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Menara Gardens and Pavilion vs Bahia Palace

Menara Gardens and Pavilion and Bahia Palace are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Bahia Palace is preferred by most reviewers compared to Menara Gardens and Pavilion. Bahia Palace is ranked #4 in Marrakech with endorsements from 6 sources including Afar Magazine, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.

Menara Gardens and Pavilion
Menara Gardens and Pavilion
7 / 10
Avenue de la Menara, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Menara's lagoon and villa-style pavilion are ensconced in an immense royal olive grove." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The most popular of Marrakech's gardens for both picnicking locals and camera-wielding tourists." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Local lore tells of a sultan who seduced guests over dinner, then lovingly chucked them in the Menara’s reflecting pools to drown." Full review
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
8 / 10
Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This 19th-century palace, once home to a harem, is a marvelous display of painted wood, ceramics, and symmetrical gardens." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This 19th-century palace is so elaborate in its decoration it verges on kitsch."
Lonely Planet 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)." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A masterclass in the fine Moroccan arts – zellij mosaic floors, carved stucco plasterwork and painted cedar ceilings, around a serene garden." Full review
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