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Agdal Gardens vs Mellah

Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Agdal Gardens scores marginally higher than Mellah. Agdal Gardens ranks #12 in Marrakech with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.

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
Mellah
Mellah
7 / 10
Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's Fodor's
"As in other Moroccan cities, the Mellah is the old Jewish quarter, once a small, walled-off city within the city." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The present Mellah, renamed Hay Essalam, is much smaller and almost entirely Muslim." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The mellah remains notable for tall mudbrick homes along single-file streets and cross-alley gossip through wrought-iron balconies." Full review
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To see the living legacy of Mellah artisans and spice traders, check out the Place des Ferblantiers, the Grand Bijouterie and the Mellah Market .
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In addition to the area’s historical importance, you’ll find a good variety of shops here. This is where I go to buy fabrics and beautiful trims and notions." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"You can admire the souks and the Alzama Synagogue in the central courtyard while enjoying a cup of Berber tea. " Full review