Marrakesh, Morocco
El Badi Palace
El Badi Palace or Badi' Palace is a ruined palace in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was commissioned by the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadian dynasty a few months after his accession in 1578, with construction and embellishment continuing throughout most of his reign. The palace, decorated with materials imported from numerous countries ranging from Italy to Mali, was used for receptions and designed to showcase the Sultan's wealth and power.
- City
- Marrakesh
- Country
- Morocco
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Marrakesh
- Bab Doukkala Mosque
- Kutubiyya Mosque
- Ben Salah Mosque
- Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh
- Majorelle Garden
Background: Wikipedia