The Koutoubia, the most known and visited monument in Marrakech, thanks to its superb minaret, true architectural master-work of Hispano-Moorish influence is next to a pleasant green area, the Lalla Hassna Park spreads over an area of some two hectares of rose trees romantically trimmed. Facing the minaret, a wide path crosses the entire park, at its edge stands a large fountain and in its center a long basin goes along the path. At the core of the park, rises the municipal library and a koubba white dome, grave of Lalla Zohra, daughter of a liberated slave, whose legend tells she was a woman during the day and a dove during the night, to escape her old masterââ¬â¢s attentions. Visiting this garden will also be, the opportunity to admire the relics of the Almoravides palaces.
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