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Bahia Palace vs Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret ranks slightly better than Bahia Palace. Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret ranks #2 in Marrakech with approval from 5 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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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Michelin Guide
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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Koutoubia Mosque
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Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakech, Morocco
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Concierge
"The centerpiece of Marrakesh is the square tower of the Koutoubia minaret, attached to the Koutoubia Mosque, built in the late 12th century."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Already described in 1381 as a "work of perfection", the minbar (pulpit) in Koutoubia Mosque was made by local artisans in Cordoba beginning in 1137 and transported piece by piece to Marrakech."
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Fodor's
"Dating from the early 12th century, it became a model for the Hassan Tower in Rabat and the Giralda in Seville."
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Travel + Leisure
"With its peacefully inviting old streets and less-insistent vendors, one can soak up the real feel of the city and admire the Royal Palace. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Stretching out behind the Koutoubia Mosque, this palm-tree-dotted swath of greenery is a Marrakshi favourite spot for strolling, relaxing on park benches and generally taking a quiet break."
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