Arts & museumsEditorial pick · go independently
Modern Moroccan art at the Mohammed VI Museum in Rabat
The first major museum built in Morocco since independence, devoted to modern and contemporary art, with changing exhibitions.
- Best timeAny time of year; a good plan for the hottest hours of the day.
- How it worksGo independently: nothing to book through MoroccanPlans.
Why go
Opened in 2014 in central Rabat, the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art was the first major museum to open in Morocco since independence in 1956. It presents modern and contemporary art through temporary exhibitions and works from the national collection.
It is an easy way to see how Moroccan artists have worked with abstraction, signs, materials and memory over the last century, and a good counterpoint to the historic monuments of the capital.
What to expect
An indoor visit of one to two hours depending on the exhibitions on show. Programmes change several times a year.
Our advice
- Check what is on before you go: the museum is run by the Fondation Nationale des Musées, which announces its exhibitions.
- We did not find current official hours or prices online; confirm them before visiting.
- It is a good choice for a hot afternoon or a rainy day.
Advice from our editors, not official rules: check opening times and conditions locally.
Where it is
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Sources
The facts on this page were checked on 25 October 2026 against reputable sources, but not all against an official one: confirm practical details before you go.
- Musée Mohammed VI d’Art Moderne et Contemporain — Archnet (Aga Khan Documentation Center, MIT Libraries) · checked 25 Oct 2026
Descriptions are our own words. Opening hours, prices and access can change: the official website is the reference.
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