National Museum of Ceramics, Ceramics museum in Safi, Morocco.
The National Museum of Ceramics in Safi houses pottery, decorative tiles, and painted vessels created by local artisans. The collection spans from ancient works to contemporary artistic pieces, showing how these craftwork techniques have developed over time.
The museum was established in 1990 at the Kasbah Dar Sultan and relocated in 2014 to its current building within the historic Kechla citadel. That fortress was built in the 16th century by Portuguese settlers and now houses the exhibition spaces.
Each exhibition section presents artifacts from archaeological excavations, documenting the evolution of ceramic craftsmanship from the Neolithic period to present day.
The museum is located at the edge of the medina and is easy to reach, with galleries spread across several levels. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since some passages and staircases are narrow and steep.
Some of the ceramic pieces on display come from archaeological digs in the region and reveal craftwork traditions across different periods. Visitors can see how local artists today still use similar techniques to those their ancestors practiced centuries ago.
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