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The '''Museum of Marrakech''' is a historic [[palace]] and [[museum]] located in the old center of [[Marrakesh]], [[Morocco]]. In addition to its notable [[Moroccan architecture|architecture]], the museum's collection showcases various historic [[Work of art|art objects]] and [[contemporary art]] from Morocco.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite book|last=|first=|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jYx4PSzWRngC&q=mus%C3%A9e+de+marrakech+rough+guide&pg=PA359|title=The Rough Guide to Morocco|publisher=Rough Guides|year=2010|isbn=9781848369771|edition=9th|location=|pages=359}}</ref>
The '''Museum of Marrakech''' is an [[art museum]] located in the old center of [[Marrakesh]], [[Morocco]].
 
== History ==
The museum is housed in the Dar Mnebhi Palace, constructed at the endbeginning of the 19th20th century by [[ Mehdi Menebhi|Mehdi al-Mnebhi]].<ref Thename=":0">{{Cite book|last=Wilbaux|first=Quentin|title=La médina de Marrakech: Formation des espaces urbains d'une ancienne capitale du Maroc|publisher=L'Harmattan|year=2001|isbn=2747523888|location=Paris|pages=290–291}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=|first=|date=March 2019|title=Le quartier ibn Yūsuf|url=https://www.academia.edu/39197821|journal=Bulletin du patrimoine de Marrakech et de sa région|volume=|pages=|via=}}</ref> Al-Mnebhi was a ''[[qaid]]'' of the Mnabha tribe and the [[vizier]] (minister) of war under Sultan [[Abdelaziz of Morocco|Moulay Abdelaziz]], from 1900 to 1908, replacing [[Ba Ahmed|Ba Ahmad]] as the sultan's favourite.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite book|title=Lonely Planet Morocco|publisher=Lonely Planet|year=2017|edition=12th}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> Al-Mnebhi also had other residences such as the [[Mnebhi Palace]] in [[Fez, Morocco|Fez]]. His Marrakesh palace was later seized by the family of Pasha [[Thami El Glaoui]], the autocratic ruler of southern Morocco under [[French Protectorate in Morocco|French rule]], while Mnebhi was out of the country and serving as ambassador in [[London]]. After Morocco regained its independence (1956), the palace was seized by the state and in 1965 it was converted to a girls' school. After a period of neglect, the palace was carefully renovated by the Omar Benjelloun Foundation and converted into a museum in 1997.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Musée de Marrakech {{!}} Marrakesh, Morocco Attractions|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco/marrakesh/attractions/musee-de-marrakech/a/poi-sig/1075400/1316370|access-date=2020-06-05|website=Lonely Planet|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" />
 
== Architecture ==
The palace is an example of late 19th-century and early 20th-century [[Moroccan architecture]], one of many such palaces built by wealthy elites during this period.<ref name=":0" /> The palace consists of a large central courtyard, which was originally an open [[Riad (architecture)|riad]] garden planted with trees,<ref name=":0" /> but today is fully paved and roofed over. The courtyard is centered around several fountains and surrounded by roofed galleries and wall fountains, all decorated with colorful ''[[zellij]]'' [[tile]]work and painted and carved [[Cedrus atlantica|cedar]] wood. The courtyard today also contains a huge, central [[chandelier]] made up of brass pieces cut into ornate geometric and [[arabesque]] motifs. Various rooms branch off the courtyard, including chambers with more ornate wood and [[stucco]] decoration. The palace also had roof terraces with a ''menzeh'' (pavilion) that provided it with views over the rest of the city. It was also equipped with multiple facilities typical of large palaces, such as kitchens and a [[Turkish bath|hammam]] (bathhouse) – the latter being distinguished by its characteristic domed and vaulted chambers.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><gallery>
[[File:MarrakechMarrakesh museum DSCF9109.jpg|left|thumb|TheEntrance courtyard of the palace]]museum
The house itself represents an example of classical [[Moorish architecture]], with fountains in the central courtyard, traditional seating areas, a ''[[Hammam (bath)|hammam]]'' and intricate [[tile]]work and carvings. The museum's large atrium was originally a courtyard, and is now covered in glass and fabric. It contains a huge, centrally draped [[chandelier]]-like ceiling piece consisting of metal plates decorated with fine geometric and [[Epigraphy|epigraphic]] cuttings. Several features of the original courtyard, including the floor-set basins and mosaics have been retained.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}}
File:Marrakech Museum 2017-10-honeymoon-65 (38005845164).jpg|The main interior courtyard of the palace/museum
File:2016-01-07 11-17-02 ILCE-6000 DSC01867 (46515611131).jpg|Ornate wall fountain in the main courtyard, with painted wood and ''[[zellij]]'' decoration
File:Marrakesh museum DSCF9240.jpg|Brass chandelier over the middle of the courtyard
File:Marrakesh museum DSCF9175.jpg|One of the chambers and exhibition rooms off the courtyard, with painted wood ceiling and stucco and ''zellij'' wall decoration
File:Marrakesh museum DSCF9251.jpg|Domed ceiling in the [[Turkish bath|hammam]] section of the palace
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== Museum collection ==
The museum holds a diverse collection of traditional art objects from different regions of Morocco and different parts of its population, such as, weapons, carpets, costumes, [[pottery]] from Fez, [[Berbers|Berber]] jewellery, [[Moroccan Jews|Jewish]] liturgical objects, and more. The museum also holds exhibits of contemporary art and other themes in its kitchen and hammam sections, and sometimes hosts cultural events such as theatre and concerts.<ref>''Historique – Expositions – Plan du musée'' (information plaque posted near entrance of the museum). Consulted December 2014.</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Marrakech Museum - Opening Hours, Price and Location in Marrakech|url=https://www.introducingmarrakech.com/marrakech-museum|access-date=2021-01-25|website=www.introducingmarrakech.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Guide {{!}} Marrakech : Le musée de marrakech|url=http://www.espace-maroc.com/guide/decouvrir/2-71-le-musee-de-marrakech.html|access-date=2021-01-25|website=www.espace-maroc.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=|first=|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gtLHDwAAQBAJ&q=mus%C3%A9e+de+marrakech+routard&pg=PA132|title=Guide du Routard: Marrakech – Montagnes du Haut Atlas et Essaouira|publisher=Hachette Tourisme|year=2020|isbn=9782017868958|location=|pages=132}}</ref><gallery>
The museum holds exhibits of both modern and traditional Moroccan art together with fine examples of historical books, coins and pottery of [[Berbers|Berber]], [[Moroccan Jews|Moroccan Jewish]] and Islamic cultures.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}}
File:Marrakesh museum DSCF9116.jpg|19th-century saddle on display in the museum (and historic rifle in the background)
File:Museo de Marrakech, muestras 04.JPG|A 19th-century ''kummiya'' ([[dagger]])
File:Marrakesh museum DSCF9355.jpg|[[Berbers|Berber]] jewellery (20th century)
File:Marrakesh museum DSCF9160.jpg|Jewish liturgical objects on display
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== See also ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293734-d318043-Reviews-Museum_of_Marrakech-Marrakech.html TripAdvisor information]
* [http://www.virtourist.com/africa/morocco/marrakech/35.htm Virtourist.com information]
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