Mouassine Museum, Art museum in Mouassine district, Marrakesh, Morocco.
The Mouassine Museum occupies a restored 16th-century house with intricate wooden ceilings and traditional stucco decorations throughout its rooms. The building showcases period craftsmanship and now serves as a venue for concerts and cultural events.
The house was commissioned in the 1560s under Sultan Moulay Abdallah al-Ghalib as a noble residence. It remained a family home for centuries before becoming a cultural center in the early 21st century.
The museum functions as a space for Moroccan music performances, where visitors experience different musical traditions within historical rooms. These concerts bring the house to life as a place where locals and travelers gather to listen together.
The rooms are accessible on most days and offer a good view of the historical architecture. It is best to visit during evening concerts when the space comes alive with music and people.
Restoration work revealed original wall decorations in green and apricot tones that had been hidden under plaster for centuries. These colored patterns with Arabic script are among the oldest still visible elements in the house.
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