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Jemaa el-Fnaa vs Agdal Gardens

Jemaa el-Fnaa and Agdal Gardens are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Jemaa el-Fnaa ranks significantly higher than Agdal Gardens. Jemaa el-Fnaa scores 97 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and The Telegraph.

Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa
9 / 10
Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The carnivalesque open square right at the center of the medina is Marrakesh's heartbeat and a UNESCO World Heritage site." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The vast labyrinth of narrow streets and derbs at the center of the medina is the souk—Marrakesh's marketplace and a wonder of arts, crafts, and workshops." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The city's cultural epicenter, thronged day and night with a carnival of local life."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Everywhere you look in the Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakesh’s main square and open-air theatre, you’ll discover drama already in progress." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The highlight of the evening is the street art of "halka" in which words are interpreted in a special way, and tales, stories and songs are reinvented for curious onlookers and performance fans." Full review
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Agdal Gardens
Agdal Gardens
8 / 10
Marrakech, Morocco
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"The 700 acres that makes up the Agdal Gardens are fit for their royal owners." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review