Palmeraie

The palm grove extends over 140 square kilometers north of Marrakesh, containing more than 100,000 date palms interspersed with olive and fruit trees.

The Almoravid dynasty developed this palm grove in the 11th century through an irrigation network called khettaras, creating an agricultural foundation for Marrakesh.

The palm grove represents a traditional Moroccan agricultural system where date palms provide shade and sustenance while supporting the cultivation of other crops.

Modern irrigation now relies on water tanks and neighboring wells to maintain the extensive palm plantation throughout the northern section of Marrakesh.

Urban planning regulations from the 1920s prohibited buildings taller than palm trees, resulting in palm trees growing along sidewalks throughout Marrakesh.

Location: Marrakesh

GPS coordinates: 31.68612,-7.96228

Latest update: May 15, 2025 12:30