El Badi PalacevsMenara Garden
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
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Concierge
Lonely Planet
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Rough Guide "Take some time to explore this extensive and extremely impressive ruin, with its sunken gardens and pavilions. You can pay another 10dh (at the main entrance) to see the original minbar..."
Rough Guide "Discover the architectural grandeur of El Badi Palace in Marrakech. While it may be in ruins now, it once stood as a magnificent palace of exquisite craftsmanship. The palace's expansive..."
Lonely Planet "Glimpse the 15th-century power and glory of the imposing Badi Palace, now in ruins but well worth a visit"
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National GeographicMenara Garden Fodor's
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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
Rough Guide "Explore the lush Menara Gardens, one of Marrakech's ideal green spaces to visit in March, offering a tranquil esce from the city's bustling streets"
Lonely Planet "West of Marrakesh at the gates to the High Atlas Mountains, the Menara Gardens were also established by the Almohads. Like Agdal, the Menara Gardens have a large basin that was used to..."
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