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Bahia Palace

A 19th-century vizier's palace of painted ceilings, courtyards and orange-tree gardens.

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Time needed
1–2 hours
Entry
Paid
Best time
Morning
Area
Mellah

A 19th-century palace with painted ceilings and courtyards.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Medina, Marrakech

  • On foot: About 15 minutes south-east of Jemaa el-Fna, near the Mellah.
  • Taxi: Ask for Palais de la Bahia.
  • Nearby: Combine with the Mellah and El Badi Palace.

The story of Bahia Palace

Bahia Palace was built in the late 19th century by the grand vizier Si Moussa and enlarged by his son Ba Ahmed, the powerful chamberlain of the sultan. Its name means "brilliance".

Rooms open onto courtyards and gardens, decorated with carved and painted cedar ceilings, stucco and zellige. The great marble courtyard is one of the most photographed spaces in Marrakech.

Best time to visit

Best season

All year.

Best time of day

At opening, before tour groups.

Heat

Summer middays are hot; go early.

Tips before you go

  • Combine with the Saadian Tombs nearby.
  • Look up: the painted ceilings are the highlight.
  • Visit El Badi Palace ruins nearby for a contrast.

Best hotels near Bahia Palace

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

La Mamounia

Legendary palace hotel with gardens, next to the Koutoubia.

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Royal Mansour Marrakech

Ultra-luxury hotel of private riads inside the medina walls.

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Riad Kniza

Elegant family-run riad in the old medina.

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All hotels near Bahia Palace

What's around Bahia Palace

  • El Badi PalaceRuins of a 16th-century Saadian palace.
  • Saadian TombsRichly decorated royal tombs.
  • MellahThe historic Jewish quarter.
  • Dar Si Said MuseumMuseum of Moroccan carpets nearby.

Questions travellers ask

How long do I need at Bahia Palace?

About 1–1.5 hours.

Who lived there?

The grand vizier Ba Ahmed and his household.

Is it busy?

Yes, by mid-morning; go at opening.

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