Menara Gardens, Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
The Menara Gardens are Marrakech’s most famous gardens. They were established during the twelfth century around a lake, which was used to water the fruit and vegetables planted in the grounds. It was initially commissioned by Abd al-Mu’min, leader of the Almohad Movement. Later, the gardens were renovated in 1870.
The most beautiful part of this green-space is the lake, which is presided by a pavilion, also renovated by the sultan Abderrahmane of Morocco and the thousands of olive trees surrounding the area.
The pavilion was built by the sultan Sidi Mohammed ibn Abdallah and it is believed that this is where the sultans met their companions.
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