Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, victor at the Battle of the Three Kings, opened an era of refinement and trans-Saharan trade.
Historical context
The El Badi Palace, clad in Italian marble and onyx, and the Saadian Tombs embody this artistic peak.
Why it matters today
El Badi was stripped, but its ruins still impress. The tombs kept their gold and muqarnas.
What to notice on site
At El Badi, climb the ramparts. At the tombs, take your time: the hall of the twelve columns is tiny but unforgettable.
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