Bahia Palace
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
"This 19th-century palace, once home to a harem, is a marvelous display of painted wood, ceramics, and symmetrical gardens." Full review
"This 19th-century palace is so elaborate in its decoration it verges on kitsch."
Top 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
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
"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