Maruhubi Palace Ruins
Maruhubi
The ruins of a sultan's harem palace on the coast north of Stone Town. After a fire in 1899, only tall stone pillars, a bathhouse, and water channels remain, set among mango trees.
The palace was built by Sultan Barghash in 1882 and is said to have housed his wives and concubines. It was destroyed by fire in 1899. What remains are rows of stone pillars that once supported the upper floor, a Persian-style bathhouse, and water tanks, surrounded by water lilies and old mango trees. Nearby are the ruins of the earlier Mtoni Palace, the childhood home described in Princess Salme's memoir. Entry costs about USD 5. The site is about 4 km north of Stone Town and can be reached by taxi or bicycle. It is often combined with a day trip to the spice farms.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Stone Town
- Darajani Market
- Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market
- Palace Museum (Beit al-Sahel)
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- House of Wonders
- Forodhani Gardens Night Market
- Old Fort of Zanzibar