Marrakech is well known as a bustling city, but the city also offers some stunning gardens to enjoy the beauty of nature and art. Savor the scents, incredible colors and marvel at the beauty of Mother Nature away from the urban hustle, on the outskirts of Marrakech.
You can spend as much time as you want in each place.
1) It is a relatively new garden, where you can truly experience a relaxing atmosphere. Stroll among the trees, delightful flowers, pavilions, and sculptures as the Anima Garden resembles an outdoor museum that will offer the sensory experience you can’t get anywhere else. It is an incredibly Instagrammable place that undobtedly inspires and delights everyone, regardless the age. The place was created by the universal artist André Heller, one of the most influential multimedia artists in the world.
2) Saffron is one of the most well-known natural treasures of Morocco. Visit an organic saffron plantation situated in a large garden filled with citrus trees, herbs, and exotic plants. The garden also features stables housing donkeys as well as chickens and peacocks on site.
The flowering of Saffron is between October 21 and November 30 of each year.
During your visit:
*** Monday and Tuesday garden is closed
We recommend lunch in the saffron garden
3) Discover the beauty of the gorgeours Cactus Thiemann farm, which spans over 7 hectares and is filled with a different varieties of cacti, totaling over 150 species. It is the largest cactus paradise in all of Africa!
It is an ideal place for leisurely walks, enchanting photo sessions and memorable ceremonies.
Cactus Garden is open from Wednesday to Saturday
***closed in August
The Lawrence of Morocco map displays the locations of the destinations and accommodation that we have selected and visited; for each item, hovering over or clicking the marker will display a short summary and photo of that place or hotel, and hotel pricing. Follow the links in the info box to the full page listing which has much more information.
Note that the online map offers both a satellite view (click satellite in the top right) and, for some locations, a street level view (Drag the person in the top left onto the map). These let you explore the country; and when you wish to explore in person, or if you have any questions about the places you see, give our staff a call, or request a quote. Our staff regularly visit the places and accommodation that we feature.
When you book a holiday with us we will provide full driving instructions for reaching your accommodation, where necessary; these can be used by yourself, or you could enjoy the luxury of a driver. Alternatively we will arrange private (car rather than coach) transfers for you; helicopter transfers are also possible for some destinations.
We really know Morocco and have had the pleasure of making many people's dream trips become reality over the years. It has been our privilege to be asked to manage holidays, weddings and productions for so many fantastic and discerning clients. We remain small and dedicated to providing excellent honest advice to enable you to sit back, relax and enjoy the fun bits without having to manage the unpredictability of this fascinating country.
If you want it done right, look no further!
