Agdal Gardens, Historical garden in Marrakesh, Morocco
The Agdal Gardens extend over 340 hectares south of Marrakesh, featuring fruit orchards, water reservoirs, and cultivated fields enclosed by ancient walls.
The gardens originated in the 12th century under Almohad rule, when engineer Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Milhan designed the extensive irrigation system from the Atlas Mountains.
The name Agdal comes from the Berber language, referring to enclosed meadows, a term used for similar garden spaces in other Moroccan cities.
Visitors can reach the gardens by walking 45 minutes south from the Saadian Tombs, with bicycle rental options available for easier transportation.
The Dar al-Hana reservoir, holding 83,000 cubic meters of water, remains from the original garden construction and maintains its historical engineering features.
Location: Marrakesh
Part of: Medina and Agdal Gardens
GPS coordinates: 31.60611,-7.97972
Latest update: May 22, 2025 11:07
The route covers main architectural landmarks of Marrakech. It includes Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, the Medina, historic gardens, and museums. The path connects architectural, religious, and cultural sites of the city.
Koutoubia Mosque
2.4 km
Jemaa el-Fnaa
2.4 km
Bahia Palace
1.7 km
El Badi Palace
1.5 km
Saadian Tombs
1.5 km
Walls of Marrakech
2.6 km
Bab Agnaou
1.6 km
El Badi Palace
1.5 km
Al-Mansur Mosque
1.5 km
Souk Semmarine
2.5 km
Dar Si Said Museum
2 km
Ben Salah Mosque
2.6 km
Slat Al Azama Synagogue
1.6 km
Bab Ksiba
1.1 km
Jewish Cemetery of Marrakech
1.5 km
Bab er-Robb
1.6 km
Bab Aghmat
2 km
Tiskiwin Museum
1.8 km
Mouassine Museum
2.7 km
Mosque of the Cat
2.6 km
Le MAP Marrakech
1.6 km
ألفيس سبا
2 km
Souk Hayessalam
1.6 km
Slat Al Azama Synagogue
1.6 km
Rahba Kedima
2.6 km
Bab El Jdid
2.5 km
Mamounia garden
2.2 km
Koutoubia Gardens
2.4 kmReviews
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