Menara Gardens Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours & Travel

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Menara Gardens- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Morocco; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Menara Gardens, located in Marrakesh, Morocco, date back to the 12th century, originally established by the Almohad Caliphate ruler Abd al-Mu'min. The gardens are known for their expansive water basin and a pavilion built in the 19th century, offering views of the High Atlas Mountains. The layout reflects the ingenuity of historical engineering, with olive and fruit orchards integrated into the landscape. The gardens' alignment with the Kutubiyya Mosque’'s minaret highlights their thoughtful design. Having undergone several restorations, particularly in the 19th century under the Alaouite sultans, the Menara Gardens remain a symbol of Morocco's rich cultural and architectural heritage.

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Reviews of Menara Gardens

MP

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-31

Not much things to see there but you can always go there and spend like 20min walking, this parc got a lot of olive trees where people rest or picnics with their family or alone under those trees
Jay Max

3
Reviewed: 2024-06-29

I used to live in Marrakech in 2004, and recently, I visited it at the end of June 2024. Hot as usual, and full of tourists. The good addition is the Menara Mall on the Avenue de France, now called Ave Muhammad-VI. Menara has not changed much; same old agricultural look, greenery and a water pond. No development; no improvement in 20 years! It is a good place to relax in the evening or do some jogging in the morning. They added a few kiosks to sell souvenirs and snacks/drinks. A dirt-road has also been constructed with bricks. And that's it. Same as usual.
Azmat Akbar

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-29

Nice 12 century historical place . When ever you visit marakish and Morocco 🇲🇦 you should visit this beautiful park
kishor k ram

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-19

A big garden full of olive trees, good for picnic or simply strolling around or for a good walk. One can spend hours leisurely here. It is just beside a busy road so a major portion of the garden is noisy. Street dogs are roaming freely in the garden. Overall it is a good place to be but not a must visit awesome place.
john zachariah

4
Reviewed: 2023-10-16

A beautiful olive garden in Marakkesh. A nice place to spend the day with family under the Olive trees. The reservoir in the garden offers stunning sunset views. The panoramic view of Atlas mountains in the background adds to the beauty. The garden closes at 7:00 pm . So in the summer one may not be able to see the sunset. Also the day should be clear to see and enjoy the Atlas mountain view.