Sbihi library, Private library in Salé, Morocco.
The Sbihi Library is a private collection in Salé holding books in Arabic and French, along with manuscripts and archives covering multiple subjects. The building at Place des Martyrs also houses a museum section with historical objects and documents about the city.
The library was founded in 1967 by Hajj Mohamed Sbihi and Hajj Abdellah Sbihi to provide knowledge resources to the community. Their vision later expanded to include a publishing house dedicated to works about the city's past.
The museum section displays navigation tools, maritime books, maps, and documents about Salé's connection to the sea and commerce. These items show how the city developed through its relationship with the ocean.
The library is located at Place des Martyrs and operates as a foundation open to students and researchers by arrangement. It helps to contact ahead of your visit to confirm access and plan your time there.
The foundation runs its own publishing house that focuses on books and materials about local history and development. This makes it an important source for understanding Salé's past.
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