Best time to visit
Arrive right at 9am opening — organized groups usually arrive after 10:30am. The morning light in the inner courtyards is especially beautiful between 9:30 and 11am. In summer, the palace is cool inside: enjoy it before the midday heat.
To avoid: 11am–1pm (peak crowds) and Moroccan public holidays (Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr).
What not to miss
- The four main courtyards, each distinct from the others, with their fountains and gardens
- The rooms and the decoration: marble, mashrabiya, zellige, stained glass, carved wood, paintings and stucco, worked by the finest Moroccan craftsmen
- The outbuildings and annexes of this vast 8-hectare complex
- The grand riad and the north courtyard, which belonged to the house of Si Moussa before the palace was enlarged from 1894
Recommended duration
Allow about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes: the palace is large (8 hectares) and the digital guide lets you go at your own pace, in whatever order you like.
Dress code
No strict code, but appropriate attire is expected. Avoid very short shorts and bare shoulders — the heritage setting deserves it.
Practical tip
The palace may be partially closed during official royal visits. If in doubt, call the Marrakech tourist office the day before or check online.
Visit at your own pace with the digital guide
The Bahia Palace is a set of courtyards, gardens, rooms, outbuildings and annexes, made up of four main courtyards: with the digital guide on your phone, you walk through them in whatever order you like. Restoration work is under way in several monuments in Marrakech: some parts may be temporarily closed or rearranged.
Every ticket booked on MoroccoMuseum.com includes the digital guide of the Bahia Palace: an illustrated visit guide, a narrative account and an audio reading of 10 points of interest, in five languages. It opens on your phone from the link received by email with your e-ticket: no group, no set schedule, you explore at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
What is the entry price for the Bahia Palace? The official price is 100 DH (about €10) for a foreign adult, 50 DH for a foreign child aged 7 to 13. On MoroccoMuseum.com, the e-ticket adds a €1.99 service fee. Prices taken from the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture on 18 October 2026; they may change.
How does the e-ticket work? You book online, then you receive your electronic ticket and your access to the digital guide by email, usually within 3 hours.
Is the digital guide included? Yes, it is included with every ticket: illustrated visit guide, narrative account and audio reading of 10 points of interest, in five languages, to use on your phone.
How much time should I allow? Allow 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. The digital guide lets you go at your own pace, with no set schedule.
Can I visit several monuments with a single purchase? Yes, the skip-the-line pass for 2, 3 or 4 monuments (Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, Saadian Tombs, Almoravid Dome) brings your tickets and audio guides together. It requires no visit date and remains valid for 12 months.
⚠️ Watch out for scams
Fake unofficial guides: Individuals position themselves at the entrance claiming to be licensed guides. Demand the official professional card issued by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.
Off-platform priority access: Never pay cash to someone offering a "skip-the-line ticket" or "special access" in front of the entrance. These are systematically scams.
Spontaneous guides to the souks: After the visit, strangers will offer to lead you to shops. They receive a commission without telling you.
Best practice: Book online on a certified platform for the official price and legitimate skip-the-line access.
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