Marvellous Moroccan museum

Marvellous Moroccan museum
For a sumptuous taste of culture while on holiday in Africa, a trip to the Marrakech Museum in Morocco is sure to prove a delight on the senses.

Located on Place Ben Youssef, the museum, which was founded by industrialist Omar Benjelloun, provides a wide variety of exhibits which are sure to attract both tourists and locals from numerous backgrounds.

Visitors will have the opportunity to take in jewellery displays, traditional weapons and archaeological artefacts, as well as various historical documents, calligraphy and contemporary art.

In addition, the museum also features an impressive library.

And with the attraction open every day of the week, taking the time to stop by the Marrakech Museum could be not be easier for those on a break in Morocco.

However, those on a break in Marrakech should not let their experience end solely with the museum.

Tourists could be well advised to visit the city's various traditional markets, or souks, featuring a variety of gifts, spices and leather goods.

Meanwhile, visitors can also relax in Marrakech's main square the Djemaa el Fna and take in performances from street entertainers.

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Back 06.09.2007.