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Badi Palace is a ruined palace located in Marrakech, Morocco. It was built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur in the late 16th century as a grandiose display of his wealth and power. The palace was built with imported materials from around the world, including marble from Italy, cedar wood from the Atlas Mountains, and gold from Sudan.

The palace complex covers an area of approximately eight hectares and was comprised of more than 300 richly decorated rooms, including reception halls, private chambers, courtyards, and gardens. The centerpiece of the palace was a large sunken garden with a massive pool in the center.

After the fall of the Saadian dynasty, the palace fell into ruin and was stripped of its valuable materials by succeeding rulers. Today, only the foundations and some of the walls remain. However, the site is still a popular tourist attraction and offers a glimpse into the grandeur and opulence of Morocco's past.