• placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-480258534014
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/palais-de-raissouli/484334",
  "destination": "Asilah",
  "title": "asilah",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Asilah",
  "continent": "Africa",
  "country": "Morocco",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Palais de Raissouli

This palace was built in 1909 by Er Raissouli the pirate and stands as a testament to the sumptuous life he led at the height of his power. Beautifully restored, it is usually only open during the Asilah Festival. The building includes a main reception room with a glass-fronted terrace overlooking the sea, from where Er Raissouli forced convicted murderers to jump to their deaths onto the rocks 30m below.

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/middle
  • containerId: gpt-ad-961084388254
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/palais-de-raissouli/484334",
  "destination": "Asilah",
  "title": "asilah",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Asilah",
  "continent": "Africa",
  "country": "Morocco",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Must-see attractions

Explore all
  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/superzone
  • containerId: gpt-ad-646854600307
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/palais-de-raissouli/484334",
  "destination": "Asilah",
  "title": "asilah",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Asilah",
  "continent": "Africa",
  "country": "Morocco",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}