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El Badi Palace vs Menara Gardens and Pavilion
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Menara Gardens and Pavilion ranks marginally better than El Badi Palace. Menara Gardens and Pavilion scores 77 with positive reviews from 3 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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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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."
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Frommer's
"The most popular of Marrakech's gardens for both picnicking locals and camera-wielding tourists."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Local lore tells of a sultan who seduced guests over dinner, then lovingly chucked them in the Menara’s reflecting pools to drown."
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