Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum, Historical museum in Essaouira, Morocco.
The museum occupies a nineteenth-century mansion on Rue Laalouj, featuring traditional architectural elements and multiple exhibition rooms across two floors.
The institution bears the name of Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah, who established Essaouira in the eighteenth century as a strategic port city.
The collection includes regional artifacts such as traditional musical instruments, pottery pieces, historical photographs, and items representing local craftsmanship.
The museum opens daily with separate entrance fees for locals and international visitors, with French and Arabic descriptions accompanying the exhibits.
Among the notable items, visitors can examine a Phenician plate with red slip from the seventh century BCE discovered on Mogador island.
Location: Essaouira
GPS coordinates: 31.51388,-9.77145
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:41
The UNESCO-protected Medina of Essaouira displays 18th-century Moroccan architecture. The fortification walls with Portuguese cannons enclose traditional souks, synagogues, and mosques. The fishing port with blue and white boats and the 3-kilometer beach define the maritime cityscape. The palaces, religious sites, and museum preserve the region's cultural heritage.
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