El Bahia Palace

Source: Regional Council of Tourism Marrakech (CRT)

“Bahia” literally means the marvellous and the brilliant. This name probably refers to the favourite wife of Ba Ahmed, the grand vizier who had the palace built. The plans were designed by the Marrakchi architect si Mohamed el Mekki el Mesfioui, and the palace is like a real labyrinth which reflects the whims of a powerful man. The best Moroccan and Andalousian craftsmen worked in this palace for fourteen years. The tiles were carried to the palace from Tetouan, the marble were transported to the palace from Meknes, and the cedar wood used for the painted and shimmering ceilings came from the Atlas.

Practical Information

Opening hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.

Location: Riad Zitoune el Jadid street, near the place of the tinsmiths

Phone : +212 5 24 38 91 79

Email : palaisbahia@yahoo.fr

Price: 10 dhs for adults, 3dhs for children under 12 years .