Bayt Dakira
بيت الذاكرة
A restored synagogue and house, once the Sidi Attias Synagogue, that preserves the memory of Jewish and Muslim coexistence in Essaouira.
Bayt Dakira, meaning 'House of Memory', opened in 2020. It was created by restoring a 19th-century Jewish family house and the Sidi Attias Synagogue. The exhibits include Jewish wedding garments, old photographs and everyday objects. They tell the story of a time when Jews made up nearly half of the city's population and lived alongside Muslims. The displays are refined and the museum is small, so a visit takes about 40 minutes. Admission is confirmed on site, and the museum is usually closed on Saturdays. It is located inside the medina and can be combined with a visit to the Mellah.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (closed Sat)
Nearby sights
- Thuya Woodworkers' Souk
- Skala de la Ville
- Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
- Medina of Essaouira
- Skala du Port
- Mellah of Essaouira
- Port Fish Grills & Fish Market
- Essaouira Port