El Badi Palace

El Badi Palace is interesting from a historical perspective, and the ruins give a good sense of the palace’s former grandeur. The vast open spaces are pleasant, and it’s worth a short visit if you’re nearby. That said, the 100 dirhams entrance fee feels overpriced for what is left to see today. With limited structures, the experience does not fully justify the cost.

El Badi Palace offers a striking look at Marrakech’s grand history. Its vast ruins, sunlit courtyards, and resident storks create a dramatic atmosphere. Though largely in ruins, the scale and stories behind it make the visit both impressive and unforgettable.

Perhaps less to see compared to some of the other historic sites, but still worth a visit if you have the time and are interested. Nice to walk around and see the raw building, mostly unrestored, not like the Bahia Palace for example. Sadly on my visit there was a large stage and its roof from a recent event being dismantled. This meant we couldn’t enter half of the main space, didn’t see any of the water pool, or get to go up the tower - and it was still full price. Bonus, you can see the nesting storks on the nearby phone masts and on some parts of the walls.

Definitely worth the entrance fee money which is very little a lot of history to be learnt when you’re in there. They’re doing a bit of work renovating it’s still a splendid visit.

I don’t really understand all the positive reviews, especially recently. They are building some massive pavilion in the center, which ruins the entire courtyard. Elsewhere, the “underground labyrinths” are interesting, I guess, but not all that exciting. About half of the signs have an English translation, and the rest do not. A waste of 100 DH, I would not spend more than 20 DH on this if I could help it.

A good visit however perhaps lacking in proper information about certain features. The palace is exactly as pictures suggest, but despite this it is a wonderful place, and with not so many visitors you can get great photos.

Absolutely stunning space which takes you back in time with a bit of imagination - very nice to stroll around, explore and enjoy those time resisting walls of a long gone palace. I love some good ruins, so it was the best experience for me :)

El Badi Palace is such a fascinating place to visit if you’re interested in the history of Marrakech and Morocco’s older dynasties. Walking through the ruins really gives you a sense of how grand and powerful this palace once was. You can almost imagine what it looked like during the Saadian dynasty ; the scale, the courtyards, and the architecture are all incredible reminders of Morocco’s rich past. It’s a beautiful place to explore and an essential stop for anyone who loves history or to take awesome pictures!