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Ben Youssef MadrasavsAgdal Gardens
Both Ben Youssef Madrasa and Agdal Gardens are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Ben Youssef Madrasa scores slightly better than Agdal Gardens. Ben Youssef Madrasa comes in at #7 in Marrakech with approval from 6 reviewers including Frommer's, Concierge and Fodor's.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Just off Rue Souk el Khemis, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's "If you want a little breath taken out of you, don't pass up the chance to see this extraordinarily well-preserved 16th-century Koranic school, North Africa's largest such institution." Full review
Concierge "A 14th-century Koranic school that has been lovingly restored, the Medersa has a serene courtyard with a central, water-filled basin; and facades enhanced with tiling, stucco, and carved cedar."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This Quranic learning centre was once the largest in North Africa and remains among the most splendid." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If your date loves history or design, head over to my favorite spot in the city, this college whose main buildings date back to the 14th century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A beautiful center basin, incredible Moroccan mosaic tiled walls, hand sculpted plasterwork, and ornate wood work—all come together to enchant. " Full review
Afar Magazine "At Ben Youssef Medersa, a 16th-century Koranic boarding school turned museum, visitors can see colorful mosaic zellij tiles and intricate stucco carvings inscribed with Muslim invocations." Full review
Frommer's "Ben Youssef Medersa [is] a former Koranic boarding school attached to its namesake mosque, where students used to learn Islamic law, science, and the Koran." Full review
Agdal Gardens Frommer's
Michelin Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Marrakech, Morocco
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Frommer's "These gardens were first established in the 12th century and over time have expanded to cover more than 400 hectares." Full review
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The pathways around the pool's edge are paved, shaded, and a delight for a picnic.
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Aguedal orchard is a true haven of peace, mainly planted with olive trees, reserved for the sultans and their courts."
Fodor's "Some say dull scrub; others, pinnacle of romance." Full review
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If you're here on a clear day, don't miss the magic and majesty of a 180-degree turn
Travel + Leisure "The 700 acres that makes up the Agdal Gardens are fit for their royal owners." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built in the 12th century by the founder of the Almohad Caliphate, Agdal was once the most important garden in Marrakesh." Full review
