Bahia Palace

Our first stop after breakfast was Bahia Palace, which was quite crowded but still worth a visit.

Built in the 1860s by Si Moussa and expanded by his son Ba Ahmed to impress his favorite wife, Bahia. The name means “brilliance” or “beautiful” in Arabic. With its rather unremarkable exterior, you wouldn't be able to tell, but all the intricate tilework, marble floors, cedarwood ceilings and stained glass windows inside really do justice to the name.

Privacy was very important to the family and guests - so when they hired musicians for some live entertainment, being blind was a requirement.Read more