Menara Gardens
حدائق المنارة
An olive grove and reservoir built in the 12th century under the Almohads. The green-roofed pavilion is reflected in the water, with the snowy Atlas Mountains behind it.
The heart of the garden is a large reservoir about 200 meters long. Underground channels bring water from the Atlas Mountains to irrigate the surrounding olive groves. The 19th-century green-tiled pavilion by the pool is the classic image on Marrakech postcards, and on clear winter and spring days you can photograph the reflection of the snowy peaks. The garden is free, and there is a small fee to climb the pavilion. It is about 3 kilometers west of the Old Town, near the airport, about a 10-minute taxi ride away, and it is popular with local families on weekends.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Guéliz
- Jardin Majorelle / Musée Yves Saint Laurent
- Ramparts of Marrakech & Bab Agnaou
- Dar El Bacha – Musée des Confluences
- Saadian Tombs
- Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Koutoubia Mosque
- Le Jardin Secret