Marrakech - The walled remains of the sumptuous El Badi palace in Kasba

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El Badí Palace in the Kasbah of Marrakech

It is a shame, but the desire to destroy the past by the various dynasties that took power in Morocco now they prevent us from enjoying the beauty of one of the most splendid palaces that, according to the chronicles, has been built in Marrakech.

I mean the El Badí palacewhose walled ruins you can visit south of the Medina, in the Kasba of Marrakech.

He El Badí palace in Marrakech it started to build in 1578 by the saadí monarch Ahmed Al Mansur. The purpose was to build the greatest and most luxurious palace that had ever been built in Morocco.

Atlas Mountains from the El Badí Palace in the Kasbah of Marrakech

During the 25 years that were dedicated to its construction, the best artisans participated not only from Morocco, but also from Italy, France and Spain. The most noble materials were used, including the Carrara marble.

He El Badí palace It must be the most splendid venue to celebrate great celebrations. The whole set consisted of several pavilions, which according to the chronicles had up to 360 rooms.

These pavilions were located around a large central courtyard of 135 by 110 meters. In this courtyard there was a big pond of 90 by 20 meters, and in all the enclosure there was a great profusion of gardens.

El Badí Palace in the Kasbah of Marrakech

But finally, in 1675when the dynasty came to power Alawi, the order was given to completely destroy the El Badí palace so that there is no sign of the splendor of the saadies.

All his wealth was sheared and distributed throughout Morocco.

Visit El Badi Palace

To visit the remains of El Badí Palace in you trip to Marrakech, very close to Bahia Palace, from the Tinsmith's Square you can access the entrance of said walled enclosure, just at the northern limit of the Kasba.

Views of Marrakech from the walls of El Badí Palace

At present what you will find in the El Badí palace It is a large walled enclosure, which corresponds to the central courtyard where the gaps of the large pond and other smaller ponds are left, now occupied by orange trees.

In your visit to these remains there are two things that are worthwhile.

On the one hand, climb the tower of the wall of the old palace, from where you will have some excellent panoramic views of the houses and terraces of the Marrakech Medina, and, above all, on clear days, of the snowy mountains of the Atlas mountain range.

El Badí Palace in the Kasbah of Marrakech

Also from the top of the wall you can see the dozens of stork nests that occupy the El Badí palace walls, as well as the roofs of adjacent houses.

And on the other hand, approach a small room where a pulpit for sermons, called minbar, from the 12th century, made of cedar wood inlaid with ivory, although it is quite damaged.

Photos el Badí palace

Here you have more Photos of the Badí Palace that you can visit in the Kasbah of Marrakech.



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