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Saadian Tombs vs Menara Gardens and Pavilion

Both Saadian Tombs and Menara Gardens and Pavilion are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Saadian Tombs scores significantly higher than Menara Gardens and Pavilion. Saadian Tombs is ranked #3 in Marrakech with praise from 6 sources including Concierge, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Saadian Tombs
Saadian Tombs
8 / 10
Next to Kasbah Mosque, off rue de la Kasbah, Marrakech, Morocco
From $0 /night
Fodor's 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." Full review
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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 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 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Unfortunately, some of the tombs are in ruins but they are nonetheless very worth visiting. Bottom line: macabre but stylish." Full review
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Menara Gardens and Pavilion
Menara Gardens and Pavilion
7 / 10
Avenue de la Menara, Marrakech, Morocco
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Menara's lagoon and villa-style pavilion are ensconced in an immense royal olive grove." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The most popular of Marrakech's gardens for both picnicking locals and camera-wielding tourists." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review