Gardens of Marrakech
20th Apr 2026
Key Highlights
- The bustling square of Jemaa El Fna at the heart of the city
- Faded glory at El Badi Palace
- Contemporary style at Le Jardin Secret
- Bright colours and international glamour at the Majorelle
- Delightful flavours and aromas in the Ourika Valley
Summary
The timeless city of Marrakech, which gave its name to Morocco, has an enduring appeal, with its low-rise pink and red buildings set against the magnificent backdrop of the snow-capped Atlas mountains. Its beating heart is the square of Jemaa El Fna, where musicians and story-tellers and snake-charmers act out compelling scenes which have changed little over the centuries, and you will find yourself irresistibly drawn here.
Other attractions in this most alluring of North African cities include El Bahia Palace, with sunlit courtyards, planted with cypress, orange trees and jasmine and furnished with wells and fountains and El Badi Palace, a vast, ruinous site with a lingering sense of grandeur.
We also visit the Agdal and Menara gardens, where the surrounding mountains are mirrored in sheets of water, and the fabulous, brightly coloured gardens of Majorelle. Escaping the bustle of the city we have an excursion to the Ourika Valley in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Meals and visits as per the itinerary
Meet your tour manager
Trevor Edwards
Trevor Edwards has been a self-employed Horticulturist for almost 50yrs. For the first 25 years, he operated his own small Garden Centre in his hometown of Carrickfergus. Since then, he has worked as a Garden Designer & Consultant. He has featured on TV & Radio programmes. In recent years, he has travelled all over the world as a Garden Tour Manager including Italy, Sicily, Spain, France, USA, Japan, Morocco, Singapore & New Zealand, Grenada, Barbados, Mauritius & Gardens of India’s Golden Triangle. Garden Tours of Ireland feature regularly in his busy schedule, bringing gardeners form all over the world to visit the wonderful Gardens of the Island of Ireland. He has lectured in many countries on the Gardens of Ireland on behalf of Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland to promote Garden Tourism to the Island of Ireland. Trevor is/was a - Director/Trustee of the Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Trust - Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners - Freeman of the City of London. - President/Trustee of the Northern Ireland Amenity Council organisers of the Best Kept Awards Northern Ireland (Towns & Villages) - Area Organiser of the National Gardens Scheme in Northern Ireland from 2020 to 2024 - Former Director/Trustee of the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society. (Now UAH) - Member of the Ulster Tree Committee in the 1980s
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart this morning from London to Marrakech. On arrival we will be met by our coach and transfer to our hotel in the city. Located in the heart of the luxurious district of Hivernagein, five minutes’ walk from the heart of old Marrakesh, Es Saadi Gardens & Resort Palace features sumptuous decoration created by Master Craftsmen of Morocco. The hotel is set in extensive grounds and once we have settled into the hotel we will have a tour of the gardens with the Head Gardener.
Meals includedDinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 00:00 | |
| Marrakech Airport | 00:00 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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