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Saadian Tombs vs Agdal Gardens
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Saadian Tombs ranks significantly higher than Agdal Gardens. Saadian Tombs ranks #3 in Marrakech with endorsements from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Saadian Tombs
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Next to Kasbah Mosque, off rue de la Kasbah, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"This small, beautiful 16th-century burial ground is the permanent resting place of 166 Saadians, including its creator, Sultan Ahmed el Mansour, the Golden One."
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Get here either early or late to avoid the crowds and to see the monuments swathed in soft golden light of a restful sun.
Concierge
"Used by various dynasties for more than 200 years, the beautifully restored site numbers more than 60 pagoda-shaped marble sarcophagi housed in two mausoleums."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Saadian Sultan Ahmed al-Mansour ed-Dahbi spared no expense on his tomb, importing Italian Carrara marble and gilding honeycomb muqarnas (decorative plasterwork) with pure gold."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"1917 the existence of the tombs was accidentally rediscovered. An access corridor was then cut through the walls to enable non-Muslims to see them."
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Travel + Leisure
"Unfortunately, some of the tombs are in ruins but they are nonetheless very worth visiting. Bottom line: macabre but stylish."
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Agdal Gardens
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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.
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"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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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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