Le Jardin Secret
#4of 9 places to visit in MarrakechMarrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Also known as Jardin Secret Marrakech · The Secret Garden · Le Jardin Secret Medina
Quick answer
Opening hours: 09:30–18:00. Entry: MAD 100 for foreign visitors. Allow 1.5 hrs. Best time: 09:30 - 11:00.
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- Opening hours
- 09:30–18:00
- Open daily. Hours change by month: 09:30-19:30 from March to September, 09:30-18:30 in February and October, and 09:30-18:00 from November to January; the 09:30-18:00 winter window is shown as the safest. Ramadan hours are 09:30-16:30 daily, per the official site. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Entry fee
- MAD 100
- For foreign visitors
- Time needed
- 1.5 hrs
- Best time of day
- 09:30 - 11:00
- Best months
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Address
- 121 Rue Mouassine, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
About Le Jardin Secret
Le Jardin Secret charges MAD 100 for adults and is open 09:30 until 18:00, 18:30 or 19:30 depending on the season, as of 2026, with a separate MAD 40 charge for the tower. The site is a restored palace complex on Rue Mouassine, in the northern medina, with two gardens behind walls: an Islamic garden with fountains and pools, and an exotic garden planted with species from several continents. Le Jardin Secret is used mostly as a quiet rest stop from the souks. Tiled paths, plaster-and-tile pavilions and shaded cafe seating make it a rest between the lanes and the tower's rooftop view, which is the reason most visitors pay the extra charge.
Best time of day: 09:30 - 11:00. When the courtyards are quiet and the water features and tiled paths are in shade.
Le Jardin Secret timings
Le Jardin Secret opens at 09:30 and closes at 18:00. The weekend is no different: Saturday and Sunday follow the same times.
- Opening hours
- 09:30–18:00
Mon–Sun 09:30–18:00 - Open daily. Hours change by month: 09:30-19:30 from March to September, 09:30-18:30 in February and October, and 09:30-18:00 from November to January; the 09:30-18:00 winter window is shown as the safest. Ramadan hours are 09:30-16:30 daily, per the official site. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed on
- Open every day
Good to know: Ramadan hours are 09:30-16:30 daily, per the official site.
Opening hours compiled from lejardinsecretmarrakech.com and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
Le Jardin Secret ticket price
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard ticket (foreign visitors) | MAD 100 |
| Concession (student / senior) | MAD 80 |
| Children | Free |
Le Jardin Secret charges MAD 100 for standard adult admission, as of 2026, per the official site; visitors under 24 pay MAD 80, Moroccan citizens pay MAD 50 and groups of 15 or more pay MAD 80 each. Children under 12 and visitors with reduced mobility enter free. Access to the tower costs an extra MAD 40 (MAD 30 reduced). One third-party guide lists MAD 30 as a reduced rate for young Moroccans, which conflicts with the official page; verify at the ticket office. Tickets can be bought at the entrance or online, and the official shop lists them as valid for one year.
Prices compiled from lejardinsecretmarrakech.com and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
Best time to visit Le Jardin Secret
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
09:30 - 11:00
Opening CalmBest time to go
The courtyards and paths are quiet; fountains and tiles are in shade and the tower has no queue.
Quiet11:00 - 14:00
Souk Overflow
Visitors coming from the souks fill the cafes and the tower stairs; still manageable because the site is not on the main tour-bus circuit.
Moderate14:00 - 16:30
Afternoon Heat
Heat sends visitors to the cafe seating and shaded corners; tower queues are longest at this time.
Busy16:30 - 18:30
Closing Hours
Crowds thin and the light softens; the last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Quiet
History of Le Jardin Secret
Le Jardin Secret has Saadian origins, according to the official site, and passed through several owners before its restoration. It opened to the public in 2016 after a restoration project running from 2008 to 2016, and the site includes a 16th-century tower with a view over the medina roofs and the Atlas on clear days.
Le Jardin Secret is divided into two spaces, an Islamic garden and an exotic garden, and the official site describes fountains, pools and paved pathways in the Islamic section. The site is run as a privately managed heritage attraction, so prices and hours are set by the operator rather than shown on the state monuments schedule. No lasting closure after the September 2023 Al Haouz earthquake was found in sources, but verify the tower's opening status at the ticket office.
Rules & etiquette at Le Jardin Secret
Le Jardin Secret asks visitors to keep to the paths and not to pick plants or sit on the water-feature edges. The tower is reached by narrow stairs and access is restricted for children under 6, per the official site. Bags can be left at a cloakroom, and Wi-Fi and restrooms are provided. Wheelchair access covers the gardens but not the tower.
Le Jardin Secret permits photography for personal use; tripods and commercial shoots need permission. Two cafes, Sahrij and Menzeh, serve mint tea and light meals, and the site accepts cash in dirhams and euros as well as cards. There is no dress code in the gardens, though modest clothing suits the medina. Tipping the cafe staff about 10 percent is normal in Morocco.
Tips for visiting Le Jardin Secret
- 1
Le Jardin Secret makes sense after the souks, since it is on Rue Mouassine, a five-minute walk from Souk Semmarine and about 10-15 minutes from Jemaa el-Fnaa. Buy the tower ticket on arrival if the weather is clear; the rooftop viewpoint gives a wide view of the medina and, in winter, the snow-capped High Atlas.
- 2
Le Jardin Secret is calmest on weekday mornings and in the last hour before closing. Tickets bought online are valid for a year and can be used any day and time, so a booking is not tied to a slot. The Mouassine quarter has small restaurants and fountains, but check prices on the menu; some places near the souk entrance charge tourist rates. Avoid the middle of a July or August day, when the exotic garden has limited shade.
How to reach Le Jardin Secret
We haven't pinned Le Jardin Secret's exact position yet; the map shows the other places in our Marrakech guide. Use the address below or the directions link.
121 Rue Mouassine, Medina, 40000 Marrakech, MoroccoDirections in Google Maps
From Jemaa el-Fnaa
0.8 km · 10-15 min
Free on foot
From Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
9 km · 40-55 min
MAD 30 one-way on Bus 19 (as of 2026)
From Marrakech railway station (ONCF)
6 km · 20-30 min
Typically MAD 30-50 on the meter or an agreed fare
Nearest airport
From Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
approximately 9 km, 25-35 minutes by taxi to the medina edge.
Nearest station
From Marrakech railway station (ONCF)
approximately 6 km; take a taxi to the medina edge, then walk.
Le Jardin Secret FAQs
How much does Le Jardin Secret cost?
Le Jardin Secret costs MAD 100 for adults, as of 2026, per the official site. Under-24s pay MAD 80, Moroccan citizens pay MAD 50, children under 12 enter free and the tower is an extra MAD 40.
What are the opening hours of Le Jardin Secret?
Le Jardin Secret opens at 09:30 and closes at 19:30 from March to September, 18:30 in February and October, and 18:00 from November to January. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and Ramadan hours are 09:30-16:30.
Is the tower at Le Jardin Secret worth the extra fee?
Yes, on a clear day. The 16th-century tower costs an extra MAD 40 and gives a rooftop view over the medina and, in winter, the High Atlas, though it is not wheelchair accessible.
Can you buy Le Jardin Secret tickets online?
Yes. Tickets can be bought at the entrance or on the official website, and per the official shop they are valid for one year and usable any day at your convenience. Verify current terms on the official site.
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