huge ornate Moroccan brass chandelier. The collection brings together art, artefacts and ethnographic objects from across Morocco, just steps from the Ben Youssef Madrasa.

✨ Highlights

19th-century palace building with a giant Moroccan chandelier

At Museum of Moroccan Arts, 19th-century palace building with a giant Moroccan chandelier is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Collection of Moroccan art, artefacts and ethnography

At Museum of Moroccan Arts, Collection of Moroccan art, artefacts and ethnography is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Next to the Ben Youssef Madrasa

At Museum of Moroccan Arts, Next to the Ben Youssef Madrasa is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

→Transportation：About 1.1 km from Djemaa el-Fna, right next to the Ben Youssef Madrasa; reachable on foot

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	09:00-17:00
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	09:00-17:00
Thursday	09:00-17:00
Friday	09:00-17:00
Saturday	09:00-17:00
Sunday	09:00-17:00

Shorter hours during Ramadan

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	MAD 70

Reduced rates for children and Moroccan residents

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Daily 9:00-18:00/18:30 (hours shift slightly during Ramadan; subject to on-site confirmation); admission: About 30-50 dirhams for adults, with reduced rates for children and Moroccan residents (prices subject to on-site confirmation - separate local/foreigner rates).

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Museum of Moroccan Arts?

Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; Shorter hours during Ramadan

How much is the admission for Museum of Moroccan Arts?

Adult: MAD 70; Reduced rates for children and Moroccan residents

Any practical tips for visiting Museum of Moroccan Arts?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Daily 9:00-18:00/18:30 (hours shift slightly during Ramadan; subject to on-site confirmation); admission: About 30-50 dirhams for adults, with reduced rates for children and Moroccan residents (prices subject to on-site confirmation - separate local/foreigner rates). Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.