Art Galleries in Morocco

Art Galleries in Morocco

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 eying 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.

Marrakech

The Qoubba Art Gallery
Address: 91, Souk Talaa
Tel: (212) 044 42 71 32

The Qoubba Art Gallery
Address: 91, Souk Talaa
Tel: (212) 044 42 71 32

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

Lawrence Arnott Art Gallery
Open: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 12:30 & 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 12:30
Address: 68 Rue Omar Ibn Alhas (near Hotel Chellah)
Art Type: local 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

Espace Othello
Open: Daily 9:00 - 13:00 & 15:00 - 20:00
Address: 9 Rue Mohammed Layachi (behind the Hotel Sahara)
Art Type: paintings and sculptures by local artists

Galerie d'Art Frederic Damgaard
Open: Daily 10:00 - 13:00 & 15:00 - 19:00
Address: on Av Oqba Ibn Nafia
Art Type: painting and sculptures by local artists

La Petite Galarie
Address: 26 Rue du Rif
Art Type: small collection of paintings by local artsist

Afalkay Art
Address: 9 Place Prince Moulay el Hassan
Art Type: carved wooden items