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26 January 2017
Very interesting museum that puts Marrakech's historical role as a trading hub in a wider perspective. If you ever wondered what awaits on the far side of the desert you will enjoy this place. Basically you are being invited on a journey from Marrakech to Timbuktu and back again. Through 10 "caravan stops" you will visit Morroco, Algeria, Chad, Niger and Mali plus all the exotic peoples and tribes along the route.
Only minus is that the staff don't seem to want to open he place in the morning ( I arrived first time at 9:30 and it was still closed even though the sign said it would be open at 9). Furthermore I needed to turn on the lights myself for each room and some of the switches were quite hard to find. Contrary to other comments here all signs have been translated to English and you will furthermore be equipped with a guide book when you enter which explains almost all objects in the museum.response / report this review -
09 January 2017
Okey museum but not very interesting. Signs for explanations are in French and Arabic only, so don't expect a long visit if you cannot read this languages.
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24 October 2015
Tiskiwin Museum has concentrated the last years on artefacts and objects used by the Berber speaking people originating from the Sahara. Known commonly as Berbers in the north, Touaregs in the south, they define themselves Imazighan (s. Amazigh).
The permanent exhibition stages an imaginary journey along the ancient Saharan crossroads linking North Africa with the Sahel.
The visitor meets divers populations on the way, at weekly markets, festivals, wedding parties, where each individual is careful to show the best of him or herself.response / report this review
