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Mellah vs Menara Gardens and Pavilion
Both are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Mellah ranks marginally higher than Menara Gardens and Pavilion. Mellah comes in at #11 in Marrakech with endorsements from 4 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Mellah
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Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"As in other Moroccan cities, the Mellah is the old Jewish quarter, once a small, walled-off city within the city."
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Frommer's
"The present Mellah, renamed Hay Essalam, is much smaller and almost entirely Muslim."
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Lonely Planet
"The mellah remains notable for tall mudbrick homes along single-file streets and cross-alley gossip through wrought-iron balconies."
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To see the living legacy of Mellah artisans and spice traders, check out the Place des Ferblantiers, the Grand Bijouterie and the Mellah Market .
Travel + Leisure
"In addition to the area’s historical importance, you’ll find a good variety of shops here. This is where I go to buy fabrics and beautiful trims and notions."
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Travel + Leisure
"You can admire the souks and the Alzama Synagogue in the central courtyard while enjoying a cup of Berber tea. "
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Menara Gardens and Pavilion
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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."
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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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