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Dar Si Said Museum vs Mellah
Dar Si Said and Mellah are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dar Si Said scores significantly higher than Mellah. Dar Si Said comes in at #6 in Marrakech with endorsements from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Dar Si Said Museum
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
Derb El Bahia - Riad Zitoun el-Jedid, Marrakech, Morocco
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A monument to Moroccan mâalems (master artisans), the home... is a showcase of regional craftsmanship."
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The most delightful artefact of all: a Ferris wheel for babies
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The beauty of the setting, a luxuriant riad, highlights the collections."
Fodor's
"This 19th-century palace is now a museum with an excellent collection of antique Moroccan crafts including pottery... jewelry, daggers, kaftans, carpets, and leatherwork."
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Frommer's
"An attractive building with shady, pooled courtyards, it is now home to the Museum of Moroccan Arts. Exhibits include a fascinating display of Berber daggers and jewelry made of amber, ivory"
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Mellah
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"As in other Moroccan cities, the Mellah is the old Jewish quarter, once a small, walled-off city within the city."
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Frommer's
"The present Mellah, renamed Hay Essalam, is much smaller and almost entirely Muslim."
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Lonely Planet
"The mellah remains notable for tall mudbrick homes along single-file streets and cross-alley gossip through wrought-iron balconies."
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To see the living legacy of Mellah artisans and spice traders, check out the Place des Ferblantiers, the Grand Bijouterie and the Mellah Market .
Travel + Leisure
"In addition to the area’s historical importance, you’ll find a good variety of shops here. This is where I go to buy fabrics and beautiful trims and notions."
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Travel + Leisure
"You can admire the souks and the Alzama Synagogue in the central courtyard while enjoying a cup of Berber tea. "
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