Three monuments, three tickets
UNESCO lists the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Ben Youssef Medersa as parts of the Medina of Marrakech. Each has its own ticket and its own opening hours. There is no combined ticket, so add the prices up if you plan to see all three.
For a foreign adult in 2026 the three entrances come to MAD 250 in total: MAD 100 for the palace, MAD 100 for the tombs and MAD 50 for the medersa. The Bahia and the tombs are run by the Ministry of Culture. The medersa has its own operator and its own ticket page.
Prices and hours compared
Prices as published by the operators. Check the current price at the ticket office or on the official portal before you go.
| Monument | Foreign adult | Foreign child | Moroccan or resident adult | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia Palace | MAD 100 | MAD 50 (ages 7 to 13) | MAD 30 | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Saadian Tombs | MAD 100 | MAD 50 (ages 7 to 13) | MAD 30 | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Ben Youssef Medersa | MAD 50 | MAD 10 (under 12) | – | 09:00 to 19:00 |
Children aged 7 to 13 of Moroccan nationals and residents pay MAD 10 at the Bahia and the tombs. At the medersa, groups of more than 20 people pay MAD 30 each.
Bahia Palace
The Bahia is known for its painted cedar ceilings, carved stucco arches and quiet courtyards. The ministry's ticket portal offers online sales, but online booking is not required.
Entry is free for people with reduced mobility, and for Moroccan nationals on Fridays and on the first day of national and religious holidays. This does not apply to foreign visitors. The listed hours are 09:00 to 17:00, with no separate last entry published.
The palace is in the southern medina, close to the Mellah. Combine it with a walk through the Mellah using our medina guide.
Marrakech monuments and medina tours
Guided visits to the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the old town, with live prices and availability.
Saadian Tombs
The tombs lie in the Kasbah area of the medina. The complex includes the Hall of the Twelve Columns, with its marble pillars. Hours are 09:00 to 17:00, and the prices match the Bahia: MAD 100 for a foreign adult, MAD 50 for a foreign child aged 7 to 13.
Moroccan visitors enter free on Fridays and on the first day of national and religious holidays. Go at opening time if you want space to photograph the zellige tilework.
Ben Youssef Medersa
The medersa is a historic Islamic school with a central courtyard, a pool and carved wooden galleries. The regular ticket is MAD 50, children under 12 pay MAD 10, and it is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00.
The operator's site shows online ticket sales as suspended for maintenance, with tickets sold at the entrance. This may change, so look at the medersa's own page before you travel. It is run by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs, not by the Ministry of Culture, so its ticket is separate from the Bahia and tombs.
After the 2023 earthquake
The earthquake of 8 September 2023 had a magnitude of 6.8. A Moroccan report to UNESCO lists damage to city walls, palaces, mosques and houses in the medina. At the Bahia, the curator described cracks and partial collapses in the large riad and the Menzah. The palace reopened about a month after the quake.
Repair work was still going on in the report of November 2025, including at the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia. A planned end date for the tombs of June 2026 does not tell us whether the work is finished, so some rooms or sections may be closed or covered by scaffolding. Visit with an open mind and look at the ministry portal or the ticket office for current information.
Plan your day
Morning
Start at the tombs or the Bahia at 09:00, when the doors open and the groups have not yet arrived.
Midday
Walk to Jemaa el-Fna for lunch. The Jardin Majorelle needs a separate visit and an online ticket.
Afternoon
Visit the medersa, which stays open until 19:00. Afterwards a hammam is a good way to rest.
Carry cash
Bring dirhams for entrance fees and small purchases.
Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and Ben Youssef: frequently asked questions
How much is the Bahia Palace ticket?
MAD 100 for a foreign adult and MAD 50 for a foreign child aged 7 to 13 in 2026. Moroccan and resident adults pay MAD 30 and children aged 7 to 13 MAD 10.
Is there a combined ticket for the three sites?
No. Each site sells its own ticket. For a foreign adult the three together are MAD 250.
What are the opening hours?
The Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs are open from 09:00 to 17:00. The Ben Youssef Medersa is open from 09:00 to 19:00.
Do I need to book the Bahia Palace in advance?
No. The portal offers online sales, but you do not have to book. Buy a ticket at the entrance if you prefer.
Can I buy Ben Youssef tickets online?
The operator's site showed online sales as paused for maintenance, with tickets sold at the entrance. Look at the medersa's own page for the current situation.
Are the monuments fully open after the earthquake?
They are open to visitors, but repair work continued into late 2025, so some areas may be closed. Check at the ticket office if a specific room matters to you.