Meknes, Morocco

Sahrij Swani

Sahrij Swani, Meknes

A vast rectangular reservoir built in the late 17th century under Moulay Ismail, stretching roughly 319 by 149 meters. It stored irrigation and siege water for the imperial city and doubled as a serene royal pleasure lake.

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Location

Coordinates: 33.8815, -5.557

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