History & Heritage Museums

Tiskiwin Museum

Tiskiwin Museum

About

Housed in a beautiful early 20th-century Hispano-Moorish riad, this museum showcases the personal collection of Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint. It explores the cultural links along historical trade routes connecting Marrakech to Timbuktu, featuring Tuareg camel saddles, Middle Atlas carpets, jewelry, textiles, and traditional tools.

Did You Know?

The name 'Tiskiwin' refers to a traditional Berber dance from the High Atlas region.

Why Visit

  • Understand Marrakech as a historic crossroad between North & Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Explore rich Saharan and Berber crafts
  • Trace ancient trans-Saharan caravan routes

Must See

  • Authentic carved Tuareg camel saddles
  • Traditional Berber and Saharan adornments and jewelry
  • Handwoven Middle Atlas carpets

Practical Tips

  • Make sure to pick up the explanatory guidebook provided at the entrance
  • Allow around 1 hour for the full tour

Details

Hours

9am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-6pm (check reopening)

Price

30 DH (10 DH children)

Transport

Located in Riad Zitoun Jdid, near Bahia Palace.

Duration

1h

Note

Detailed printed guidebook available at entry.