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El Badi Palace vs Koutoubia Mosque
Both El Badi Palace and Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret is the choice of most reviewers compared to El Badi Palace. Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret scores 93 with approval from 5 publications like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Concierge.
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."
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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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Koutoubia Mosque
Concierge
Michelin Guide
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Travel + Leisure
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Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakech, Morocco
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Concierge
"The centerpiece of Marrakesh is the square tower of the Koutoubia minaret, attached to the Koutoubia Mosque, built in the late 12th century."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Already described in 1381 as a "work of perfection", the minbar (pulpit) in Koutoubia Mosque was made by local artisans in Cordoba beginning in 1137 and transported piece by piece to Marrakech."
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Fodor's
"Dating from the early 12th century, it became a model for the Hassan Tower in Rabat and the Giralda in Seville."
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Travel + Leisure
"With its peacefully inviting old streets and less-insistent vendors, one can soak up the real feel of the city and admire the Royal Palace. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Stretching out behind the Koutoubia Mosque, this palm-tree-dotted swath of greenery is a Marrakshi favourite spot for strolling, relaxing on park benches and generally taking a quiet break."
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