Bahia Palace

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8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“A masterclass in the fine Moroccan arts – zellij mosaic floors, carved stucco plasterwork and painted cedar ceilings, around a serene garden.”

– Afar Magazine

Fodor's Fodor's
"This 19th-century palace, once home to a harem, is a marvelous display of painted wood, ceramics, and symmetrical gardens." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This 19th-century palace is so elaborate in its decoration it verges on kitsch."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Imagine what you could build with Morocco’s top artisans at your service for 14 years, and here you have it: La Bahia (the Beautiful)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Superb decoration featuring zellige tiles, sculpted wood, stucco and paintings... and magnificent garden with trees and flowers and you have a superb ensemble." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In the late 1800s, the Bahia Palace was built at the pleasure of Ba-Ahmed, a former slave who rose to become the all-powerful Vizier to the Moroccan Sultan." Full review