Berber ecomuseum of Ourika Valley, Ethnographic museum in Tafza village, Ourika Valley, Morocco
The Berber ecomuseum of Ourika Valley is a three-story mud-brick building in Tafza displaying collections of Berber artifacts, traditional clothing, and household objects from daily life. The structure itself demonstrates local building techniques with materials and methods adapted to mountain conditions.
The museum was established in April 2009 to preserve the heritage of local Amazigh communities through collections of ancestral tools and historical photographs. It documents both the past and present of these communities through material objects and records.
The exhibitions display regional craftsmanship techniques such as pottery, weaving, and jewelry making that continue to be practiced in the community today. Visitors can observe how these skills remain woven into daily life here.
The museum is located about four kilometers past Tnine village along the Ourika Valley and offers guided tours and workshops on traditional Berber practices throughout the year. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore both the indoor displays and the surrounding area.
The building itself follows traditional ksar architecture, a construction style adapted over centuries to harsh mountain climates. This approach shows how local communities engineered solutions to their environment through smart building design.
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