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Museum of Marrakesh vs Jemaa el-Fnaa

Both Museum of Marrakesh and Jemaa el-Fnaa are recommended by professionals. On balance, Jemaa el-Fnaa scores significantly higher than Museum of Marrakesh. Jemaa el-Fnaa has a TripExpert Score of 97 with positive reviews from 8 sources including Concierge, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Museum of Marrakesh
Museum of Marrakesh
8 / 10
Place Ben Youssef, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The main reason to come to this small but perfectly formed museum... is not the exhibitions, but rather the stunning central atrium." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Exhibits rotate but concentrate on Moroccan and Islamic arts and crafts."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The former palace now houses temporary contemporary art exhibitions... as well as permanent displays of traditional arts and crafts." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Signposted on the Route de Fes as you head out to the Palmery, this cultural oasis is well worth a detour." Full review
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Benchaabane was responsible for the restoration of the Majorelle Gardens at the request of Yves Saint Laurent in 1998, and the garden designs here clearly reflect his passion for creating beautiful natural spaces.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"While the story of Marrakesh is relived every day on its streets and in the medina, its museums allow you to slow the pace and take stock of it all." Full review
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa
9 / 10
Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The carnivalesque open square right at the center of the medina is Marrakesh's heartbeat and a UNESCO World Heritage site." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The city's cultural epicenter, thronged day and night with a carnival of local life."
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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