The museum Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah includes within its walls a broad overview of the cultural heritage of the region of Essaouira.

Around the patio, in an antique building full of history, the museum traces the evolution of the city through its history, its architecture, its traditions and its natural heritage.

Collections of ancient artefacts, weapons, jewellery, rugs ...  are presented to visitors. They illustrate the rich cultural heritage of Essaouira

Renowned for its cultural life, Essaouira lives up to its reputation and has many galleries to discover when walking around the city:

Frédéric Damgaard gallery : one of the best known of Essaouira, this gallery displays and sells works of local artists. Abstract, cubist or naive, the gallery brings together diverse and original paintings.

Espace  Othello : this  gallery, which is  located at the entrance to the medina, by Bab Sbaa, presents  eclectic, modern or "calligraphy" works. You can discover its subdued atmosphere and its original creations.

Bab Sbaa  Gallery : Abderahim Arabid -  his works are primarily calligraphy, an intriguing finesse. A very  unusual place.

Bastion Bab Marrakech : the newest gallery of Essaouira, it is situated in the stronghold of Bab Marrakech, an historic and architectural work of art alone. This huge venue hosts temporary exhibitions and puts forward some artists.

Many other exhibitions remain to be found wandering the alleyways of the medina. Maison du Sud, Association Tillal, Marea  d'arte …works, artists, styles to discover.

You will find  without a doubt your happiness, you will leave with something unique or you will be simply  amazed at the proliferation of local or national painters.

Its captivating lines have inspired many writers, have welcomed major movies. They represent the small pearl of the South outside the Kingdom.

At cinema, since the unforgettable "Othello" from Orson Welles, Essaouira opened  its doors to  various international  films such as "Kingdom of Heaven" and  "Alexander." Other less publicised productions, such as the Canadian film "C.R.A.Z.Y" or the French series" Land of Light "used  its  landscape to create a spectacular  scene...

Many artists have been inspired by the unique atmosphere of the city and have produced a rich literature. From childhood memories, to sketch-books to novels, Essaouira is displayed on shelves:

 "Little" Bibliography of the city (list not exhaustive) :

Les âmes de Mogador By Matthieu Chedid and Patrice Renson Essaouira de Bab en bab By Hammad Berrada Essaouira, cité heureuse By Edmond Amran El Maleh and Yves Korbendau Essaouira, histoire et création By Frédéric Damgaard Essaouira, l’ancienne Mogador By Abdelkader Mana, Youssef Amchir and Michel Delaborde Une cité sous les alizés, Mogador des origines à 1939 By Hamza Ben Driss Ottmani Le soldat qui venait de Mogador By Hamza Ben Driss Ottmani Essaouira, la belle endormie By Jean-Yves Grégoire and S. Mohamed

Essaouira, Mogador parfums d’enfance By K.Azoulay, E.Rosilio, R.Sibony. Les feux d’Essaouira By  Pierre Lecoz Essaouira, errances By Bruno Barbey and Morgan Sportès Regard sur Essaouira By George Lapassade Comment la mélancolie est arrivée à Mogador, ou, Le septième songe de Hassan By Alberto Ruy-Sánchez Les sables roses d’Essaouira By Jacques Perry Mogador, mon amour By Marcel Crespil Essaouira, perle du Maroc By Philippe Lorin Essaouira, perle de l’atlantique By Abdelkader Mana