Marrakech Museum
Moroccan Art Inside a 19th-Century Palace
Hours of Operation
Open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Entrance Fee
Adult entry is 70 MAD.
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About
The Marrakech Museum occupies the Dar Menebhi, a lavish palace built around the turn of the 20th century for Mehdi Menebhi, a minister to Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz. Restored by the Omar Benjelloun Foundation and opened to the public in 1997, it pairs a breathtaking tiled courtyard — crowned by an enormous brass chandelier — with rotating exhibitions of Moroccan art, from historic ceramics and coins to calligraphy, jewellery, and textiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Marrakech Museum free to visit?
No — entrance is 70 MAD for adults, 40 MAD for students, and 20 MAD for children under 12. A combined ticket with the neighbouring Almoravid Koubba is also available.
What is the best time of day to go?
Arrive right at opening, 9:00 AM, for the calmest courtyard and the best light under the great chandelier — by late morning the palace fills with tour groups. The museum closes at 6:30 PM (earlier during Ramadan), so morning is best.
Is the Marrakech Museum worth visiting?
Yes — it’s worth it as much for the palace as for the art. The Dar Menebhi’s roofed courtyard, giant brass chandelier, and restored private hammam are the highlight, and you can easily combine it with the Ben Youssef Madrasa and Almoravid Koubba next door.
Why is the Marrakech Museum famous?
It is set in the Dar Menebhi, a restored turn-of-the-century palace opened as a museum in 1997 by the Omar Benjelloun Foundation. It’s known for its spectacular tiled courtyard and chandelier, its preserved hammam, and its rotating exhibitions of Moroccan art.