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The Bahia Palace is a relatively young complex when compared with the surrounding city. Built in 1894 by Moroccan architect Muhammad al-Mekki, it was to be a gift for Ahmed ibn Moussa, the son of the grand vizier. It is set in extensive gardens and features the key elements of Moroccan architecture - light, symmetry and water. The rooms vary in size, but each has its own quiet courtyard. The whole building features carved-cedar ceilings, ceramic-tiled walls and fountains, shiny marble finishes, stucco cornices and decoratively painted (zouak) ceilings.Hill, Derek. "Islamic Architecture in North Africa." Hamden: Archon Books, 1976. 127.