Located south of Dar El Mahkzen and designed in the 12th century during the reign of Abd el-Moumen, a Almohad ruler, Agdal Gardens have found their present form and enclosing wall in the 19th century. These gardens literally take their name from the "garden", which precisely Agdal meaning that word. The irrigation of olive, orange and pomegranate garden is due to a good irrigation system that uses several reservoirs fed by the waters of the High Atlas.
The panoramic terrace of Dar el Hana, located on the largest garden pond (Es Sala), offers fabulous views of the mountains of the High Atlas chain. In summer, this earthly paradise allows to enjoy the freshness and knock the sound of dripping water mingled with the sweet smell from the leaves of apricot and olive trees. Refreshments worth all pools in the world. Throughout his bucolic walk, we also appreciate the stand columns richly decorated ceiling and whose turquoise tiles offer a stark contrast to the blue sky of Marrakech.
The irrigation of olive, orange and pomegranate garden is a testimony of technological genius Almohad. It is done through a judicious irrigation system (khettaras) sui relies on several reservoirs fed by the waters of the High Atlas. Originally, the basins of the Agdal Gardens and the Menara were huge reservoirs that ensured the irrigation water gardens but also used to regulate the flow of khettaras and seguias.
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