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Marrakech Gardens Tour

Marrakech Gardens Tour: A Botanical Journey Through Time - Andalusian, Drought-Tolerant and Riad Gardens

Marrakech, often nicknamed "the rose among the palms," harbors a secret treasure trove of gardens and green spaces. This one-day tour is ideal for garden enthusiasts, designers, artists, and architects seeking inspiration from Marrakech's splendid green heritage. Our journey will take you through centuries-old Andalusian, Art Deco, and Moorish gardens, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and botanical wonder.
Tour Overview
  • Duration: One full day
  • Start/End Point: Your hotel in Marrakech
  • Transportation: Luxury vehicle and traditional horse-drawn carriage
  • Guide: Expert in Moroccan horticulture and garden history
Marrakech Gardens and Green Spaces Visited
  • Majorelle Gardens
  • El Bahia Palace Gardens
  • El Badi Palace Sunken Gardens
  • Koutoubia Gardens
  • La Mamounia Gardens
  • Private Villa Garden
  • Cactus Gardens at the Palmeraie
  • Harti Gardens & Cyber Park
Tour Highlights
Majorelle Gardens: A Painter's Paradise in Morocco
Begin your day at the world-famous Majorelle Gardens:
  • Created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s
  • Features bold Majorelle blue paint, revolutionizing garden aesthetics
  • Houses over 1,800 species of cacti and 400 species of palms
  • Includes Moorish and Art Deco inspired structures
As you wander through the gardens, observe:
  • The interplay of light and shadow
  • The elaborate system of canals connecting planted areas
  • The bold color palettes set against exotic plant collections
To reserve your private Marrakech Gardens Tour.
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El Bahia Palace: 19th Century Grandeur
Next, visit the El Bahia Palace and its surrounding gardens:
  • Built in the late 19th century
  • Exemplifies Eastern Architecture of the wealthy during that era
  • Features an eight-hectare garden showcasing traditional Moroccan landscaping
El Badi Palace: Sunken Gardens of the Saadian Dynasty
Explore the historic Sunken Gardens of El Badi Palace:
  • Commissioned in 1593 by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansour
  • Original complex took 25 years to build
  • Today, features a vast esplanade with orange trees and high walls
  • Offers panoramic views of the Medina and Atlas Mountains
Koutoubia Gardens: A Green Oasis in the City Center
Take a guided walk through the Koutoubia Gardens:
  • Surrounds the largest mosque in Marrakech
  • Dotted with palm trees, providing a perfect picnic and relaxation spot
  • The mosque's minaret inspired the Giralda of Seville and Hassan Tower of Rabat
La Mamounia: A Landmark Garden
Arrive at La Mamounia in a traditional horse-drawn carriage:
  • Built in 1929, this historical landmark is maintained by 40 gardeners
  • Features 60,000 annuals planted twice a year
  • Includes citrus and olive orchards, a desert garden, rose garden, and tropical garden
  • Houses a 200-year-old avenue of olive trees
  • Historically significant: Alfred Hitchcock wrote "The Birds" here
Enjoy Moroccan mint tea in the garden pavilion while soaking in the ambiance.
Private Villa Garden: Lunch Among the Palms
Experience a three-course lunch in the serene setting of a private villa garden.
Palmeraie & Cactus Gardens: A Botanical Wonder
Journey 15 kilometers outside Marrakech to visit Abderrazzak Benchaabane's Cactus Garden:
  • Created by renowned Garden Designer and Ethnobotanist Abderrazzak Benchaabane
  • Features 40 species of cacti from Morocco, South Africa, USA, South America, and Mexico
  • Adjacent Palmeraie Museum houses one of Morocco's most significant Modern Art collections
Harti Gardens: A Modern Green Space
Conclude your tour at the Harti Gardens in the new city of Gueliz:
  • Dates back to the Almoravid dynasty
  • Features an Olive Avenue, Desert Cactus Garden, and Rose Garden
  • Popular among locals for its serene atmosphere
Book Your Marrakech Gardens Tour
Immerse yourself in the lush green heritage of Marrakech. This tour offers a unique opportunity to meet local gardeners and botanists, gaining insider knowledge of Moroccan horticulture.
To reserve your private Marrakech Gardens Tour, call (800) 787-8806 or book online. Let us be your guide to the hidden green treasures of Marrakech.
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