Discover La Maison Culturelle du Tapis: Marrakech’s Newest Tribute to Berber Art, Heritage, and Womanhood

A short stroll from our boutique Riads in the heart of Laksour, Marrakech now welcomes a remarkable new cultural address: La Maison Culturelle du Tapis. Thoughtfully designed as both a museum and a celebration of Morocco’s rich weaving traditions, this newly built riad pays homage to the artistry, stories, and memories woven into every Berber carpet.

Much more than an exhibition, it is a deeply immersive experience—one that reveals the Moroccan carpet as a living language, an heirloom passed from generation to generation, and a true work of art.

An Immersive Journey Through Morocco’s Weaving Regions

Guests are invited on a 45-minute guided path through a refined, museum-style layout. Each room highlights a distinct region known for its weaving heritage:

• High Atlas

• Middle Atlas

• Rabat

• Haouz

Every carpet is introduced through rich storytelling and detailed historical context. The pieces come from a private collection built over five decades, featuring works chosen for their rarity, symbolism, and craftsmanship. Some date as far back as the 1850s.

Visitors can admire:

• silk carpets

• pieces woven from black wool or goat hair

• square-format carpets

• bridal kilims incorporating silk, wool, and silver thread

• and even the rare carpets traditionally woven by men.

The journey concludes with two exceptional spaces: a Modern Room and the Masterpiece Room, home to extraordinary collectors’ items.

Complementing the display are traditional objects—babouches, cushions, saddle bags, antique weaving tools—and a selection of rare books dedicated to Moroccan carpets.

A Family Legacy Honouring Berber Women

Behind this project stands Nasser Ksikes, the fourth generation of a family of merchants and collectors devoted to Moroccan craftsmanship.

“After studying abroad, I returned to Morocco to carry on my family’s work. With this museum, I wanted above all to honour the memory of the weavers—the women who encoded their stories, joys, and struggles into each thread,”

— Nasser Ksikes

As the Berber saying goes:

“A carpet is an open book where a woman writes, with wool and time, the soul of a country.”

A Window Into the Past

A projection room showcases a rare French documentary from the 1940s, offering a beautiful historical layer to the experience. On the walls, visitors will find original lithographs by Jean Besancenot, the renowned ethnographer and artist behind “Costumes du Maroc”. These works portray the diverse clothing traditions of Berber, Arab, and Jewish communities—providing rich cultural context to the weaving traditions explored throughout the museum.

A Living Cultural Space

This new address invites guests not only to observe but also to create and connect.

Weaving Workshops

Two-hour immersive sessions allow visitors to try traditional weaving techniques and create their own miniature carpet—a perfect, meaningful keepsake.

Artisanal Boutique

A refined collection of Berber-inspired pieces, including:

• cushions made from fragments of antique carpets

• stoneware glasses and decorative boxes

• paintings of traditional women weavers

Panoramic Rooftop Terrace

End your visit with a moment of calm above the medina. The terrace offers a beautiful cityscape, best enjoyed with Moroccan tea, fresh juices, coffee, and homemade pastries.