Dar Si Said Museum

Overview

Dar Si Said (National Museum of Weaving and Carpets) occupies a 19th-century palace built by Si Said. The collection showcases Moroccan textiles, Berber jewellery, carved woodwork, and rural artefacts.

Highlights

• Carpet galleries: Hand-knotted Berber carpets from the High Atlas, Middle Atlas, and Sahara.
• Carved cedar door: A massive 10th-century door covered in geometric and floral carvings.
• Berber jewellery: Silver fibulae, amber necklaces, and enamel pieces.

History

Si Said built the palace in the 1870s. The French Protectorate converted it into a museum in 1932, one of the oldest in Morocco.

Visitor Tips

• Quiet alternative: Far fewer visitors than the Bahia Palace.
• Entrance fee: 30 MAD (~€3).
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.