Mouassine in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
Water from the Atlas Mountains
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. Water from the Atlas Mountains Marker
الماء النابع من سلسلة جبال الأطلس يصل إلى مراكش بواسطة الجاذبية و هي آلية متكونة من أنفاق جوفية ( ال خطارات وقنوات ( العين و الواد)، إلى أحواض اصطناعية ( صهريج) و أنابيب ( قادوس)، و يدخل إلى الريا ض من هذا المكان الكتلة السميكة من قطع الأجور و ملاط الجير التي ترونها هنا و التي هي مغلقة و غير متأثر ة بالعوامل الخارجية ومانعة للتسرب تشكل المفصل بين الأنبوبين اللذين يتشعبان من هذا المكان ليتوجها ناحية الحديقة العجائبية [ النقطة (1) و اتجاه الحديقة الإسلامية [ النقطة (1.8 الممران الماتيان اللذان نراهما جزئيا و اللذان ينقلان الماء يتكونان من أنابيب قصيرة من الطمي المحروق التي يدخل بعضه في بعض و التي وضعها عمال متخصصون المسمون القوادسية أو خطاريو تودعة.
L'eau qui, de la chaîne de montagnes de l'Atlas, arrivait à Marrakech par gravité, au moyen de tunnels souterrains (khettaras), de canaux ('ayn, ourd), de grands bassins artificiels (sabrij) et de conduits (gadous), pénétrait dans le riad à cet endroit. Le bloc compact en briques et mortier de chaux que vous voyez ici, et qui est hermétiquement fermé et étanche, constitue l'articulation des deux conduits, lesquels se ramifient, précisément à partir d'ici, vers le jardin exotique [Point 1A] et vers le jardin islamique [Point 1B]. Les conduits, en partie visibles, qui acheminent l'eau, sont formés de courts tuyaux en terre cuite enfoncés les uns dans les autres et posés par des ouvriers spécialisés, comme par exemple les quadsis ou les todghas khettarias.
The water, which, due to gravity, flowed downward from the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech through underground tunnels (khettaras), canals ('ayn, oued), large artificial dams (sahrij) and pipelines (qadous), entered into the riad at this point. The compact block of bricks and lime-mortar that you see, sealed and water-tight, is the junction for the two pipes that branch off toward the exotic garden [Point 1A] as well as to the Islamic garden [Point 1B]. The partially visible pipes, which convey the water, are formed with short terracotta pipes inserted into each other, and were laid by skilled workers such as the quadsis or the todghas khettarias.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 31° 37.845′ N, 7° 59.396′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Mouassine. It can be reached from Rue Mouassine, on the left when traveling north. The marker is visible inside the Riad Al Krissi, the Secret Garden. A small entry fee is required to enter the site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue Mouassine 31, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40000, Morocco. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, North Africa, The Maghreb, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, a French colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Octagonal Basin (a few steps from this marker); Water Distribution Point (a few steps from this marker); Communicating Vessels (within shouting distance of this marker); Marble Fountain (Khossa) (within shouting distance
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. Water from the Atlas Mountains Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
3. Nearby water distribution point mentioned in the marker text
"...compact block of bricks and lime-mortar that you see, sealed and water-tight, is the junction for the two pipes that branch off..."
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
