Constructed in the 16th century under the orders of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadian dynasty, El Badi Palace — the "Incomparable Palace" — was once hailed as a marvel of its era. Initially featuring 360 rooms, an expansive courtyard, and a 90-metre-long pool, the palace was a monument to the Sultan's affluence and influence. Adorned with a lavish selection of materials sourced globally — from Italian marble to Malian gold — the palace was envisioned as an opulent space for grand receptions and ceremonies. However, following al-Mansur's death in 1603, the palace was abandoned and gradually succumbed to decay, especially during the waning years of the Saadian rule. Many of its precious elements, particularly its marble, were harvested and repurposed in various Moroccan structures. Nowadays, El Badi stands as a significant point of interest in Marrakesh, housing various exhibitions and even showcasing the Minbar of the Kutubiyya Mosque. Though largely in ruins, the palace still whispers stories of a bygone era of wealth and grandeur.

To get a real picture of the stories of the diverse ethnic groups that now make up the South Australian people, pay a visit to this museum full of fascinating personal stories of arrival in the new colony. Plus, the story of the Aboriginal people.

When the chaos of the city becomes too much for you to handle, the one-hectare botanical Majorelle Garden is a perfect refuge. Stroll in the shade of the palms and watch beautiful plants, fountains and birds and when you're tired you can sit down at the garden café. The iconic Villa Oasis — the private residence of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge — is a must-see. Its vividly blue walls are a perfect match with the verdant greenery of the garden.

The Green Velo Trail leads to Rzeszow - the capital of Podkarpackie Province. Its numerous monuments and the Galician architecture of the centre are worth menti oning. The market is parti cularly beauti ful, under which the underground tourist route was laid out. Green Velo trail connects the city centre and the train stati on. It is an important transport node, a good place to start or fi nish the expediti on on the south side of the route. We encourage you to take the tour “Podkarpackie metropolis neighbourhood”, which is a great opportunity to get to know various landscape landmarks near Rzeszow. The route can be seen in its enti rety at www.greenvelo.pl Visit www.greenvelo.pl and check out the possibilities provided by the Eastern Bicycle Route. Web Portal is the largest bicycle tour guide over eastern part of Poland. Before you set out, create a plan of your stay with an intuitive tour planner in just a few simple steps.