Visiting Morocco's Diverse Art Galleries
Feast your eyes on stunning masterpieces by many local and international artists at the art galleries listed below.
The eclectic pulse and electrifying atmosphere that can be enjoyed throughout Morocco is often captured in the brilliant colors and bold designs that are visible in every city. The diverseness of the landscape and the intensity of the culture often seem somewhat captivated by the many forms of artwork that are so often seen and sometimes sold in galleries and on the streets in the various towns of this historical country.
When traversing the country, you may find yourself eyeing the deliciously rich, carved furniture. Or you might find you fancy the strong, geometric designs and amazing colors that are woven into the thick, intrinsically beautiful carpets available in so many shops and markets. Perhaps you would enjoy amazingly ornate ceramics with their intricate designs or captivating mosaics. You may prefer more conventional forms of art, such as sculpture, painting and calligraphy. All of these items can be found while winding through the bustling streets of the various towns and cities of Morocco.
Really, if you have the opportunity to visit this resplendent country, your trip would be incomplete without a little memento of some sort. The following is a list of art galleries to help you in this pursuit.
Afalkay Art Gallery:
Focusing on items crafted from unique wood of the coniferous tree, known as ‘thuya’, which is found only at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, this gallery offers a wide variety of beautifully carved items such as jewelry boxes and small sculptures.
Located at 9 Place Prince Moulay el Hassan, Essaouira
Telephone: 044 47 60 89
Espace Othello Gallery:
This gallery features the works of the up-and-coming artists of Morocco. Visitors will find a variety of paintings in different mediums, as well as sculptures.
Located at 9 Rue Mohammed Lavachi, Essaouira
Galerie d’Art Frederic Damgaard:
Displaying primarily paintings and sculptures by local artists, including the owner, this spacious gallery is a tribute to the talent and imagination of the artists it represents.
Located on Av Oqba Ibn Nafia, Essaouira
Telephone: 044 78 44 46
Lawrence-Arnott Art Gallery:
The owners of this gallery, John Lawrence and Philip Arnott, have been representing and promoting fine Moroccan art since 1975. Visitors to the gallery are assured of seeing, and having the option to buy, the works of some of Morocco’s finest artists.
Located at 68 Rue Omar Ibn Alhas, Tangier
The Qoubba Art Gallery:
This bright and spacious gallery features a permanent exhibition of local and international artists while highlighting various artists at temporary exhibitions which change all the time, keeping the content of the gallery fresh.
Located at 91 Souk Talaa, Marrakech
Telephone: (212) 044 42 71 32
Matisse Art Gallery:
Named in honor of renowned French artist Henri Matisse, this charming gallery features his works as well as those of talented Moroccan artists. The gallery works in conjunction with other Matisse Art Galleries around the world in order to bring in art from other parts of the world, as well as to promote Moroccan art in other countries.
Located at 43 Passage Ghandouri, Nouvelle Ville, Marrakech
Telephone: (024) 448326
Marrakech
The Marrakesh Art Gallery
Address: 60/5, Bd. EL Mansour Eddahbi
Tel: 00 212 44 439341
Tangier
Galerie Delacroix
Open: Tues - Sun 11:00 - 13:00 & 16:00 - 20:00
Address: 86 Rue de la Liberte
Art Type: contemporary artists
Volubilis Art Gallery
Open: Tues - Sun 10:30 - 13:00 & 15:30 - 19:00
Address: 6 Sidi Boukouja (in the Kasbah)
Art Type: local artists
Essaouira
Atelier Hassan el Kass
Address: 58 Rue Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah
Art Type: calligraphy and pseudo-calligraphy on parchment by shop owner/artist
La Petite Galarie
Address: 26 Rue du Rif
Art Type: small collection of paintings by local artsist
User Comments & Reviews
2009-11-05 10:08:31
If you are looking for more information about the Galerie Frederic Damgaard you can visit their website at http://www.galeriedamgaard.com/
2009-11-04 00:20:44
hello!!! I am an artist would like to exibit and sell my painting ,oil ;Desert man . Could you help me the net address of the gallery so I could download it. The painting is very nice, reflects the spirit of the nomads....
2009-10-29 09:16:42
To Idris Sharif, We invite you to join theMorocco.com forums and post your enquiry there. Other forum members may be able to assist you. Regards, Morocco.com Team
2009-10-27 16:53:45
Sir/Madam, Sir/Madam, I am greatly interested in reviewing and possibly purchasing Moroccan art. I particularly interested in painting (oil, water colours, abstract, portraits, etc.). It seems most art galleries are located in Marrakesh, Tangiers, or Essaouira. Would you be so kind to inform if there are any art galleries in Rabat and Casablanca. In information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance. Sharif
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