Bahia Palace (Marrakech, Morocco)

The Bahia Palace in Marrakech was built in the late 19th century by the grand vizier to the sultan, intended to be the most brilliant example of Islamic and Moroccan style, employing craftsmen in zellij (tile mosaic), intricately carved cedar, carved plaster with Islamic calligraphy, elaborate coffered ceilings, and carved and painted doors. The palace is a series of courtyards with gardens and fountains, with all the rooms opening onto them.