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Jemaa el-Fnaa vs Menara Gardens and Pavilion
Both are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Jemaa el-Fnaa is preferred by most professionals compared to Menara Gardens and Pavilion. Jemaa el-Fnaa has a TripExpert Score of 97 with positive reviews from 12 sources like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
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Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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"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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"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
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"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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Menara Gardens and Pavilion
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Avenue de la Menara, Marrakech, Morocco
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"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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"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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