Dar Si Said MuseumvsBahia Palace
Both Dar Si Said and Bahia Palace are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Bahia Palace ranks slightly better than Dar Si Said. Bahia Palace is ranked #4 in Marrakech with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Fodor's, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Dar Si Said Museum
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
Derb El Bahia - Riad Zitoun el-Jedid, Marrakech, Morocco
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A monument to Moroccan mâalems (master artisans), the home... is a showcase of regional craftsmanship." Full review
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The most delightful artefact of all: a Ferris wheel for babies
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The beauty of the setting, a luxuriant riad, highlights the collections."
Fodor's "This 19th-century palace is now a museum with an excellent collection of antique Moroccan crafts including pottery... jewelry, daggers, kaftans, carpets, and leatherwork." Full review
Frommer's "An attractive building with shady, pooled courtyards, it is now home to the Museum of Moroccan Arts. Exhibits include a fascinating display of Berber daggers and jewelry made of amber, ivory" Full review
Bahia Palace Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Marrakech, Morocco
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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 "This 19th-century palace is so elaborate in its decoration it verges on kitsch."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"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 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
Afar Magazine "A masterclass in the fine Moroccan arts – zellij mosaic floors, carved stucco plasterwork and painted cedar ceilings, around a serene garden." Full review
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
