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El Badi Palace vs Agdal Gardens
El Badi Palace and Agdal Gardens are both endorsed by experts. On balance, Agdal Gardens scores slightly better than El Badi Palace. Agdal Gardens comes in at 79 with accolades from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
El Badi Palace
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Place des Ferblantiers, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"This 16th-century palace was once a playground for Saadian princes and visiting diplomats—a mammoth showpiece for opulent entertaining."
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Concierge
"Today, Badi is a spectacular ruin of crumbling pisé (mud brick) walls, faded mosaic floors, and empty ponds and pools that visitors are free to explore on their own."
Lonely Planet
"The king occasionally entertains royal visitors here, and the stately setting adds instant atmosphere to the Festival of Popular Arts in July."
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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."
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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."
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i
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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in the 12th century by the founder of the Almohad Caliphate, Agdal was once the most important garden in Marrakesh."
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