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Museum of Marrakesh vs Bahia Palace

Museum of Marrakesh and Bahia Palace are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Bahia Palace scores significantly better than Museum of Marrakesh. Bahia Palace ranks #4 in Marrakech with accolades from 6 sources including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Museum of Marrakesh
Museum of Marrakesh
8 / 10
Place Ben Youssef, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The main reason to come to this small but perfectly formed museum... is not the exhibitions, but rather the stunning central atrium." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Exhibits rotate but concentrate on Moroccan and Islamic arts and crafts."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The former palace now houses temporary contemporary art exhibitions... as well as permanent displays of traditional arts and crafts." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Signposted on the Route de Fes as you head out to the Palmery, this cultural oasis is well worth a detour." Full review
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Benchaabane was responsible for the restoration of the Majorelle Gardens at the request of Yves Saint Laurent in 1998, and the garden designs here clearly reflect his passion for creating beautiful natural spaces.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"While the story of Marrakesh is relived every day on its streets and in the medina, its museums allow you to slow the pace and take stock of it all." 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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