Our review
At the end of Riad Zitoun el Jdid Street, just steps from Ferblantiers Square, the Palais de la Bahia unfolds its courtyards and halls across several hectares of the medina. Built at the end of the 19th century for the grand viziers of the time, it is worth visiting for its details: zellige from floor to walls, carved stucco, painted cedar ceilings, and the large marble courtyard that opens onto the gardens.
It is easy to get lost, moving from corridor to patio, making it a good outing for families or a first visit to Marrakech. There is not always a French-speaking guide on site: book one, as the palace's history tells a long story about the city. In October 2026, the Marrakech Photography Festival will hold its opening evening there, with two exhibitions installed in its halls.
Know this: part of the palace has still been under renovation since the earthquake, which shortens the route for a ticket that may then seem a bit pricey. On Fridays, it closes at noon. Come by 9 a.m., before the groups, then head straight to the Moroccan Culinary Art Museum, on the same street.
