Kaat Benahid in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
The Marrakech Museum Dar El Mnebhi
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. The Marrakech Museum Dar El Mnebhi Marker
متحف مراكش دار المنبهي
يحتل متحف مراكثر فضا. قصر المنبهي (2000 متر مربع) الموجود وية المدينة العتيقة وهو قصرتم تشيده خلال القرن التاسع عشر من قبل مهدي المنبهر وزير الدفاع في عهد السلطان مولاي عبد
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. The Marrakech Museum Dar El Mnebhi and Marker
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Le Musée de Marrakech Dar El Mnebhi
Le musée occupe l'ancien palais Mnebhi (2000 m2) situé au coeur du noyau historique de la médina. Cette belle demeure construite dans le style citadin marocain remonte à la du XIXème siècle Elle est l'oeuvre de Mehdi Mnebhi, ministre de la défense de saltan Moulay Abdelaziz (1908-1894) Après Tindependence en 1956, ce palais devint propriété de l'Etat et abrita la première école de filles de marrakech. Construit sur le Modèle de la maison à pèristyle, le palais se composait un putin à ciel ouvert entouré de quatre salons, d'une douiria (cuisines) et d'un hammam tous remarquables par leurs propertions et leurs décors.
The Marrakech Museum Dar El Mnebhi
The Mnebhi palace which accomodates the musée de marrakech is situated in the center of the ancient city. It was built in the late 19 century by Mehdi Mnebhi, who was Minister of war of the sultan Moulay Abdelaziz (1908 - 1894) in the pure Morrocan urban style of architecture. After the independence of the country, it became the property of the Moroccan state, and hosted the first school for girls in Marrakech the house was built around an open central hall with four rooms surrounding it. it also comprises a douria, the ancient kitchen and hammam (Moroccan bath). All of them remarkable for their proportions and decorations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 31° 37.896′ N, 7° 59.189′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Kaat Benahid. It is on Rue Azbezt north of Place Ben Youssef, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Place de La Kissariat Ben Youssef 48, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40000, Morocco. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, North Africa, The Maghreb, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, a French colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ben Youssef Square (a few steps from this marker); Ben Youssef Medersa (within shouting distance of this marker); Dar Bellarj (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Youssef Mosque (within shouting distance of this marker); The Almoravid Dome (within shouting distance of this marker); Minaret of Ben Youssef (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hammam Addahab (about 90 meters away); Zawiya Lahdar (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marrakesh.
Also see . . . Marrakesh Museum at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 2, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
