Kasbah Museum
Places to visit · Tanger
About this place
Housed in the Dar el-Makhzen, a sultans' palace built in the 17th century, the Kasbah Museum occupies a sumptuous residence in the heart of the fortified medina. Its rooms adorned with zelliges, cedar woodwork and painted ceilings house archaeological collections tracing Tangier's past, from the Neolithic to the Islamic era. The inner courtyard with marble columns, the Andalusian garden and the terraces offering a spectacular view over the strait add to the charm of the place.
One discovers Roman mosaics, Punic ceramics, Berber jewellery and Moroccan art objects that bear witness to the civilisations that have marked this crossroads city. The ethnographic rooms present traditional costumes and Rif crafts. Ideal for those wishing to understand Tangier's Mediterranean and African roots, this museum combines architectural heritage and cultural richness. An essential stop for grasping the plural soul of the white city.
Where it is
Pl. de la Kasbah, Tanger 90030, Maroc
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Fermé |
| Wednesday today | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 17:30 |
Its reputation elsewhere
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This museum is divided into 2 parts: a temporary exhibition and a historical part. Concerning the temporary exhibition, it is currently on "the lights of Africa", representation of light (electric, spiritual, solar, source of hope...) according to each country of Africa... It is magnificent!
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Ce musée est divisé en 2 parties : une exposition temporaire et une partie historique . Concernant l'exposition temporaire, elle est actuellement sur "les lumières d'Afrique", représentation de la lumière (électrique, spirituelle, solaire, source d'espoir...) selon chaque pays d'Afrique... Elle est magnifique !
The place isn't huge, but that's exactly what makes the visit pleasant and accessible. The Andalusian patio and the architecture are almost as worth the detour as the collections themselves. I appreciated the calm and authentic atmosphere of the place. It's a place full of charm, set in an old 17th century palace.
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L’endroit n’est pas immense, mais justement cela rend la visite agréable et accessible. Le patio andalou et l’architecture valent presque autant le détour que les collections elles-même. J'ai apprécié l’atmosphère calme et authentique du lieu.
Very beautiful place the setting is magnificent The modern art section even if expo dates from 2015 is worth it some offers are interesting and gives a view of artists from the continent The archaeological section is also very interesting in a magnificent setting Given the very low price not to be missed
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Très beau lieu le cadre est magnifique La partie art moderne même si expo date de 2015 vaut le coup certaines offres sont intéressantes et donne un regard d’artistes du continent La partie archéologique est également très intéressante dans un magnifique cadre Au vu du prix très bas à ne pas louper
Installed in the former sultan's palace, this museum is a marvel both historical and museographic. You move around in precious calm, far from the bustle of neighbouring alleys, through subtly restored rooms that reveal the multiple faces of the Mediterranean: crafts, traditions, commercial exchanges, everyday objects…
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Installé dans l’ancien palais du sultan, ce musée est une merveille à la fois historique et muséographique. On y circule dans un calme précieux, loin de l’agitation des ruelles voisines, au fil de pièces subtilement restaurées qui révèlent les multiples visages de la Méditerranée : artisanats, traditions, échanges…
A museum to see to know the history of the town. The kasbah is nice, shame that the person at reception didn't have a smile when we went through
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Un musée a voir pour connaître l'histoire de la ville. La kasbah est sympa, dommage que la personne a m accueil n'ait pas le sourire quand on est passé
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