Descripción del sitio
Built in the 16th century with in the original Qasba of Marrakesh, this was the main residence of Saadian sultan Ahmad b. Muhammed al-Shaykh al-Mansur. Once known as "the Incomparable," the palace was the pinnacle of luxury for its day. The palace's symmetrical plan consists of chambers and pavilions arranged around a large central courtyard. Four large gardens surround the central enclosure. Constructed from brick, the entire palace is adorned with ornate tiles, marble columns, carved stucco and carved wood ceilings. In the late 17th century, Alawid ruler Moulay Ismail ordered the destruction of the palace and the estate is still in a state of disrepair. Parker, Richard. "A Practicle Guide To Islamic Monuments in Morocco". Charlottesville: The Baraka Press, 1981. 59.