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How Much Is an El Badi Palace Ticket in Marrakech? (2026 Prices)

1 to 2 hours Place des Ferblantiers, Kasbah district, Marrakech Best: Morning, when the light is soft and the ruins are quiet Prices checked October 2026

Sunken orange garden and ruined red walls of El Badi Palace in Marrakech with storks nesting on top

An El Badi Palace ticket costs 100 MAD for foreign adults. Children aged 7 to 13 pay a reduced rate of about 50 MAD, and Moroccan citizens and residents pay far less.

El Badi Palace is a ruin, and that is its appeal. Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur built it from 1578 using the ransom paid by Portugal after the Battle of the Three Kings. Later, from 1696, Sultan Moulay Ismail stripped its marble and decoration to build his own capital at Meknes.

What remains is a huge open courtyard with sunken orange gardens, tall red walls, underground passages, and storks nesting on top of the ramparts. The courtyard is about 135 m long and 110 m wide, which gives you a sense of the scale of the original palace.

The ticket costs 100 MAD for a foreign adult. Whether it is worth it depends on what you like. If you want a decorated interior, Bahia Palace is a better choice. If you like space, quiet and history, El Badi is the better visit, especially in the morning.

Marrakech el badi palace ticket prices

Compare basic terrace access against guided experiences.

Option	Price	What you get
Foreign adult	...	Standard ticket for visitors who are not Moroccan citizens or residents. Paid at the gate booth, normally in cash.
Child aged 7 to 13 (foreign)	...	Reduced child rate. Reports vary between 30 and 50 MAD, so confirm the price at the window.
Moroccan citizen or resident	...	Reduced rate on presentation of Moroccan ID or a residence card. Reported prices vary between 20 and 30 MAD.
Entry ticket with souvenir postcard (reseller)	...	Booked online through a tour platform. A reseller ticket costs more than the gate price and may include an extra such as a mailed postcard.

Per person, in MAD. Prices are set by the Ministry of Culture. Gate tickets are normally paid in cash, because card machines are often offline.

Usually included

Entry to the main courtyard, ramparts and underground passages
Access to the pavilion that holds the Koutoubia minbar
Terrace views over the old city, from the upper levels

Usually extra

A guide or audio guide
Food and drinks, which are not allowed inside
Entry to the Saadian Tombs or Bahia Palace
Tips for guides

What actually changes the price

Who you are

Foreign adults pay 100 MAD. Moroccan citizens, residents and children pay less, and international students pay a reduced student rate with a valid card.

Parts of the site under scaffolding

Visitors report that some sections are fenced off or covered during restoration, and that the pools are sometimes empty or green. The price does not change when that happens.

Gate versus online

The gate is the cheapest. Resellers add a booking fee, and the extras they bundle are usually not worth the difference.

Events

The palace hosts shows and festivals at some points in the year. If an event is on, part of the courtyard can be closed to visitors.

Good to know before you go

The ground is uneven and there are many steps. It is not easy with a pushchair or limited mobility.
Food, vaping and smoking are not allowed inside.

What to expect

The entrance is off Place des Ferblantiers, the square of the tinsmiths. You buy a ticket at the booth and walk through a short passage into the courtyard, which opens up suddenly.

Most visitors walk around the sunken gardens first, then climb the ramparts for views of the Kasbah and the Atlas on a clear day. The storks are most visible on the upper walls.

The minbar pavilion holds the 12th century Koutoubia pulpit, carved in Cordoba and moved here in 1962 for preservation. It is the one piece of intact decoration, and it is worth a few minutes.

Before you book

Go in the morning. The courtyard is almost entirely open to the sky, so the late morning and midday sun is hard and hot. Early is cooler and better for photos.

Bring cash. Card machines at the gate are often offline. Carry exact notes.

Do it with the Saadian Tombs. The tombs are about a 5 to 10 minute walk away. Together the two take a morning and cost 200 MAD for a foreign adult.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the El Badi Palace ticket?

100 MAD for foreign adults. Children aged 7 to 13 pay a reduced rate of about 30 to 50 MAD, and Moroccan citizens and residents pay a much lower price.

What are the El Badi Palace opening hours?

Daily from about 9:00 to 17:00, with last entry around 16:30. Hours shorten during Ramadan.

Is El Badi Palace worth it?

Yes if you like ruins, open space and views, and you go in the morning. If you want ornate interiors, Bahia Palace is a better fit.

What is the Koutoubia minbar?

A carved wooden pulpit made in Cordoba in the 12th century for the Koutoubia Mosque. It was moved to El Badi in 1962 and is kept in a dedicated pavilion.