,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-7.978359,31.598469)/-7.981956303119659,31.608630202678373,12.201775049888385/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
El Badi PalacevsAgdal 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
From $0/night
Fodor's "This 16th-century palace was once a playground for Saadian princes and visiting diplomats—a mammoth showpiece for opulent entertaining." Full review
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." Full review
Agdal Gardens
Frommer's
Michelin Guide Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Marrakech, Morocco
From $0/night
Frommer's "These gardens were first established in the 12th century and over time have expanded to cover more than 400 hectares." Full review
i
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
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." 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
