MACMA

Overview

MACMA focuses on Orientalist paintings and contemporary Moroccan art, bridging the colonial gaze of 19th-century European painters with modern Moroccan artistic identity.

Highlights

• Orientalist collection: Works by Jacques Majorelle, Eugène Delacroix, and other European artists.
• Contemporary wing: Leading Moroccan artists including Mahi Binebine and Hassan Hajjaj.
• Architecture: A beautifully restored riad with courtyard gardens.

History

Opened in 2016 to preserve Orientalist works alongside contemporary Moroccan art.

Visitor Tips

• Quiet visit: Rarely crowded, a contemplative contrast to the medina.
• Entrance fee: 40 MAD (~€4).
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.