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Jemaa el-Fnaa vs Bahia Palace
Both Jemaa el-Fnaa and Bahia Palace are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Jemaa el-Fnaa ranks significantly higher than Bahia Palace. Jemaa el-Fnaa scores 97 with endorsements from 8 reviews including Lonely Planet, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
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Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"The carnivalesque open square right at the center of the medina is Marrakesh's heartbeat and a UNESCO World Heritage site."
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"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."
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Concierge
"The city's cultural epicenter, thronged day and night with a carnival of local life."
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."
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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."
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Bahia Palace
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"This 19th-century palace, once home to a harem, is a marvelous display of painted wood, ceramics, and symmetrical gardens."
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Concierge
"This 19th-century palace is so elaborate in its decoration it verges on kitsch."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine what you could build with Morocco’s top artisans at your service for 14 years, and here you have it: La Bahia (the Beautiful)."
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2 Stars
"Superb decoration featuring zellige tiles, sculpted wood, stucco and paintings... and magnificent garden with trees and flowers and you have a superb ensemble."
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Afar Magazine
"A masterclass in the fine Moroccan arts – zellij mosaic floors, carved stucco plasterwork and painted cedar ceilings, around a serene garden."
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