Overview
El Badi Palace was built over roughly 25 years starting in 1578 by Saadian sultan Ahmed al-Mansur, once decorated with gilded ceilings, Italian marble, and Indian onyx and known as the 'Palace of Wonder.' In the late 17th century, Alaouite ruler Moulay Ismail stripped its materials to build Meknes, leaving only the massive earthen ruins standing today, though the scale of its 360 rooms and vast courtyard pool still impresses. Storks nesting atop the walls are a signature sight, and the palace also displays the original 12th-century minbar (pulpit) from the Koutoubia Mosque. Admission MAD 70. Near Bahia Palace, about 20 minutes on foot from Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Travel Tips
Climb the ramparts for views over the medina and Atlas Mountains. Late afternoon is best for watching the resident storks.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Marrakech, Morocco from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near El Badi Palace
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Saadian Tombs
Ornate 16th-century mausoleum of Saadian sultans and their families.
📍 593m away
Koutoubia Mosque
Marrakech's largest mosque, crowned by an iconic 77-meter 12th-century minaret.
📍 1.2km away
Things to Do in Marrakech
Sahara Desert Tour
A 2-3 day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara. Ride camels over dunes, sleep under stars in Berber tents, and pass through Ait Benhaddou and Dades Gorge.
Riad Cooking Class
Learn to cook tagine, couscous, and pastilla from a local chef at a traditional riad. Includes a spice-shopping tour through the medina market.
Medina Night Market Tour
Tour Jemaa el-Fnaa and surrounding souks with a guide, haggling for leather goods, tilework, argan oil, and spices. Sample night market street food too.