Moroccan Culinary Art Museum (MCAM)
About This Museum
Tucked away in a quiet alley of the old medina, the Moroccan Culinary Art Museum feels more like a beautifully preserved home than a formal institution. It tells the story of our grandmothers' kitchens, where recipes were passed down not in books, but through hands kneading dough and grinding spices. You can almost smell the ghost of saffron and orange blossom lingering in the air. It's a quiet, intimate space that honors the true heart of Moroccan culture: its food.
Collection Highlights
Look for the stunning display of traditional Fes pottery, all deep blues and intricate patterns, made for serving grand meals. There's also a fascinating collection of ornate brass tea pots and engraved sugar hammers, speaking to our sacred tea ceremony. Don't miss the vintage spice scales and handwritten recipe cards that feel like discovered family treasures.
Visitor Information
You'll find it on Riad Zitoun el Jdid; it's easy to miss the doorway, so keep an eye out. They sometimes run cooking classes in the courtyard, which is a wonderful way to dive deeper.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a restored riad, it boasts a peaceful central courtyard with a small fountain, classic carved cedarwood ceilings, and walls of warm, peach-colored tadelakt plaster.
Contact & Location
Address: Marrakech ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵯⵛ مراكش, Pachalik de Marrakech, Préfecture de Marrakech عمالة مراكش, Marrakech-Safi ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵛ-ⴰⵙⴼⵉ مراكش-أسفي, Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ المغرب
Phone: +212 5244-27177
Website: Visit Website
