The Menara Garden, located west of Marrakech, was created in the 12th century during the reign of the Almohad ruler 'Abd al-Mu'min b. 'Ali al-Kumi (r. 1130-113). A conglomeration of smaller gardens, the Menara is planted with palms and olives surrounding an artificial lake - the point of confluence of a canal system - used to irrigate the surrounding gardens and orchards.
The square-plan pavilion on the shore of the lake was constructed during the 19th century reign of the 'Alawid dynasty.
Sources:
Macconi, Ennio. 1995. Marrakech. Florence: Casa Editrice Bonechi, 81-83.
Bhachem-Benkirane, Narjess and Philippe Saharoff. 1990. Marrakech: Demeures et Jardins Secrets. Paris: ACR Edition, 24-26.
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