Musée d'Art et de Culture de Marrakech (MACMA) review: our verdict
Old motorcycles amidst the paintings: this is the kind of surprise the MACMA, Musée d'Art et de Culture de Marrakech, has in store. This private museum was created in 2016 by art dealer Nabil El Mallouki at the end of Ghandouri Passage. The tour tells the story of life in Morocco through painting, both Moroccan and European, vintage prints of everyday life and selected pieces of craftsmanship, while two rooms host exhibitions that change frequently.
The works are well presented, the atmosphere is calm, the multilingual reception is attentive, and a drink awaits you if you wish to settle in. For a passing art lover in Guéliz, this is a pleasant stop. For those expecting a major museum, disappointment may be in store: everything fits on the ground floor, thirty minutes are enough to see it all, and the labels lack context regarding both the painters and the objects.
The catch: the ticket, 150 DH per person (checked in July 2026), heavy for a collection of this size. The good tip: push open the door of the Matisse Art Gallery, its neighbour, to add weight to the visit. The entrance is a bit hidden: aim for Rue de Yougoslavie.



