Contemporary Art & Galleries

Palmeraie Museum

Palmeraie Museum

About

Founded by botanist and perfumer Abderrazzak Benchaâbane in a former 1940s farm, this 2-hectare private museum blends contemporary art with stunning gardens. Traditional rammed-earth buildings house works by over 50 contemporary Moroccan artists (goat-skin paintings, earth artwork, photography, and sculpture), set amidst rose gardens, an Andalusian courtyard, and a remarkable cactus collection.

Did You Know?

Founder Abderrazzak Benchaâbane is also the botanist who helped restore the famous Majorelle Garden alongside Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s.

Why Visit

  • Discover contemporary Moroccan art in a peaceful green setting
  • Admire the harmonious blend of modern art, traditional architecture, and botany
  • Enjoy a relaxing escape away from the busy city center

Must See

  • The unique goat-skin paintings by Souad Aâtabi
  • The water garden and expansive cactus collection
  • The exhibition rooms set inside historic agricultural buildings

Practical Tips

  • Take a mint tea break under the garden shaded pergolas
  • Pair your visit with the nearby Farid Belkahia Museum just a short distance away

Details

Hours

Daily 9am-5:30pm

Price

50 DH (free under 9)

Transport

Grand taxi or Bus 26 from Bab Doukkala (Atacadao stop) + 5 min walk

Duration

1h30

Note

A delightful countryside haven of peace on the outskirts of Marrakech.

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