Marrakesh Museum

The Marrakesh Museum is housed in the Dar Mnebhi Palace, constructed at the end of the 19th century by Mehdi Mnebhi, who served as the defense minister for Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz. The architecture is a quintessential example of the late 19th-century Moorish style, featuring a vast central courtyard, intricate carvings, and vibrant tilework that reflected the high status of its original owner. Following the colonial period, the palace served various functions, including a brief stint as a girls' school in the 1960s, which helped preserve the structure during a time of rapid urban change. In the 1990s, the Omar Benjelloun Foundation undertook an extensive restoration project to return the palace to its former glory. Since its opening as a museum in 1997, the site has become a cultural hub, housing a diverse collection of Moroccan art that spans centuries, from ancient Berber jewelry and Islamic coins to contemporary paintings and sculptures.