Comptoir des Mines Galerie

Comptoir des Mines Galerie is a contemporary art gallery in Gueliz, at 62 Rue Yougoslavie. Set inside a former mining-company office built in 1932, it pairs Moroccan and African contemporary art with Art Deco details, including marble walls, period light fittings and a sweeping staircase. Exhibitions bring together different artists and media, so check the gallery’s website for what is on during your visit. Entry is free, and staff can share context about the works on display.

A former mining office in Gueliz

The gallery occupies a former mining-company headquarters at 62 Rue Yougoslavie in Gueliz. The building dates to 1932, when Art Deco design was in fashion. Its exterior has clean lines, while inside, marble walls, period light fittings and a broad modernist staircase give the visit an architectural dimension alongside the art.

The building’s earlier use and its present role as a gallery bring together two parts of Marrakech’s history. Comptoir des Mines opened as an art space in 2016, under the direction of gallerist Hicham Daoudi.

Contemporary art and exhibitions

Comptoir des Mines presents contemporary work by Moroccan and other African artists. Exhibitions can include different media, and the programme has featured artists such as Abdallah El Hariri, Abdelghafour Benbadryef, Mohamed Arejdal and Simohammed Fetakka. The gallery also supports emerging artists through its MAJAZ programme, which gives Moroccan and African artists a place to present their work.

The programme changes, so check the gallery’s website before setting out if you have a particular exhibition in mind. Staff can offer information about the works and their cultural context. The space is described as quiet and intimate, making it suitable for a focused look around as well as an architecture stop.