Dar Jamai Museum

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The palace that houses the Dar Jamai Museum was built in 1882 by the Jama'i family. They also oversaw the building of the Jamai Palace in Fes. In 1912, the French colonists took control of their home and turned it into a military hospital, military court, and then a Museum of Indigenous Arts for local Moroccan art. The museum today displays a wide variety of local artwork, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries, with some objects dating back to the 17th century. Ceramics, jewelry, carved wood, and carpets show off the intricate work of Moroccan craftsmen and artists. The building is an excellent example of traditional Moroccan architecture with its carved stucco walls and elaborately decorated wooden doors. Dizzying zellij mosaics are found throughout the palace grounds on columns, walls, archways, and floors. Its large courtyard with citrus trees is typical of Spanish-Moorish homes in northern Africa. Please note there is an entrance fee of 30 dirham.