page_title: Landmarks of Marrakesh
section_title: Bahia Palace
hierarchical_section_title: Landmarks of Marrakesh / Palaces and riads / Bahia Palace
caption_attribution_description: English: Back courtyard of the Bahia Palace, Marrakech - 2009
context_page_description: Notable landmarks of city of Marrakesh, Morocco.
context_section_description: The Bahia Palace (31°37′15″N 7°59′02″W), set in extensive gardens, was built in the late 19th century by the Grand Vizier of Marrakech, Si Ahmed ben Musa (Bou-Ahmed). Bou Ahmed resided here with his four wives, 24 concubines and many children. With a name meaning "brilliance", it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time and, as in similar developments of the period in other countries, it was designed to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. Bou-Ahmed paid special attention to the privacy of the palace in its construction and employed architectural features such as multiple doors which prevented unwelcome views of the interior. The palace took seven years to build, with hundreds of craftsmen from Fes working on its wood, carved stucco and zellij. The palace acquired a reputation as one of the finest in Morocco and was the envy of other wealthy citizens. Upon the death of Bou-Ahmed, the palace was raided by Sultan Abdel Aziz. There is a 2-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards.
caption: Back courtyard of the Bahia Palace
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