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Saadian Tombs vs Koutoubia Mosque
Both Saadian Tombs and Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret is the choice of most reviewers compared to Saadian Tombs. Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret comes in at #2 in Marrakech with recommendations from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Concierge.
Saadian Tombs
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Next to Kasbah Mosque, off rue de la Kasbah, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"This small, beautiful 16th-century burial ground is the permanent resting place of 166 Saadians, including its creator, Sultan Ahmed el Mansour, the Golden One."
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Get here either early or late to avoid the crowds and to see the monuments swathed in soft golden light of a restful sun.
Concierge
"Used by various dynasties for more than 200 years, the beautifully restored site numbers more than 60 pagoda-shaped marble sarcophagi housed in two mausoleums."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Saadian Sultan Ahmed al-Mansour ed-Dahbi spared no expense on his tomb, importing Italian Carrara marble and gilding honeycomb muqarnas (decorative plasterwork) with pure gold."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"1917 the existence of the tombs was accidentally rediscovered. An access corridor was then cut through the walls to enable non-Muslims to see them."
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Travel + Leisure
"Unfortunately, some of the tombs are in ruins but they are nonetheless very worth visiting. Bottom line: macabre but stylish."
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Koutoubia Mosque
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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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