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El Badi Palace vs Jemaa el-Fnaa
Both El Badi Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Jemaa el-Fnaa scores significantly better than El Badi Palace. Jemaa el-Fnaa scores 97 with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
El Badi Palace
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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."
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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."
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
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Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"The carnivalesque open square right at the center of the medina is Marrakesh's heartbeat and a UNESCO World Heritage site."
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Fodor's
"The vast labyrinth of narrow streets and derbs at the center of the medina is the souk—Marrakesh's marketplace and a wonder of arts, crafts, and workshops."
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Concierge
"The city's cultural epicenter, thronged day and night with a carnival of local life."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Everywhere you look in the Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakesh’s main square and open-air theatre, you’ll discover drama already in progress."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The highlight of the evening is the street art of "halka" in which words are interpreted in a special way, and tales, stories and songs are reinvented for curious onlookers and performance fans."
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