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moments, away from the prying
eyes of families and relatives
(see p77)
.
(
Regreening of Marrakech
Your first pleasant surprise
as you drive from the airport are
the roads lined with rose bushes
and jasmine, all part of an
initiative to transform the city
into a great green garden.
)
Orange Trees
Majorelle Gardens
artist's former studio is now a
mini Museum of Islamic Art,
painted a searing blue, known as
“Majorelle blue”
(see pp26-7)
.
Apart from jacaranda, the
streets of the New City are lined
with orange trees which flower
and bear fruit each spring. The
blossom is sold to perfume
companies for use in scents.
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Arset Moulay Abdesslem
Between Avenue
Mohammed V and the walls of
the medina, this public garden
has been given a makeover. The
lawns, divided by palm-shaded
pathways, are a favourite lunch
spot. The park also has public
internet centres.
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• Avenue Mohammed V
&
Koutoubia Gardens
On the south side of the
landmark mosque, these formal
gardens have stone pathways
lined with flowerbeds and topiary
hedges. The roses seem
impervious to the
heat and appear to be
in bloom throughout
the year
(see p12)
.
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Arset Moulay Abdesslem
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It may not be the
prettiest but this
neatly-planted green
space is beloved by
locals and its
proximity to places of
work makes it a
favourite lunchtime
hangout. Come
evening, you will spot
young couples looking
for a few private
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