F or decades, the museum in the Moroccan collective imagination was synonymous with halls of antiquities, manuscripts, and historical artifacts: quiet spaces devoted to preserving and displaying the past rather than engaging with the present or imagining the future. Over the past two decades, however, that perception has shifted significantly. New museum institutions dedicated to modern and contemporary art have emerged, seeking to give Moroccan creativity a place commensurate with its history and vitality. Their significance lies not only in their number but also in the choices they embody: between international visibility and the national narrative, and between preserving architectural heritage and constructing an art history still taking shape.

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