Exploring Marrakech's El Badi Palace Through 17 Instagrams

Morocco’s old imperial city of Marrakech is filled with fascinating and striking places of historical interest. One such photographer’s dream is the atmospheric now-ruined site of a former grand beauty, El Badi Palace. Take a visual journey of discovery through the historic palace and admire the details with these fabulous Instagram images.

Outside the palace

A banner displaying the vibrant red background and green stars of Morocco’s flag hangs over an alleyway outside the high, imposing walls of Marrakech’s Badi Palace.
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A post shared by Federica Stella (@fede__stella_) on Aug 23, 2017 at 2:04pm PDT

Man strolling past the palace

A local man in traditional Moroccan attire walks past the towering sand-coloured walls of El Badi Palace.
Ali El Badi! #marrakech #lapalace #rojo #marroco #travel 🙏🏾👳🏽‍♀️
A post shared by Carlos Martins (@carloscoimbramartins) on Aug 12, 2017 at 5:52am PDT

A large reflecting pool can be found in the middle of the ruins.
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A post shared by scuncigl83 (@scuncigl83) on Aug 28, 2017 at 9:06am PDT

Arch and chandelier

Archways aplenty make perfect frames for stunning images. Look out for chandeliers and other ornamentation that hints at the palace’s past splendour.
Moroccan Architecture 🇲🇦
A post shared by Kurtis (@kurtisgrillot) on Aug 23, 2017 at 10:14am PDT

Henna tattoo

The attractive grounds provide the ideal background for showing off a gorgeous henna tattoo.
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A post shared by Leigh | Fashion Blogger (@pinkvintagehrt) on Jul 26, 2017 at 2:12pm PDT

Gardens of El Badi Palace

Sunken gardens flank the paved walkways through the palace complex and a solitary palm stands proudly against the skyline.
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A post shared by S 💄 Y A A H. 🌺 (@si_yaah) on Aug 25, 2017 at 11:22am PDT

Colourful flowers

Roses and other flowers add splashes of colour inside the terracotta-coloured walls.
Beautiful colour amongst all the stone walls #marrakech #discoverearth
A post shared by Kat (@katwilson73) on Aug 11, 2017 at 8:25am PDT

Framed view

Striking visions can be found around almost every corner and in every nook. The palace’s architectural designs cannot fail to impress.
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A post shared by Otro viaje mas (@otroviajemas) on Aug 13, 2017 at 7:39am PDT

Shadows

The sun casts well-ordered shadows on the floor and walls.
En el Badi
A post shared by David Raco (@raconer0) on Aug 15, 2017 at 11:14am PDT

Tiled staircase

Explore the interesting ruins and climb steps embellished with stunning and intricate zellige tile work for different views of the complex.
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A post shared by Arnaud RANDON 🇫🇷🍷 (@instarnaud_randon) on Aug 17, 2017 at 4:06am PDT

Inner details

Ornate flooring can be found in inner areas of the palace, another whisper of the site’s glorious past. Step back in time and imagine how opulent the palace would have been in its prime.
Playing tourist for a day and stepping back in time. #Marrakech #Morocco #royalpalace #قصر_البديع #tiles #زليج
A post shared by Elizabeth (@louaroundtheworld) on Aug 26, 2017 at 4:34pm PDT

Floor and walls

The colourful tiles provide an eye-catching contrast to the palace’s walls.
Just about the prettiest ruins you could find 💛
A post shared by londonlottie (@londonlottie) on Aug 27, 2017 at 5:45am PDT

Cat in the palace

The palace is home to a number of stray cats, many of which are well-accustomed to posing for curious tourists. Cute kitties can be found relaxing in shaded spots throughout the grounds.
Chilling ☀️ #instacats #summer #palaiselbadi
A post shared by Najoua (@najoua_ob) on Aug 6, 2017 at 7:03am PDT

Inner walkways

Narrow interior walkways lead around the ruined site. Soak up the atmosphere as you discover the palace’s intricacies.
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A post shared by Miguel Angel Guzman (@angel_smg) on Aug 25, 2017 at 10:17am PDT

Large archway

Large archways lead the way through high walls. Gazing up from the sweeping paved courtyards inspires wonder!
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A post shared by Tanita (@moodynoir) on Aug 20, 2017 at 5:37am PDT

Nests on the walls

Look for the big nests on top of the high walls; these are home to storks. The large birds have claimed the ruins as their own, moving in when humans moved out.
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A post shared by Colin Bonfield (@c.bonfield) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:47pm PDT

Storks and minaret

Climbing up to the top of the palace’s walls lets you get closer to the magnificent storks that nest in the grounds.
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A post shared by Arnaud RANDON 🇫🇷🍷 (@instarnaud_randon) on Aug 17, 2017 at 4:04am PDT

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