I stepped away from the busy markets to explore the art scene in Marrakech. The city holds several dedicated spaces for contemporary art and historical photography. I visited three specific locations inside and outside the Medina. I documented the exact ticket prices, opening hours, and travel routes for 2026. You need to plan your transport for the locations outside the old city walls.

MACAAL – Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden

I left the Medina to see contemporary African art. MACAAL sits inside the Al Maaden Golf Resort. This complex lies southeast of the city. The contrast feels sharp. You leave the dusty city center and arrive at manicured green lawns. There is no regular city shuttle to this location. You must rely on local taxis. I walked to the Koutoubia taxi rank. I showed the driver the museum address and phone number. We negotiated a flat rate before the car moved. The ride took 20 minutes. The museum grounds include a large outdoor sculpture park. I spent two hours walking among massive metal structures. The quiet environment gives you space to process the modern art.

Prices (2026)

• Adult ticket: 120 MAD
• African residents or nationals: 60 MAD (requires valid ID)
• Adult groups of more than 10 people: 110 MAD per person
• Students: Free entry (requires valid student ID)
• Children under 12: Free entry
• School groups: Prices available on request

Hours

• Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00
• Monday and Tuesday: Closed
• Ramadan hours: 10:00 to 16:00

Directions

Walk to the taxi rank near the Koutoubia Mosque. ALSA bus maps label this rank as “Jamaa El Fna – Koutoubia”. Take a yellow petit taxi. Tell the driver you want MACAAL in Al Maaden, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali. Show the driver the official phone number (+212 676 92 44 92). The trip costs 65 to 80 MAD each way depending on your negotiation skills and city traffic.

Le Comptoir des Mines Galerie

I walked west from the old city into Gueliz. The environment changes completely. Gueliz features wide paved roads and modern apartment blocks. Le Comptoir des Mines occupies a large colonial-era building on a street corner. The gallery displays modern Moroccan art. The exhibitions spread across multiple floors. I walked through the quiet rooms. The thick walls block the heavy traffic noise from Rue de Yougoslavie. The staff leave you alone to view the paintings and installations. You pay nothing to enter. It offers a rare, free cultural experience in the expensive new town.

Prices (2026)

• Free entry to all exhibitions

Hours

• Monday: 15:00 to 19:00
• Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00
• Sunday: Closed
• Ramadan hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 15:00. Last entry at 14:30.

Directions

The gallery sits at 62 Rue de Yougoslavie. This is the corner of Rue de la Liberté in Gueliz. You can walk here from Jemaa el-Fna in 20 minutes. Use Boulevard Al Yarmouk to leave the Medina. You can also take a petit taxi from the main square. The taxi ride covers 4.8 kilometers. The trip takes 6 to 10 minutes. A metered ride costs 55 to 70 MAD.

Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech

I navigated the crowded central souks to reach this museum. The building hides deep in the Kaat Ben Nahid quarter. I passed the Ben Youssef Madrasa. I followed small metal signs bolted to the brick walls. The entrance sits on a narrow residential street. The museum holds thousands of vintage Moroccan photographs. I looked at black and white images of the exact streets I had just walked. The historical context changes how you view the modern Medina. I climbed the steep stairs to the highest rooftop terrace. I ordered a glass of hot mint tea. The café does not publish exact prices online, but the tea costs only a few dirhams. I drank the tea and looked over the flat rooftops of the old city. Keep your museum ticket. It grants you free access to the Marrakech Music Museum.

Prices (2026)

• Adult ticket: 80 MAD
• Moroccan residents: 50 MAD
• Children under 15: Free entry
• The ticket includes entry to the Marrakech Music Museum

Hours

• Open daily from 09:30 to 19:00

Directions

The exact address is 46 Rue Ahl Fes, also known as Rue Bin Lafnadek. Start at Jemaa el-Fna. Walk north into the main souks. Follow the signs pointing to Ben Youssef or Medersa. The walk takes 10 to 15 minutes. Walk 200 meters past the Ben Youssef Madrasa. Head east into Rue Ahl Fes. Look for the clear entrance sign at number 46.