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Bahia Palace

Marrakech, Morocco
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Ranked #10 of 59 attractions in Marrakech
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: After your hammam at Mythic Oriental, come for a stroll in this extravagant 19th century palace. You’ll be able to prolong your relaxation with the... more » Owner description: After your hammam at Mythic Oriental, come for a stroll in this extravagant 19th century palace. You’ll be able to prolong your relaxation with the beauty and quiet offered here. « less
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Harrow, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

There is no information available without a guide, it is a very interesting place when someone explains it but otherwise it is a series of empty rooms

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Den Bosch, The Netherlands
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I went in 2008 with my cousin, and we just wandered, read our guidebook, and thought it was beautiful. I just went back with my fiance and his mother and a guide, and learned so much more! See if you can hire a guide for your visit, or even for the day, and you will get so much more out... More

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Hereford, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

For those who have been to Seville or Toledo in Spain this place illustrates how Spain and the North African countries were once connected. A bit busy to really enjoy throroughly but well worth a visit.

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Pleasanton, California
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Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I would skip this in favor of the Madrasa if you are short of time. Large place to wander through but not much character.

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Hove, UK
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34 attraction reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This place is lovely, and is historical. Like a few other palaces or large public places like Ben Youssef Medersea and the Saadian Tombs, the ornate tile and woodwork craftsmanship is exemplary and has a story to tell about the history of Morocco and Marrakech. However, if you have limited time and/or interest, pick one and visit it. At a... More

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kent
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33 attraction reviews
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69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Stumbled upon this by chance whist wandering the souks off Jamma El Fna ( main square). . As the title states not awe inspiring but for 75p you are most certainly not being robbed. Small gardens / path, leads to a small palace with mainly mediocre mosaics on walls floors and ceilings. Some rooms are pretty average in design and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

we made a detour to see the palace while visiting the souks on marrakech. the road to the palace is more beautiful and interesting than the palace itself with the orange and banana trees (which happened to be fruit laden in spring). the palace is more like a collection of villas joint together most of which seem like large empty... More

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St. George, Bermuda
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27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Unfortuantely we got lost from the English group and didn't hear all the details but certainly worth a visit. The ceiling etc are exquisitr.

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Bowie, Maryland
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78 attraction reviews
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179 helpful votes 179 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

It was “ok” even with a guide, he was kind of vague on the details but for the concubines..LOL…The walls and ceilings are very pretty, done in mosaic tiles, plaster and wood, some of the floors were very pretty as well. There is no furniture or any other detail other than ceilings, walls and floors, so not much to see... More

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gloucester
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Visited the palace on my first day in Marrakech and was overwhelmed by the mosaics, carvings , architecture and beauty of the place. Not to be missed.

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