El Badi Palace
Monument · Medina, Marrakech

El Badi Palace

Photo: C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

El Badi Palace was built by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur in the late 1500s as a royal residence. Only walls, foundations and sunken pools remain after its treasures were stripped away in the 17th century. Walk the open courtyards and note the scale of the original design.

On day 2 of Marrakech Souks & Spice

Good to know

Tickets
Modest entry fee, paid at the gate. Bring cash.
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
10-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa

Itineraries with El Badi Palace

Day 2 of Marrakech Souks & Spice

Bahia Palace and Mellah

How El Badi Palace fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Bahia Palace VisitBahia Palace
  2. 10:45Local Gem: El Badi Palace RuinsEl Badi Palace
  3. 13:30Cultural Walk in Mellah Jewish QuarterMellah
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El Badi Palace questions

How much does El Badi Palace cost?

A modest entry fee applies, paid in cash at the gate.

How long to visit El Badi Palace?

Most visitors spend about one hour walking the ruins.

Is El Badi Palace worth visiting?

It shows the scale of Saadian architecture through its remaining courtyards and pools.

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