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Ben Youssef MadrasavsMenara Gardens and Pavilion
Both Ben Youssef Madrasa and Menara Gardens and Pavilion are praised by travel writers. Overall, Ben Youssef Madrasa scores significantly better than Menara Gardens and Pavilion. Ben Youssef Madrasa scores 83 with approval from 6 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
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Concierge
Lonely Planet
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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
Menara Gardens and Pavilion Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
Avenue de la Menara, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's "The Menara's lagoon and villa-style pavilion are ensconced in an immense royal olive grove." Full review
Frommer's "The most popular of Marrakech's gardens for both picnicking locals and camera-wielding tourists." Full review
Lonely Planet "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
