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Ben Youssef MadrasavsEl Badi Palace
Both are praised by expert writers. On balance, Ben Youssef Madrasa ranks significantly better than El Badi Palace. Ben Youssef Madrasa comes in at #7 in Marrakech with praise from 6 publications such as Afar Magazine, Concierge and Fodor's.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Just off Rue Souk el Khemis, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's "If you want a little breath taken out of you, don't pass up the chance to see this extraordinarily well-preserved 16th-century Koranic school, North Africa's largest such institution." Full review
Concierge "A 14th-century Koranic school that has been lovingly restored, the Medersa has a serene courtyard with a central, water-filled basin; and facades enhanced with tiling, stucco, and carved cedar."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This Quranic learning centre was once the largest in North Africa and remains among the most splendid." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If your date loves history or design, head over to my favorite spot in the city, this college whose main buildings date back to the 14th century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A beautiful center basin, incredible Moroccan mosaic tiled walls, hand sculpted plasterwork, and ornate wood work—all come together to enchant. " Full review
Afar Magazine "At Ben Youssef Medersa, a 16th-century Koranic boarding school turned museum, visitors can see colorful mosaic zellij tiles and intricate stucco carvings inscribed with Muslim invocations." Full review
Frommer's "Ben Youssef Medersa [is] a former Koranic boarding school attached to its namesake mosque, where students used to learn Islamic law, science, and the Koran." Full review
El Badi Palace Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet
Place des Ferblantiers, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's "This 16th-century palace was once a playground for Saadian princes and visiting diplomats—a mammoth showpiece for opulent entertaining." Full review
Concierge "Today, Badi is a spectacular ruin of crumbling pisé (mud brick) walls, faded mosaic floors, and empty ponds and pools that visitors are free to explore on their own."
Lonely Planet "The king occasionally entertains royal visitors here, and the stately setting adds instant atmosphere to the Festival of Popular Arts in July." Full review
