Agdal Gardens
Jardins de l'Agdal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Description:
Behind the Royal Palace of Marrakech on 4 kilometers in length and 1.5 in width stretch the delightful gardens of Agdal. The name "Aghdal" comes from the ancient Berber language, and translates as "Meadow beyond the Wall".
This is one of the oldest gardens on the planet, it was created in 1157 by order of Sultan Abd al-Mumin. Irrigation is carried out through a complex system of underground basins, into which water is supplied directly from the high Atlas Mountains through copper pipes. The gardens of Agdal are surrounded on all sides by adobe walls that are more than 600 years old.
Today, the gardens of Agdal are still the domain of the king. Entrance is open only on Fridays and Sundays for a limited time. There are also numerous festivals and festivals in the gardens.