Dar El Bacha Museum — Attraction in Marrakesh Prefecture

Dar El Bacha – Musée des Confluences, located in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina, is a beautifully restored palace that offers visitors a rich blend of Moroccan history, art, and architecture. Originally built in the early 20th century as the residence of Thami El Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakech, the museum now serves as a cultural hub showcasing Morocco’s diverse heritage.

Highlights:

• Architecture: The palace features exquisite Andalusian-style architecture, with intricate zellige tilework, carved cedarwood doors, and a serene courtyard garden adorned with citrus trees. Visitors often praise the stunning mosaics and the tranquil ambiance of the inner courtyard.  • Exhibits: The museum hosts a variety of exhibits, including Islamic art, Moroccan craftsmanship, and artifacts from different cultures, reflecting the confluence of civilizations that have influenced Morocco. The collection is meticulously curated, offering insights into the country’s rich cultural tapestry.  • Bacha Coffee Room: Within the museum, the Bacha Coffee Room offers an extensive selection of over 200 types of 100% Arabica coffee from around the world. The café is renowned for its elegant setting and exceptional coffee experience. However, due to its popularity, there is often a waiting list, and reservations are recommended. 

Visitor Information:

• Opening Hours: The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday through Monday. It is closed on Tuesdays.  • Admission Fees: The entrance fee is 60 Moroccan Dirhams (MAD) for foreign visitors and 30 MAD for Moroccan nationals. Children and students enjoy free entry. On Fridays, admission is free for Moroccan nationals and foreign residents in Morocco. 

Visitor Tips:

• Guided Tours: For a more comprehensive understanding of the exhibits and the palace’s history, guided tours are available by appointment.  • Café Reservations: If planning to visit the Bacha Coffee Room, it’s advisable to make a reservation in advance to avoid long waiting times. 

Overall, Dar El Bacha – Musée des Confluences offers a serene and enriching experience, making it a must-visit destination for those interested in Moroccan culture...

Extremely confusing so gonna try and help people who plan on attending To start off we were visiting only to go to the bacha coffee shop (which is situated inside the museum) When we arrived there was a queue with a sign for the bacha coffee house. We queued for 30 mins ISH to get to the front reception (as you arrive at the front of the queue you find a very low placed sign so not visible til you get to the front of the queue). Here you are told you need to pay £1 to be allowed to join a second queue inside the museum for the coffee shop and that queue will be another 2 hours. Or you have the option to pay £5ish to walk the museum and be allowed to then queue in the coffee shop afterwards. When you go to the 2nd queue for the coffee shop you get a buzzer which you're informed you can't leave the museum with so you're stuck at the side of the museum for 2 hours til your buzzer goes. My girlfriend spotted a lemon tree next to the queue so tried to take a photograph but security ushered her away from the lemon tree as that was part of the museum? 😂 It is chaos. The coffee place is nice. Not worth 3 hours of waiting but we had been to the one in Singapore and really wanted to experience one you can sit in. Also you walk through the length of the museum to get to the coffee shop so we saw the museum without paying. Seems...

This is one of my favourites in Marrakech! Outside, on the street you never imagine what is inside. A former Residence of a Pasha, a collector and lover of art and artisans and the richness of Moroccan culture and heritage: works in wood, silver, sculptures, the work and bauty of the ceilings, the azulejos on the walls and floors, and tailes, ... its a magnific example of a Riad, a house that has a middle garden, fountain, trees and plants (so so beautiful) and around that garden, we have like 6 rooms (sometimes more). Inside this palace we have the famous amazing Bacha Coffee shop and salon. It s like a Wes Anderson movie: the colours, the beauty , the kindness of serice and the people that work there. It s just amazing, this experience: Coffees from all over the world, sandwiches, sweets and tartes and cakes, so so good, you "will die for". I love it!! Have a seat, choose a coffee from Brasil, Jamaica, Mexico, Thailand, Cabo Verde, have a cake or something sweet or maybe a tea too... and relax. Time stands still here and you have time to enjoy every sip!...