A staple throughout Morocco, and at Le Jardin Secret it arrives hot in a traditional glass, fragrant with crushed fresh mint. The sugar is added to taste. Reviewers mention the setting — sitting under orange and lemon trees with this tea — makes it taste better than anywhere else in the Medina. Many return just for the ritual.
Tips from diners
Order mint tea and sit in the Islamic garden — the tree-lined paths make this the most peaceful hour in the Medina.
Arrive at opening (9:30 AM) before tour groups fill the garden — you'll have it almost to yourself.
For those preferring non-Moroccan tea, the café stocks Earl Grey and Darjeeling, both served properly hot and strong. Reviewers appreciate the option, especially if visiting for multiple days and wanting variety from constant mint tea.
Tips from diners
A nice change of pace from mint tea — pairs well with cake and the garden setting.
The café bakes cakes daily — flavors rotate seasonally and are never listed, so ask your server what came out of the oven that morning. Reviewers mention these are light, not overly sweet, and pair well with mint tea.
Tips from diners
Ask what cake came out this morning — seasonal flavors change daily and the homemade quality is noticeable.
The salad uses seasonal vegetables from local markets. It's dressed simply — olive oil, lemon, maybe a pinch of salt. Reviewers appreciate that it doesn't come drowning in heavy dressing, letting the quality of the vegetables shine.
Tips from diners
A healthy, affordable lunch — pair with tea for under 100 MAD and stay for hours.
The café sources local bread and fills it with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and local cheese. It's simple, fresh, and made to order. Reviewers note this is a perfect light lunch if you want something more than tea but not a heavy meal.
Tips from diners
A light lunch option — order this with mint tea and sit for an hour without pressure.
Le Jardin Secret opened in 2016 as a public garden within a restored 19th-century riad in the heart of the Medina. The space divides into an Islamic garden with geometric paths and an exotic garden heavy with global plants — a rare quiet pocket among the souks. Two cafés sit at either end, serving light meals and traditional Moroccan tea. The site has become one of Marrakech's most-reviewed attractions because it combines history, horticulture, and hospitality in a single hidden courtyard.
Entry to the garden costs 70 MAD per person (café access included) — plan for 1–2 hours to explore the gardens and the two cafés.
No reservations — it's first-come, first-served. Arrive early morning (before 11 AM) to avoid crowds and have the garden to yourself.
The garden is accessible to those with reduced mobility, with paved paths through both the Islamic and exotic gardens.
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