Palais de la Bahia review: our verdict
No furniture, or almost none: the Palais de la Bahia is visited with eyes raised. Built for the grand viziers in the last decades of the 19th century, it unfolds a labyrinth of courtyards, gardens and rooms where everything is held together by the detail, zellige, carved stucco, painted cedar ceilings, up to the large marble courtyard open onto the gardens.
A little over an hour is enough to tour it, with family or on a first visit to Marrakech. Since the earthquake, part of the palace is under restoration, which shortens the route, and the ticket then seems a bit pricey for what you see. Not for those who want to understand without help: on site, a French-speaking guide is not always available, and nothing replaces the narrative of a connoisseur.
The good tip: book a guide before coming, then head straight to the place des Ferblantiers, right nearby. The trap: plan the visit for a Friday afternoon, the palace closes at noon on that day.



