Walking Tour
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Marrakech area
El Badi Palace
Walk through the monumental ruins of Ahmad al-Mansur’s Saadian palace, built around a vast courtyard and central basin.
- LocationNear Marrakech
- TypePalace
- Entrance feeMAD 100
About El Badi Palace
El Badi Palace was built for the Saadian sultan Ahmad al-Mansur between 1578 and 1593. The palace once displayed the wealth and power of the Saadian court through grand pavilions arranged around an enormous courtyard and pool. Much of its decoration was later removed, but the surviving walls, sunken gardens, courtyards and scale of the complex still make El Badi one of Marrakech’s most impressive historic sites.
Photos from El Badi Palace
Visitor Information
El Badi Palace is a ticketed historic monument. Any entrance fee shown on this Place page is informational only and remains completely independent from Morocco Easy Tour pricing.
- Entrance fee
- MAD 100 · Adult, foreign visitor
Official visitor information Verified on 5 Oct 2026
Things to Do in El Badi Palace
Sightseeing
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Tours in El Badi Palace
Marrakech
Marrakech Palaces & Heritage Tour: Bahia, El Badi, Saadian Tombs & Ben Youssef
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Activities: Walking Tour · Sightseeing
From€28/ person
How to Get There
El Badi Palace is in the Kasbah area of the southern medina, near Bahia Palace, the Mellah and the Saadian Tombs.
Best Time to Visit
Morning or late afternoon is more comfortable because much of the visit is outdoors and exposed to the sun.
Travel tips
- Bring sun protection because many areas of the palace are uncovered.
- Visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs on the same walking route.
El Badi Palace
Near Marrakech
FAQs About El Badi Palace
When was El Badi Palace built?
Ahmad al-Mansur had the palace built between 1578 and 1593 during the Saadian period.
Is El Badi Palace a ruin today?
Much of the original decoration has disappeared, but major walls, courtyards, garden areas and the palace’s monumental layout remain visible.
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