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El Badi Palace

Place Des Ferblantiers, Marrakesh, Morocco
Description: Named “The Incomparable Palace” upon its completion in 1578, this once-fabulous landmark is now a deserted ruin populated only by the storks that nest on its cracked stone walls. It’s also a fascinating way to spend a Mo...Read More
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    thing to do in Marrakech
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    3 out of 5 stars

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El Badi Palace Reviews

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El Badi Palace

  • 3 out of 5 stars by linet from Eindhoven, Netherlands
  • August 15, 2025
Quote: When it was built by Ahmed El Mansour in the 15th century, this building was considered the masterpiece of Islamic architecture and the city had reached its peak of civilisation. Unfortunately, it has been destroyed by Moulay Ismail, like most of... Read the full El Badi Palace review

From journal The mysterious city of Morocco

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El Badi Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SaraP from London, England
  • October 12, 2025
Quote: Beyond the ramparts at Bab Agnaou lies this highly underrated ruined palace. It’s well worth a visit being almost deserted (a refreshing change from the heaving crowds at the Saadian necropolis and Palais de la Bahia) and extremely atmospheric... Read the full El Badi Palace review

From journal Mesmerising Marrakech

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Palais el-Badi

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • December 20, 2025
Quote: For the unsuspecting visitor, a visit to the Palais el-Badi is an unexpected treat. Walk down a high-walled corridor to a small ticket booth. After purchasing your ticket (still only 10 dirham, about 1 US dollar, as of November 2002), you may... Read the full El Badi Palace review

From journal Bill in Morocco - MARRAKESH

Palais el Badi

  • 2 out of 5 stars by globe trotter from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • December 4, 2025
Quote: This was supposedly one of the most ornate & beautiful palaces ever built - until it was torn down & plundered by a jealous rival - well you can't win 'em all! Unfortunately little remains of the 16th century wonder - just an empty shell.... Read the full El Badi Palace review

From journal Medinas & Mosques in Morocco