Best Museums in Marrakech: Art, Crafts, Photography and Fashion
The best museums in Marrakech are the Yves Saint Laurent Museum next to the Majorelle Garden, Dar Si Said (National Museum of Weaving and Carpets), the Marrakech Museum in the Dar Menebhi palace, the Maison de la Photographie with historic images of Morocco, MACAAL for contemporary African art, the Tiskiwin Museum of Saharan cultures, and the Musée Berbère inside the Majorelle Garden.
1. Yves Saint Laurent Museum (mYSLm)
A striking modern building dedicated to the designer's work and his love of Marrakech, with rotating exhibitions of haute couture. Book tickets with the Majorelle Garden; see the Majorelle guide.
2. Musée Pierre Bergé des Arts Berbères
Inside the Majorelle Garden, a small but excellent collection of Amazigh jewellery, textiles and objects; read Amazigh culture in Morocco.
3. Dar Si Said
A 19th-century palace near the Bahia housing the national museum dedicated to carpets and weaving, with rugs from across Morocco and beautiful painted ceilings. Great preparation before buying: see our rug buying guide.
4. Marrakech Museum (Dar Menebhi)
A late-19th-century palace near the Ben Youssef Madrasa, famous for its enormous covered courtyard and chandelier, with temporary exhibitions.
5. Maison de la Photographie
A collection of photographs of Morocco from the late 19th to mid-20th century, with a rooftop café and view.
6. MACAAL
The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden, outside the centre, showcases contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora.
7. Tiskiwin (Bert Flint Museum)
A private collection tracing the cultural links between Morocco and the Sahel across the Sahara, in a traditional house.
8. Museum of Moroccan Culinary Arts and Musée de l'Élégance Marocaine
Smaller themed museums popular with visitors interested in food and traditional dress.
Tips
- Opening hours and prices change; check before visiting, and expect some closures on specific weekdays.
- Museums are a good plan for hot afternoons or rainy winter days.
- Combine Dar Si Said with the Bahia Palace, and the Marrakech Museum with Ben Youssef.
- A guided medina tour can include a museum stop.
The Fondation Nationale des Musées manages several of Morocco's public museums.
Book it with a local operator
- Marrakech: Medina Guided Walking Tour with Bahia Palace & Souks — from €25 per person, pay on the day.
- Marrakech: Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Market Visit & Lunch — from €45 per person, pay on the day.
Related guides
- Moroccan Rugs Buying Guide: Beni Ourain, Boucherouite, Kilim and Fair Prices
- Le Jardin Secret Marrakech: A Hidden Islamic Garden in the Medina
- Saadian Tombs Marrakech: What to See, Tickets and How to Avoid the Queue
Frequently asked questions
What is the best museum in Marrakech?
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum is the most famous; Dar Si Said and the Maison de la Photographie are favourites for Moroccan culture.
Are museums in Marrakech expensive?
Most are affordable; the Majorelle and YSL Museum combination costs more than other sites.
Which Marrakech museums are in the medina?
Dar Si Said, the Marrakech Museum, Maison de la Photographie, Tiskiwin and several smaller themed museums.
What can I do in Marrakech on a rainy day?
Visit museums such as Dar Si Said and the Marrakech Museum, take a cooking class or enjoy a hammam.
Main photo: C messier, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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