Dar Batha, Historic palace and museum in Medina of Fez, Morocco
The palace features a rectangular courtyard decorated with zellij mosaic tiles, ornamental fountains, and two main wings surrounded by galleries.
Sultan Hassan I commissioned the construction of Dar Batha in 1886, and in 1915 the palace was transformed into a museum of Moroccan arts.
The museum collection contains 6,500 artifacts including ceramics, traditional carpets, rare Qurans, astrolabes, jewelry, and musical instruments from different periods.
Located near Bab Bou Jeloud at the western edge of Fes el-Bali, the museum underwent renovations in 2019 to become the Museum of Islamic Arts.
The Andalusian garden, designed in 1915 by Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier, occupies 58 percent of the palace grounds with palm trees and jacarandas.
Location: Fez
Official opening: 1915
Architectural style: Art of Al-Andalus
Website: http://www.minculture.gov.ma/fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95:musee-du-batha-a-fes&catid=44&Itemid=104
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06058,-4.98272
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:43
Fes displays Morocco's history through its architecture, mosques, and crafts. The city contains one of the world's oldest universities, traditional tanneries, and notable religious schools. Blue gates, palaces, museums, and fortresses define the urban landscape. The Jewish quarters and synagogues add to the city's cultural heritage.
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