
Bayt Dakira
Bayt Dakira
Essaouira, Morocco
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ chehab akram — a month ago
A treasure inside the small street of Essaouira. We had the chance to meet the directrice who had been so lovely to show us the place and give us a little of her knowledge. If you are Moroccan/ tourist and curious about the richness/diversity of the country. That's a good place to visit
**★★★★★ Jayson T. — 2 months ago
Good museum to learn local Jews history. Recommended! Free of charge.
**★★★★★ Mark Sulkin — 3 months ago
Bayt Dakira or the House of Memory is a Jewish museum from the 18th century located in the Jewish quarter "Mellah" of Essaouira's old medina in Morocco. The museum seeks also to show the coexistence between Muslims and Jews in the city. Visitors are greeted by the expression "Shalom Aleykoum, Salam Lekoulam" which is a mix of Arabic and Hebrew to illustrate the friendship between Jews and Muslims.[
**★★★★★ Magdalena Rawecka — 9 months ago
Beautifully unkept museum where you can learn the local history of Jewish presence in Essaouira. A testimonial to the openness and diversity of cultures living harmoniously in this area of the world.
**★★★★★ Olivia Schneider — 11 months ago
Very well kept museum about the history of the Jewish community in the area. A beautiful building filled with lots of photos, information and some videos. On the second floor there's also a library and wifi is available. The door is closed so you have to wait for the security guard to let you in/out. The informational signs don't include English translations but I just used the photo feature of Google translator.













