Bahia Palace Audio Guide
Explore Bahia Palace with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
A 19th-century palace built for Si Moussa, grand vizier of the Sultan of Morocco, noted for its intricate marquetry, zellij tilework, and sprawling courtyards. It currently serves as a popular historic site and museum showcasing traditional Moroccan architectural craftsmanship.
What you will hear
The Small Riad
Introducing the intimate architecture of the earlier construction phases, focusing on the refined stucco and woodwork.
The Carved Archway
Marking the transition between public and private life, this archway features delicate white stucco and heavy cedarwood lintels.
The Council Chamber (Diwan)
The administrative heart where Grand Vizier Ba Ahmed conducted state business, featuring a spectacular skylight.
The Celestial Skylight
This octagonal skylight above the Council Chamber provided both natural illumination and essential ventilation for the palace interior.
The Small Courtyard
A bright transition zone that showcases the palace's single-level design and vibrant blue-and-yellow color scheme.
The Sunlit Courtyard
Expensive blue and yellow pigments define this courtyard, illustrating the wealth and status of the Grand Vizier.
Private Apartment of Lalla Zaynab
Part of the harem area, this room features grand painted doors and a central marble fountain for the Vizier's favorite wife.
Lalla Zaynab's Apartment
The private quarters of the Vizier's favorite wife feature fine marble basins and exceptionally detailed painted door panels.
Ceiling of the Grand Riad
The Grand Riad’s ceiling is a masterpiece of carved cedarwood, transported hundreds of kilometers from the Middle Atlas Mountains.
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