Located in a 19th century palace, the Musée Dar Si Said is regarded as one of Morocco's most eloquent tributes to the skills of its master craftsmen. Surrounding a splendid courtyard filled with shady cypress trees, flowers, a fountain and gazebo, the museum's exhibition rooms are filled with a wealth of items showcasing some of the finest examples of Morocco's rich arts and crafts heritage.
Treasures to be discovered Some of the most noteworthy items to be admired at the Musée Dar Si Said include a chest, dating from around 1000 AD, heavy silver Berber headdresses and striking High Atlas carpets in innumerable shades of purple. Other items include jewellery, wedding costumes, pottery, leather articles and rugs. Throughout the museum visitors can see extraordinary mosaics, stucco artefacts and beautifully carved cedar doors embellished with elaborate talismans believed to ward off the evil eye.