Morocco’s Andalusian Gardens Are Radiant in Rabat

Open sunrise to sunset in Rabat, Morocco, the Andalusian Gardens, laid out by the French during the colonial period, are located within the Kasbah les Oudaias. Defined fruit trees and creeping bougainvillea, the gardens serve as public gathering space with plenty of shade and local flora– just be sure to pack some SPF.

Blooming trees and lush overlooks add grace and enchantment to ordinary planting schemes.

The highest elevation in Rabat (Morocco’s capital city) is only 160 meters above sea level! This combined with temperatures that range between a pleasant 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit over the course of the year make the city an ample place to cultivate blooming trees and low-lying shrubs.

Tiles, of course, are a trademark of Morocco interior and exterior design. At the Andalusian Gardens, subtle patterns integrate with corniced arches and hidden paths to create mysterious, inviting intersections of indoor and outdoor living.

Cultivating shade is a North African a past time.

Hedgerows, palmtrees, and clipped branches cohere to form striking, geometric vistas that make the Andalusian gardens as compelling as any public space in Morocco– even in the midst of a drought!