Le Real Mogador - Centre d'art/ Résidence d'artistes
About This Museum
Le Real Mogador isn't your typical gallery; it's a living, breathing hub where art is created right before your eyes. Tucked away on a quiet street in Essaouira, this 19th-century riad seamlessly blends its role as an art center with an active artist residency. You're just as likely to see a finished painting on the wall as you are to catch a sculptor at work in the sun-drenched courtyard. It’s this dynamic energy, the sense of being behind the scenes, that makes a visit here so special.
Collection Highlights
The exhibitions are constantly rotating, featuring everything from bold contemporary canvases by the residents to intricate mixed-media pieces inspired by Moroccan light and landscape. Don't miss the small but captivating permanent collection of Gnaoua-inspired artworks, a nod to Essaouira's rich musical soul.
Visitor Information
Pop in anytime—entry is free, and the vibe is wonderfully informal. If you're lucky, you might even get to chat with one of the artists-in-residence over a cup of mint tea. It’s a perfect, peaceful escape from the medina's buzz.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully restored traditional riad, expect all the classic charms: whitewashed walls, ornate zellij tiling, and a central courtyard filled with the scent of orange blossoms.
Contact & Location
Address: Essaouira الصويرة, Pachalik d'Essaouira باشوية الصويرة, Province d'Essaouira ⵍⵉⵇⵍⵉⵎ ⵏ ⵚⵡⵉⵔⴰ إقليم الصويرة, Marrakech-Safi ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵛ-ⴰⵙⴼⵉ مراكش-أسفي, Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ المغرب
Phone: +212 627-229115
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