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Marrakesh Museums
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THE TREASURES OF THE DAR SI SAÏD MUSEUM:
Jewelry in finely worked silver, oil lamps in Taroudannt stone, embroidered leather, rustic pottery, marble, magnificent pots, chests, Berber jewelry: it is like walking through a dream. Especially the favorite's bedroom with its exceptionally beautiful collection of carpets.
The first floor salon impresses with its Hispano-Moorish decoration and elegant furniture in cedar wood. It is such an accurate reproduction that, at any moment, you half expect to see a bride in her ceremonial dress return to the armchair and show herself off to all the admiring guests. The other rooms are filled with an abundance of carpets. Stop a moment to examine those coming from the Sahara region,
characterized by the use of leather, and large, simple mats evoking the dry beauty of the semi-desert. A Remarkable collection of door and window frames is to be found around the courtyard, all encrusted with the most delicate and refined ornamentation. And in the streets outside you will soon understand that the town and its inhabitants know how to keep the traditions of their culture alive.
MAJORELLE MUSEUM:
Situated in the former studio of the French painter, Jacques Majorelle, the museum houses a collection of Islamic art. The wonderful garden is alive with the sound of birds, its incredible cacti standing out in sharp contrast against the blue facade of the villa.
BERT FLINT MUSEUM:
Displayed in the municipal theater, this collection of costumes, jewelry, arms, musical instruments, carpets and furniture was assembled by Bert Flint, a Dutch art historian.
It is a charming little museum of art and popular traditions from the Souss valley and the Saharan region. It should be noted that another section of the museum is situated in Agadir.
