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Oudaïa Museum

museum, Morocco
Also known as: Museum of Moroccan Art

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The Oudaïa Museum, also known as the Museum of Moroccan Art, is located near Rabat's Oudaïa Casbah in Morocco. Originally a private residence built in the 17th century, it was established as a museum in 1915. The museum houses collections of premodern Moroccan arts and crafts, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region. Morocco itself has a diverse cultural history, influenced by Amazigh, Arab, Jewish, and French traditions, making its museums important repositories of this blended heritage.12

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