The Museum of Berber Photo: Museum of Berber

The Museum of Berber (Amazigh) is one of the cultural attractions of Agadir. It is located in the heart of the coastal town, in a small two-storey building on the street Passage Aït Souss between Boulevard Hassan II and Avenue Mohammed V. here is a collection of Berber objects XVIII - XIX centuries In 50 m from the Museum is the city beach.

The Berbers, who identified himself as amazgame, which means "free men" were the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa. Their culture and language were not only African, but also to the Mediterranean influence. The history, myths and legends of the Amazigh traced for over 9 thousand years.

Grand opening of the Museum of Amazigh heritage was held in February 2000, And all this thanks to the initiative of the French volunteers and the city government, which is trying all sorts of ways to preserve the culture of the Berbers.

The Berber Museum in Agadir consists of three halls. In the first room houses the collection, which includes materials and products of local manufacture. Here visitors have the opportunity to see the carpets, a variety of clay products: kitchen utensils, building materials and much more. The second hall is devoted to subjects that demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Berbers. This room contains weapons, traditional clothing, musical instruments, protective talismans, ancient manuscripts and other handicraft products, collected from all over the southern part of the state. The third hall will especially appeal to fans of skilled products, since it is entirely devoted to amazing precious and semi-precious jewelry, of which there are about 200 units - it's a beautiful bracelets, elegant brooches, stunning earrings and chains. The main decoration of the hall, which also is the symbol of the Museum is the luxurious necklace Weight.

On the first floor of the Museum of Berbers, in the small gallery you can see pictures drawn by local artists. They depict mainly men and women Amazigh in traditional attire.

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