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El Badi Palace
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and harsh light, golden hour improves photos.
Budget tips
Entry fee is modest, roughly 70 MAD at time of writing; tickets are sold at the gate and prices can change, so check locally before you go.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Day trippers
Plan your visit
45-60 minutes
About
Snabba fakta: Walking into the sunken courtyard, you notice a hollow echo underfoot and rows of orange trees punctuating a monumental, theatrical emptiness. Many visitors are stunned to learn that fragments of imported Italian marble and gold leaf still glint among the ruins, proof the palace once rivaled entire royal treasuries.
Höjdpunkter: Stone ramparts bristle with white storks, their clacking beaks and wind-fluffed feathers turning the sun-baked ruins into a noisy, moving tableau at dawn. Commissioned by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur after the 1578 Battle of the Three Kings, the palace originally boasted roughly 360 rooms, vast mirror-like pools and gilded reception halls, but centuries of plunder left honeyed, burnt-orange walls that glow at golden hour.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and a hat, many surfaces are uneven and shade is limited.
- Climb the terraces for the best panorama of the medina, especially near the northwest ramparts for sunset shots.
- Visit right at opening to avoid tour groups, or after 4pm when crowds thin and light softens.
- Combine the visit with Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs on the same route to save taxi time and admission logistics.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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