Arts & Culture · Our pick in Marrakech
MACAAL
Contemporary African art
The independent, non-profit Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden, south-east of the city.
Our take
- Contemporary
- By taxi
- Address
- Al Maaden, Marrakech
- Website
- macaal.org
About MACAAL
MACAAL, the Musée d’Art Contemporain Africain Al Maaden, is an independent, non-profit museum at Al Maaden, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali. Its permanent exhibition “Seven Contours, One Collection” runs from 8 February 2026 to 8 January 2027, and a solo show by Daoud Aoulad-Syad until 29 November 2026 (its site).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with MACAAL before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from MACAAL are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Bahia Palace3.9 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Saadian Tombs4.1 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Ben Youssef Madrasa4.9 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Koutoubia5.1 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Menara gardens6.8 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Jardin Majorelle6.8 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Marrakech Menara Airport7.9 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 32 min
The station and the square
- Jemaa el-Fna4.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Marrakech station7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 30 min
Location
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