Dar El-Bacha (meaning "House of the Pasha") is a magnificent early 20th-century palace located in the historic medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. Built in 1910, it served as the lavish private residence of Thami El Glaoui, the powerful and flashy Pasha of Marrakesh who ruled southern Morocco under the French Protectorate. In 2017, the National Museum Foundation beautifully restored the estate and transformed it into the public Musée des Confluences (Museum of Confluences). The building is widely recognized as one of the country's finest examples of traditional riad and Islamic architecture, blending timeless Moroccan craftsmanship with distinct European decorative elements.

Why You Should Visit

Visiting Dar El-Bacha allows you to step directly into the aristocratic Moroccan history that once enchanted world-famous guests like Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Charlie Chaplin. The palace will leave you amazed at the impossibly intricate geometric design work. You can relax in the exotic courtyard filled with lush orange and pomegranate trees. Beyond its breathtaking architecture, the estate offers a unique opportunity to view diverse regional artifacts that celebrate Morocco’s multi-faith heritage and multi-cultural identity. To round out your visit, you can indulge in a high-end coffee tasting at the world-famous, historically revived interior salon shop, which makes it an absolute must-visit for history, architecture, and culinary enthusiasts alike.