Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel
الحدائق العجيبة ببوقنادل
A themed exotic garden created by a French gardener in the 1950s, with bamboo trails, suspension bridges and Japanese- and Brazilian-style areas.
The Bouknadel Exotic Gardens were started in 1951 by French engineer Marcel François. Covering about 4 hectares, they recreate Brazilian rainforest, Japanese gardens, Chinese gardens and Polynesian landscapes, with bamboo trails, suspension bridges and ponds. There is also a small zoo and a plant museum. Admission is about MAD 20. The gardens are on the coastal road about 15 km north of Rabat, roughly a 30-minute taxi ride away.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Merinid Madrasa of Salé
- Salé Medina & Great Mosque
- Grand Theatre of Rabat
- Mohammed VI Tower
- Bouregreg Marina
- Hassan Tower
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Oulja Pottery Complex