Agdal Gardens Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours & Travel

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Agdal Gardens- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Morocco; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

The Agdal Gardens, located south of Marrakesh's Kasbah and royal palace, cover 340 hectares of historically significant orchards and gardens. Established during the Almohad dynasty, these gardens combine centuries of botanical cultivation with remarkable hydraulic engineering. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, the gardens reflect the sophistication of Islamic garden design and Morocco's agricultural and engineering advancements. The vast reservoir, created during the reign of Abu Ya'qub Yusuf, highlights ancient water management techniques, while the introduction of fruit and olive trees, along with orange and lemon trees, marks the start of a long-standing agricultural tradition. The gardens also feature palaces such as Dar el-Hana and Dar al-Bayda, showcasing Morocco's royal history and architectural achievements.

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Reviews of Agdal Gardens

Yassine Benfettah

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-09

It was very easy to pot my location I can't wait to try if it really works
Anna Rottau

1
Reviewed: 2024-01-13

Closed on Friday. No information about it on google maps. Entrance more than a half of an hour walk from the Kasbah. Not recommended to go there by foot.
Jenny Howell

1
Reviewed: 2023-12-30

We walked along a really dusty and busy dual carriageway for what seemed like forever along the boundary of the Jardins d’Agdal. All we could see were acres of olive trees in a parched landscape (and it’s the end of December…). We couldn’t find an obvious entrance so we stopped in the shade to read the reviews. Should have done that first. Basically that was all there is. Not wanting to waste the long walk we crossed the road to the Botanical Gardens. I’m no botanist so probably didn’t know the subtleties. But it was green and there was a cafe at the end with the footie on, so it wasn’t a total waste🙄😂
James Zhang

2
Reviewed: 2023-01-16

For some reason the path was blocked and the guard told me they were closed due to corona. It didn’t really make sense considering it’s 2023. Really unfortunate. It looks nice from the outside.
Nikos Douvlis

1
Reviewed: 2019-12-01

Don't waste your day visiting this place. The "gardens" (just some olive trees) are hidden behind walls and you only get to walk the main street that leads to a water tank - which is filled with dirty water and some carps. Locals seem to enjoy feeding the carps with bread. The carps seem to enjoy murdering one another.