Le Jardin Secret review: our verdict
Two gardens facing each other behind a door on Mouassine Street: one exotic, where plants from five continents grow, the other Islamic, with a geometric layout irrigated by canals fed by water from the Atlas Mountains. The estate dates back to the Saadians, was rebuilt in the 19th century and then restored, and opened to the public only in 2016; mosaics, sculptures, and ornate ceilings are discovered as you stroll through the pathways.
A peaceful interlude after the alleys, ideal for two or solo with a camera, while children have fun following the small stream that runs between the shrubs. A small exhibition traces the estate's past, and you can linger at the café, whose terrace overlooks the garden and the medina. Less profitable for large families: the visit lasts less than an hour, sometimes twenty minutes, and the bill climbs quickly when everyone pays their ticket.
The good deal: Moroccan residents and those aged 12–24 pay less, 80 DH for the latter (as of July 2026), compared to around ten euros for an adult (as of May 2026). The trap: the extra fee requested to climb the tower, to be budgeted for if you want to see the upper garden. The best time slot: opening at 9:30, to enjoy the quiet pathways.
