The Moroccan Exotic Garden is a Biodiversity Haven With 500 Species

Morocco’s Exotic Gardens in the village of Bouknadel are a verdant haven of biodiversity, bringing together tropical and subtropical species from Africa, South America, and Asia. The four and a half-hectare garden, designed in 1951 by horticultural engineer Marcel François, is separated into distinct areas that symbolize different ecosystems.

More than 500 plant species from many nations and locations, such as China, South Asia, the Savannah, Congo, Japan, Brazil, and Polynesia, are on display in the Exotic Gardens. As stated by the gardens’ director, Ibrahim Haddane, the plants “adapt very well to its climatic and geological conditions”.

These gardens require constant maintenance. Every plant has different requirements for temperature, light, and water. Certain animals need extra attention to live in a climate different from their own.

Technical experts monitor plant development, modify watering schedules, and guard against illnesses that could harm delicate plants. The gardens experience temperatures ranging from 18°C in the winter to 25°C in the summer, with a humidity level of 60–70%. Sand and clay make up the soil.

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