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Palaces & history · Marrakech, Morocco

Visit El Badi Palace

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  1. Palm tree and palace walls reflected in the central pool at El Badi Palace

Overview

A royal palace of courtyards, ruins and light.

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  • Saadian landmarkBuilt from 1578 for Sultan Ahmad al-MansurBuilt from 1578

Explore the courtyards, ruins and royal history of Marrakech.

High ochre walls, sunken gardens and a long central pool trace the outline of the palace Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur built from 1578. Walk the great courtyard and discover the surviving structures and Saadian history of El Badi Palace.

Facilities

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

  • Toilets for visitors.
  • Shaded corners to pause out of the sun.
  • Places to sit between the courtyard and the pavilions.
  • Cafés nearby in the Kasbah for refreshments.

Travel light, and bring water and sun protection. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

Accessibility

El Badi Palace is a historic site with wide courtyards. Some areas have uneven ground and steps.

  • Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
  • If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
  • Ask palace staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Opening times

All times are local to Marrakech.

El Badi Palace
09:00–17:00 · Every dayHours can be shorter during Ramadan

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Visitor information checked 7 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.

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Our guide takes you inside El Badi Palace, from the great courtyard and sunken gardens to the surviving pavilions. Decide what you’d like to see before you book.

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What does palace admission include?

Palace admission covers entry to El Badi Palace in Marrakech. Check the inclusions shown with your chosen experience.

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Green courtyard planting, a tall palm and the palace ruins at El Badi Palace

Art, history & heritage

Royal walls,
courtyards and light.

Sunlight moves across a remarkable palace landscape. Discover the courtyards, surviving structures and Saadian history of El Badi Palace.

Discover the palace’s heritage

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Getting here

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El Badi Palace
Ksibat Nhass, Kasbah
40000 Marrakech, Morocco
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Visitors walking through the shaded passage between El Badi Palace walls

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Follow the palace’s story through architecture, history and the city around it.

Stories, journal and sources⌄
Storks resting above the weathered walls of an El Badi Palace pavilion

History timeline

A palace through time

Trace the chapters that shaped El Badi Palace.

Explore the history timeline Geometric tilework and surviving room partitions at El Badi Palace

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A closer look

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Read the Apollonaut journal An arched opening, brick pier and weathered walls in the entrance area of El Badi Palace

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