El Badi Palace
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The ruins of a grand 16th-century Saadian palace, with a vast courtyard, sunken gardens and storks nesting on the walls that hint at its former glory.
El Badi Palace was begun in 1578 by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. It was once decorated with Italian marble and gold and was described as “incomparable.” The Alaouites later removed its building materials, leaving only the high rammed-earth walls and a large central pool. You can climb to the terrace on the walls for views over the Old Town and the Atlas Mountains. The exhibition halls display the cedar wood pulpit from the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque. The entry fee is about 100 dirhams, and it is a 10-minute walk from the Saadian Tombs.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Saadian Tombs
- Mellah of Marrakech
- Ramparts of Marrakech & Bab Agnaou
- Bahia Palace
- Dar Si Said Museum
- Koutoubia Mosque
- Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Medina Souks