Doors 329 – Doors of Marrakesh, Bahia Palace, Morocco, January 2025 (Part IX)
I wrote this last night as I have been exiled to the study – my wife is hosting book club ‘film night’ – can you believe it?… just another excuse to chat, eat and drink, I reckon. They read The Salt Path as their last book, (I am actually reading it at the moment) and so of course they are watching the film to complete the circle. I, instead, will get ahead of myself, preparing tomorrow’s blog posts…
This week there is a slight change from the Marrakesh posts so far, the doors in this selection are all from the Bahia Palace. At this point, I am getting lazy, and have commissioned ChatGPT to write me a paragraph about Bahia Palace – the following is my question and ChatGPT’s response:
Me: Give me a one paragraph synopsis of the Bahia Palace in Morocco to put into my blog post about doors
ChatGPT: The Bahia Palace in Marrakesh, Morocco, is a stunning example of 19th-century Moroccan architecture, renowned for its intricate craftsmanship and opulent design. Built to showcase the wealth and influence of Grand Vizier Si Moussa, the palace features elaborately carved wooden doors, vibrant zellige tilework, and hand-painted cedar ceilings. The doors of the Bahia Palace are particularly striking—each one a unique blend of geometric precision and Andalusian flair, reflecting the diverse cultural influences of Morocco. These ornate entrances not only connect rooms and courtyards but also serve as artistic statements, embodying the palace’s spirit of grandeur and meticulous detail.
I’m reasonably happy with that, and it has saved me time synthesising content from several websites and replicating it here, and I did my ‘heavy lifting’ taking the photographs in the first place. I hope you enjoy the pictures from the palace:
The Marrakesh door saga continues next time, and I am sorry to say will continue for a few more weeks yet, but there are some excursions worth waiting for.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post.
Natural adventures 
It’s fabulous, isn’t it? I love all of your photos. I guess that’s the modern approach to AI and it does save paraphrasing Wikipedia and the like, but I’m not entirely comfortable with it xx
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I agree with you entirely – If I ever use it again, I will always disclose it. I think AI has a place, but must remain supportive rather than dominant (in my view).
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Beautiful doors, really unusual to the ones I normally see.
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Excellent post, well done!
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Thank you, you are kind.
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Fabulous doors
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You certainly did the heavy lifting, Steve. I like that you found the hidden archway. I love the mix of material – paneled doors, painted doors, stone surrounds, tiled walls. It’s all so interesting. My favorite photo is the palace hallway. Excellent composition.
I hope all the women were able to drive home 😉
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The ladies walked home!
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I am thoroughly enjoying this tour of Marrakesh, Stephen. No apology required at all. It is as you say, you did all the heavy lifting with these great photographs.
The floors and ceilings are stunning! For a moment in most of the photos, I was not sure what to look at first; I was gobsmacked! Love the bathroom, who would not want to visit such styled tiling and that mural!
My favorite photos are the painted door and the hallway; your angles brought so much of the grandeur of the spaces in view.
And thank you for the term “zellige tilework,” I always wondered what the correct terminology was for patterned tilework that makes even outdoor spaces flooring look like carpets.
Thanks, Stephen, great share.
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A genuine pleasure, and I am so happy that you look carefully at the images and comment so fully. Thank you. S
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I delight. You are welcome, Stephen.
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Marrakesh architecture is intriguing and I would love to visit for closer inspection. I love tiles and the layering of colors they bring to a space, especially outdoors. These are beautiful doors.
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Thank you. It was a pleasant surprise to find such wonderful architecture. We hadn’t really researched the city before we went, mainly because it was a bit of a last minute decision to go.
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I believe you are better that Chat GPT and am hoping normal service will be resumed . . .
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I shall only be using it sparingly. Thank you for your confidence and support.
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It started as a one off
Then it was used sparingly
‘Honest mate I’m not addicted, I can give up anytime I want’
Etc Etc . . . 🤣🤣🤣
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😂
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