Bahia Palace

Bahia Palace is one of Marrakech's most important 19th-century palaces and a major example of Moroccan architecture from the Alaouite period. Construction began under Si Moussa, a powerful grand vizier, and the palace was later greatly expanded by his son Ahmed ben Moussa, known as Ba Ahmed. The complex developed gradually into an extensive residence organized around courtyards, gardens and richly decorated rooms. Its architecture features traditional zellige tilework, carved and painted cedar ceilings, sculpted stucco and marble. The palace reflects the wealth and political influence of Morocco's grand viziers during the late 19th century.