Dar Souiri
About This Museum
People don't just stumble into Dar Souiri; they come seeking the soul of Essaouira, a quiet refuge from the bustling medina. It feels less like a formal museum and more like a cherished local secret, where the whitewashed walls and gentle light tell their own story. You'll find intimate galleries filled with black-and-white photography that captures the city's bohemian past, alongside contemporary art that speaks to its vibrant present. The real magic is in the atmosphere—a place that invites you to slow down, breathe in the sea air from the courtyard, and simply be.
Collection Highlights
The poignant black-and-white portraits by artists who were drawn to Essaouira's light, rotating exhibitions from local painters that add a splash of modern color, and historical maps tracing the city's unique coastal heritage.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find on Avenue du Caire—look for the distinctive traditional architecture. There's no heavy admission fee or rigid schedule, so you can pop in casually as part of a stroll through this historic part of town.
Architecture & Building
A beautifully preserved example of a traditional Moroccan house (riad) with characteristic thick, whitewashed walls, a serene central courtyard, and ornate blue wooden doors and windows that frame glimpses of the sky.
Contact & Location
Address: Dar Souiri, 10, Avenue du Caire, Medina المدينة, La Kasbah القصبة, Essaouira الصويرة, Pachalik d'Essaouira باشوية الصويرة, Province d'Essaouira ⵍⵉⵇⵍⵉⵎ ⵏ ⵚⵡⵉⵔⴰ إقليم الصويرة, Marrakech-Safi ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵛ-ⴰⵙⴼⵉ مراكش-أسفي, 44000, Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ المغرب
Phone: +212 5244-75268
Website: Visit Website
