Museums
in
Morocco
Inhabited since prehistoric times,
with a culture that goes back
thirty centuries, at the cross-roads of Roman, Berber and
Arab civilisations,
Morocco is rich in museums overflowing with treasures.
These magical places are entirely devoted to admiration.
The touch of a master transforms the
humblest objects into masterpieces. Carpets, pottery,
garments or arms, here everyhting is a work of art. As the
representation of humans or animals is contrary to the
teachings of Islam, artists have channelled all their
creative effort into producing infinite variations of
abstract, geometric
or stylised motifs. Moroccan museums are very often
monuments in their own right. Even empty, they would be well
worth a visit. For the shimmering quality of the colours,
the richness of materials and the subtleties of form, a
visit to the museums of Morocco is not merely an
introduction to part of humanity's heritage; it is in fact
an opportunity to experience a total enchantment of the
spirit and the senses...