Secret Garden

The Secret Garden, in Marrakech

The Secret Garden is a magnificent garden hidden in the heart of the medina of Marrakech. The Marrakech audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this haven of peace, where Islamic and exotic gardens offer a parenthesis of freshness and serenity.

A haven of peace hidden in the medina

The Secret Garden is a restored former palace, nestled behind the walls of the medina of Marrakech. This setting of greenery reveals two complementary gardens: an Islamic garden, organised according to a strict symmetry around canals and pools, a symbol of paradise, and an exotic garden gathering plants from all over the world. Pavilions, fountains, paths and zellige compose a harmonious and refined ensemble. A tower also offers a fine view over the medina. Far from the tumult of the souks, the Secret Garden is a parenthesis of freshness and serenity.

What to see

Here you discover the symmetrical Islamic garden around its canals, the exotic garden with plants from all over the world, the pavilions, fountains and zellige, and a tower offering a fine view over the medina. The Secret Garden is a haven of peace in the heart of Marrakech. It is a peaceful stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Secret Garden lies in the heart of the medina of Marrakech, reachable on foot through the lanes. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to enjoy the view from the tower.

What is in the Secret Garden of Marrakech?

An Islamic garden symmetrical around canals, an exotic garden with plants from all over the world, pavilions, fountains and a tower offering a view over the medina.

Where is the Secret Garden?

In the heart of the medina of Marrakech, in Morocco.