Sahrij Swani (Agdal Basin)
صهريج السواني
A huge reservoir built by Moulay Ismail to water the royal gardens and stables. Its shores are a favorite place for locals to stroll.
The Sahrij Swani reservoir (صهريج السواني) is about 300 meters long and 150 meters wide. Built at the end of the 17th century to irrigate royal gardens and store water in wartime, it sits right beside Heri es-Souani (هري السواني), and its surface mirrors the city walls and palms. Cafés and stalls line the shore, and in the evening local families stroll and fish, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Admission is free, and it suits a stop after the granaries. It is about a 20-minute walk from the gate باب منصور العلج, or you can take a small taxi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Heri es-Souani
- Dar al-Makhzen & Imperial City Walls (Meknes)
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Qara Prison & Koubba el-Khayatine
- Bab Mansour (Meknes)
- Place El Hedim & Meknes Medina
- Dar Jamaï Museum
- Bou Inania Madrasa (Meknes)