Gardens Marrakesh



agdal gardens


the menara gardens located west of city, @ gates of atlas mountains. built around 1130 almohad ruler abd al-mu min. name menara derives pavilion small green pyramid roof (menzeh). pavilion built during 16th century saadi dynasty , renovated in 1869 sultan abderrahmane of morocco, used stay here in summertime.



medina walls of marrakesh


the pavilion , nearby artificial lake surrounded orchards , olive groves. lake created irrigate surrounding gardens , orchards using sophisticated system of underground channels called qanat. basin supplied water through old hydraulic system conveys water mountains located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) away marrakesh. there small amphitheater , symmetrical pool films screened. carp fish can seen in pond.










the majorelle garden, on avenue yacoub el mansour, @ 1 time home of landscape painter jacques majorelle. famed designer yves saint laurent bought , restored property, features stele erected in memory, , museum of islamic art, housed in dark blue building. garden, open public since 1947, has large collection of plants 5 continents including cacti, palms , bamboo.


the agdal gardens, located south of medina , built in 12th century, royal orchards surrounded pise walls. measuring 400 hectares (990 acres) in size, gardens feature citrus, apricot, pomegranate, olive , cypress trees. sultan moulay hassan s harem resided @ dar al baida pavilion, situated within these gardens. site known historic swimming pool, sultan said have drowned.


the koutoubia gardens situated behind koutoubia mosque. feature orange , palm trees, , frequented storks. mamounia gardens, more 100 years old , named after prince moulay mamoun, have olive , orange trees variety of floral displays.








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