Rabat

Parks & Gardens

Rabat’s green spaces blend colonial-era urban planning with traditional Moroccan landscaping. The city features the historic Jardin Andalou within the Kasbah of the Udayas and the expansive Essais Botanical Garden, which houses over 650 plant species. These parks, ranging from the century-old trees of Nouzhat Hassan to the commemorative 16th November Square, offer a look into the city's botanical diversity and architectural history.

Jardin Andalou

Located inside the Kasbah of the Udayas, this early 20th-century garden follows traditional Hispano-Moorish design with formal paths, citrus trees, and bougainvillea.

Essais Botanical Garden

Established in 1914, this 17-hectare botanical garden contains over 650 plant species, including rare tropical flora, succulents, and an arboretum.

Nzht hsan

Rabat's oldest and largest public park, created during the French Protectorate, featuring mature trees and manicured lawns near the city's administrative center.

Place Bab Lamrissa saht bab lmryst

A landscaped public square situated adjacent to the 13th-century Marinid gate, Bab Lamrissa, serving as a gateway between the riverfront and the medina.

16th November Square

A central garden square featuring fountains and palm trees, commemorating the return of Sultan Mohammed V from exile in 1955.

Place Ibn Yassine

A landscaped public square and recreational park located in the Agdal district, providing green space near the local sports facilities.