Palais Bahia

Le palais Bahia

An eight-hectare former 19th-century Moorish/Islamic-style palace in Marrakech, Morocco. Now a museum, it is one of the masterpieces of Moroccan architecture and art, a major monument of the country's cultural heritage, and a major tourist attraction in Morocco1,2.

Architect Si Mohammed El Mekki (1857-1926), a pupil of Captain Erckman, head of the French mission in Marrakech, is credited with most of the work.

Between 1866 and 1867, Si Moussa, the powerful and wealthy Grand Vizier of Sultan Hassan I of Morocco (1836-1894), had the northern part of this vast 8,000 m2 palace built as a vast riad (the largest, most imposing, and most sumptuous palace in Morocco at the time) in the southeast of Marrakech's medina (historic center), near Jemaa el-Fna Square, Menara Gardens, Agdal Gardens, El Badi Palace and the Royal Palace of Marrakech. ... by Moroccan architect Mohammed al-Makki.

Gardens and courtyards

The palace also features a variety of gardens and courtyards that are filled with lush plants and flowers. There are also several fountains throughout the palace, which provide a tranquil atmosphere. The palace also features several rooms that are decorated with traditional Moroccan furniture and artwork.

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