It has been described as a classic example of royal pavilion architecture in Morocco during the Alaouite period.[3]:532[4][4] The first floor, which was functional and used for domestic purposes, consists of a large room between four heavy pillars, plus an exterior triple-arched portico that projects northwards and opens onto the edge of the artificial lake. An entrance doorway is also located on the south side of the building. The upper floor is reached via a steep straight staircase.