Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
The Small Riad
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 19, 2024
1. The Small Riad Marker
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Le Petit Riad
Cette partie est la plus récente par rapport aux autres composantes. C'est un petit jardin intérieur (1) de forme carrée sur lequel s'ouvrent des salles (3-4-5), des niches (2) et des annexes. Il est remarquable par sa structure classique, par la densité de la décoration des arcades, des niches, de la grande salle, des plafonds, des vantaux de portes et fenêtres, de la vasque en marbre aménagée au centre du jardin...
C'est là que Ba Ahmed recevait les gens du gouvernement dans la grande salle dite du conseil (6) dont le plafond en bols de cèdre aux motifs peints est remarquable par sa forme et ses trois soupiraux.
C'est là également que furent aménagés les appartements particuliers du Résident général français à partir de 1912.
The Small Riad
This part is the most recent in comparison to the other components of the Palace. It is a small square indoor garden (1) onto which a number of rooms (3-4-5), niches (2) and side-rooms open up. It stands out for its classic structure and its densely decorated arcades, niches, rooms, ceilings, door and window panels and marble basin located in the centre of the garden
That is where Ba Ahmed used to receive the government members in the so-called large council room (6), with its prestigious artisanal ceiling in cedar wood, with its painted designs, remarkable shape and three air vents.
That is also where private apartments were equipped for the French General-Resident as of the year 1912.
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Location. 31° 37.288′ N, 7° 58.948′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It can be reached from the intersection of Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid and Rue Bahia Bab Mellah, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at the Small Riad at the Bahia Palace. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40000, Morocco. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, North Africa, The Maghreb, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, a French colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bahia Palace (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bahia Palace (a few steps from this marker); The Small Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Riad (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bahia Palace (about 180 meters away, measured
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 19, 2024
2. The Small Riad at the Bahia Palace and Marker
The marker would be behind the camera in this view of the Small Riad
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 19, 2024
3. An intricate ceiling of a room adjoining the Small Riad
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
