Hello to all my friends in the Hive community,
I'm back today with another visit. You know, that last visit we slip into the programme, a little on the fly, but which leaves us with a sweet, almost melancholy taste. Well, for me, that moment came at the Marrakech Museum, in the heart of the old medina, right next to the famous Place Ben Youssef, in that vibrant red city I love so much.
In the narrow streets of the medina, everything seemed a little calmer. It was my last day in Marrakech. My bag was almost packed, but I still had this small space of time that I absolutely wanted to fill with one last emotion, one last discovery. And the Marrakech Museum was an obvious choice.
The building that now houses the Marrakech Museum is a jewel in itself. It's not just an exhibition hall, as you might imagine. It is in fact the former Palais Dar Menebhi, a magnificent 19th century building constructed by Mehdi Mnebhi, a former minister of war under Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz. And as soon as you step inside, you immediately sense its ancient nobility. The walls have kept their secrets, and the decorated ceilings seem to tell stories from another time. The museum was renovated and transformed into a cultural space at the end of the 1990s, but it has lost none of its original soul. It's a place that exudes beauty, finesse and elegance.
What I loved immediately on entering was the classic Andalusian architecture. The colourful zellij on the floor, the chiselled stucco arches, the slender columns, and above all... this majestic central courtyard, the real beating heart of the museum. There's a large fountain on the floor, but what really struck me was the monumental chandelier suspended right in the centre. A masterpiece of wrought iron and finesse, like a star falling from the sky.
The place was bathed in soft, traditional background music, a little muted, just enough to lull you without overwhelming you. There was something peaceful, almost sacred about it. I felt like I was in a tableau vivant, somewhere between art and silence.
To be honest, calling this place a ‘Museum’ seems almost reductive. It's much more than just an exhibition space. For me, it's an art gallery, an artistic palace... There are art objects carefully displayed in the old rooms of the palace, but also in what was once a hammam (traditional bath). I loved seeing how these objects, some very old, others more contemporary, interacted with the architecture. There was pottery, traditional instruments, antique jewellery, fabrics and even a few sculptures. Everything is presented with elegance, but also a certain simplicity. The museum is not overrun with modern showcases or aggressive lighting. It respects the nature of the place, which makes the visit very pleasant, fluid, almost intimate.
There weren't many visitors that day. Perhaps because it was a weekday, or perhaps because the museum is somewhat hidden away in the narrow streets of the historic centre. But if there was one thing that disappointed me a little, it was the lack of signs in English. Most of the descriptions are in Arabic and French. For me, this wasn't a problem, but I imagined a foreign visitor, an English speaker, who would have great difficulty understanding the exhibits without a guide. It's a shame, really. The place deserves to be understood in all its nuances. So if you're going and don't speak French, I'd advise you to take an official guide, or at least do some research before the visit. It's well worth the diversions, but you lose some of the richness of the place if you can't read the explanations.
This last visit was like a poetic exclamation point to my stay in Marrakech. It wasn't the most spectacular visit, nor the longest. But there was something profoundly human about it, a kind of direct connection with the artistic soul of Morocco. The kind of place you don't forget.
If you happen to be passing through the medina of Marrakech, I highly recommend that you go and discover this little hidden gem that is the Marrakech museum. Don't expect a traditional museum, this is a visual, sensory, almost meditative experience. And if you're lucky enough, like me, to go in the off-peak period, you'll be in for a rare treat. Thank you for reading ! I hope you enjoyed the photos I took. See you soon for a new visit, a new city...
See you soon!
I'm Redwan from Morocco ! I've always had a passion for travelling and discovery. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than exploring new places, whether historical, archaeological or in the heart of nature. Through my blogs, you can discover the hidden gems of Morocco, whether you want to admire the fascinating architecture of a historic site, delve into the legends surrounding an archaeological site, or simply marvel at the beauty of Moroccan nature!
I took all the photos with my own Redmi Note 11 smartphone, and edited them on canva !
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