Bayt Dakira

A treasure inside the small street of Essaouira. We had the chance to meet the directrice who had been so lovely to show us the place and give us a little of her knowledge. If you are Moroccan/ tourist and curious about the richness/diversity of the country. That's a good place to visit

Bayt Dakira or the House of Memory is a Jewish museum from the 18th century located in the Jewish quarter "Mellah" of Essaouira's old medina in Morocco. The museum seeks also to show the coexistence between Muslims and Jews in the city. Visitors are greeted by the expression "Shalom Aleykoum, Salam Lekoulam" which is a mix of Arabic and Hebrew to illustrate the friendship between Jews and Muslims.[

Good museum to learn local Jews history. Recommended! Free of charge.

Beautifully unkept museum where you can learn the local history of Jewish presence in Essaouira. A testimonial to the openness and diversity of cultures living harmoniously in this area of the world.

Very well kept museum about the history of the Jewish community in the area. A beautiful building filled with lots of photos, information and some videos. On the second floor there's also a library and wifi is available. The door is closed so you have to wait for the security guard to let you in/out. The informational signs don't include English translations but I just used the photo feature of Google translator.

A valuable historical resource on the role the Jewish community played in Morocco. The story of their contributions to the country and the impact is a timely reminder of the role Jews played in the region. The museum is well kept and impressive.

A very quiet place to spend your last day. The interior design is rich and the collections were great pieces of the Jewish community. It would be more helpful if there are English translations as well. I hope there will be more support to these projects of reviving the jewish culture in Morocco. Also, entrance fee is free!

A great way to learn the history of Essaouira. Information well presented and in Arabic and French. It would be great if it was in English also or if audio translation could be provided.