Place to visit
Dar el Bacha, Morocco: what it is and when to go
Dar el Bacha is a historic house museum in Marrakech, Morocco (Musée Dar El Bacha دار الباشا) (Marrakesh). Interests: Museums and art, Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 57. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historic house museum in Marrakech, Morocco · Museums and art, Nature, History
- Local name
- Musée Dar El Bacha دار الباشا
- Where
- Morocco
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- RAK Marrakesh, 5.1 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
- Website
- darbacha.com
- Coordinates
- 31.63139, -7.99235
What it is and where
Dar el Bacha is a historic house museum in Marrakech, Morocco (Musée Dar El Bacha دار الباشا) (Marrakesh). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Marrakesh, where this site lists 31 more places to see, 907 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 31.63139, -7.99235; the nearest main airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK, Marrakesh), 5.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art, Nature and History places in Morocco. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Dar el Bacha is March to May and October to November.
- JanPossible10:09
- FebPossible10:53
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:47
- MayBest time13:37
- JunPossible14:03
- JulBetter not13:52
- AugBetter not13:09
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:12
- NovBest time10:21
- DecPossible9:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | March to May and October to November | December to February, June and September |
| Nature | April to May and October | November to March, June and September |
| History | March to May and October to November | December to February, June and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dar el Bacha has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Morocco
To enter Morocco there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport; a Spanish ID card (DNI) won't do”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Morocco checklist. Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD); plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 19 police (cities) · 177 gendarmerie (roads) · 15 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Dar CherifaGallery313 m
- Mouassine MuseumMuseum and historic house in Marrakesh, Morocco407 m
- Almoravid QubbaOld water fountain in Marrakesh492 m
- Ben Youssef MosqueMosque in Marrakesh, Morocco507 m
- Museum of PerfumeMuseum528 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Morocco guide.
More in Morocco: Museums and art
- Marrakech Museum: art museum in Marrakesh, Morocco
- Saadian Tombs: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Museum of Moroccan Judaism: Museum for Jewish cultures in Casablanca, Morocco
- Historical Military Museum of Melilla: museum of military History in Melilla,Spain
- Kasbah Taourirt: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Museum of History and Civilizations: archaeological museum in Rabat, Morocco
Every Morocco place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dar el Bacha?
It is a historic house museum in Marrakech, Morocco (Musée Dar El Bacha دار الباشا in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Dar el Bacha?
March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 57.
How do you get to Dar el Bacha?
The nearest main airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), 5.1 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Morocco is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Morocco map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dar Cherifa, Mouassine Museum, Almoravid Qubba. The rest is in the Morocco guide.
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