Introduction
I’d heard from the people I met on my camping trip in the Sahara that they didn’t really enjoy the El Badi, so I didn’t have high hopes for it and almost decided just to skip it. I’m glad I didn’t however, because it ended up being one of my favorite places in Marrakesh! I love old ruins, and the El Badi palace was perfect for me. There weren’t many other tourists, so it was a great place to explore and take photos. I actually wanted to spend a little more time than I did but it was starting to get too hot towards the end of my visit so I decided I needed to get out of the sun.
About
The name “El Badi” means “The incomparable palace”. It was built in the 1500s on the orders of the Arab Saadian sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. After the fall of the Saadians, the palace was stripped of many of its finest materials so they could be used to built a new palace in Meknes.
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Know Before You Go
Hours: 8am–5pm
Admission: 10MAD + additional 10MAD for Minbar
Address + Coordinates: Ksibat Nhass, Marrakesh, Morocco
How Long To Spend There: 45min–1hr
Know Before You Go: The grounds of the palace are sprawling, and they offer very little shade. If you’re not a fan of walking in the sun and heat, get here early when they first open.
Website: http://www.palais-el-badi.com/en/prices-opening-hours/
01 | El Badi Palace
02 | Ruins of the palace
03 | Flowers in a doorway
04 | Walkway underneath the palace
05 | View of the grounds
06 | Ruins of the palace
07 | Entryway
08 | Ruins of the palace
09 | A pond in the courtyard
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