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Explore André Heller's open-air art garden, spotting works linked to Picasso while taking in panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.
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On arrival, use skip-the-line entry to pass the ticket desk, then step directly into the garden paths and begin exploring right away.
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Walk through a 2-hectare sculpture garden where Rodin's The Thinker, Keith Haring murals, and Calder works appear between cacti and bamboo.
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Your ticket includes access to the garden, the museum inside the grounds, and the rooftop bar area, so you can enjoy every level of the space.
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Skip-the-line entry to ANIMA Garden, Route d'Ourika, Marrakech
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Access to two onsite museum rooms with rotating international exhibitions
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Free round-trip shuttle from Lavage la Koutoubia car park, Marrakech (limited seats)
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Open-air sculptures by Rodin, Keith Haring, Alexander Calder, Igor Mitoraj, and others
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Atlas Mountain views including Jbel Toubkal (4,167m) from garden paths and café terrace
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Meals and drinks (available at Café Paul Bowles onsite)
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Hotel pickup and drop-off (shuttle departs from Koutoubia only)
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Travel insurance and personal expenses
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Gift shop purchases
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Explore ANIMA Garden with skip-the-line entry to the garden, museum, and rooftop bar in one seamless ticket.
Getting started
The free shuttle departs from Lavage la Koutoubia, the car wash and parking area just behind the Koutoubia Mosque gardens — look for the green signage. Book your shuttle seat when you book your ticket; capacity is limited and fills up, especially on weekends. The shuttle leaves on schedule, so arrive at the pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure. The 45-minute ride south follows the Route d'Ourika through the outskirts of Marrakech, past Berber villages, and into the foothills of the High Atlas.
If you're driving, head south on Route d'Ourika for 27km until you pass a TOTAL service station on your left. Turn right 1km after that at the ANIMA sign, then follow an unpaved track for 500 meters to the entrance.
Scan your ticket at the ANIMA Garden entrance and use your skip-the-line entry to move past the regular queues. After entering, follow on-site signs that direct you toward the pathways, the museum, and the rooftop bar. You can choose the order in which you visit each area and set your own pace throughout your time inside.
ANIMA Garden
What to expect
ANIMA Garden is the main outdoor space included in your ticket, with pathways and planted areas to explore at your own pace.
Features
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Keith Haring murals: Haring worked personally with André Heller; his bold graphic works on garden walls are among the most visually arresting pieces in the collection.
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Rodin's The Thinker: The original bronze cast sits in a garden clearing, encountered unexpectedly between plantings rather than on a museum plinth.
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Moroccan calli-graffiti: Abderrahim Hamza's large-scale works blend traditional Arabic calligraphy with contemporary street art — one of the few distinctly Moroccan voices in the collection.
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250+ plant species: Bamboo, towering cacti, palms, aromatic herbs, and flowering shrubs across 2 hectares; the density and variety is unlike anything else near Marrakech.
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Museum included: Two gallery rooms with changing international exhibitions are part of your entry — no separate booking or additional cost.
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Café Paul Bowles: Named after the American writer who spent much of his life in Morocco, the café serves fresh juices, fine teas, pastries, and meals made with herbs, saffron, and mint grown in the garden itself.
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Rooftop Atlas views: The terrace above the café offers a direct sightline to Jbel Toubkal (4,167m) — best from October through April when the summit is snow-capped.
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What to bring
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Comfortable flat shoes — paths are mostly compacted earth and gravel, with some uneven ground around sculptures and in the cactus sections.
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Sunscreen and a hat; shaded stretches alternate with open clearings, particularly around the central pond.
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A light layer for the museum rooms, which are air-conditioned.
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Your camera or phone with storage; because there are no labels, photographing works is how most visitors record what they've seen.
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Water, though fresh juices and teas are available at Café Paul Bowles at reasonable prices.
What's not allowed
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Drone photography is not permitted.
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Professional photography equipment requires prior arrangement with the garden.
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The shuttle departs on schedule; late arrivals at the pickup point miss the departure.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair access is limited. The main entrance area and some central paths are accessible, but sections with uneven terrain, steps near the museum, and narrower sculpture trails are not fully navigable in a wheelchair.
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Strollers can be pushed through the wider main garden paths; the more overgrown sculpture trails are narrow.
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Café Paul Bowles has ground-floor seating; the rooftop terrace involves a staircase with no lift.
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Seating (benches, chairs, hammocks) is scattered throughout the garden for rest breaks.
Additional information
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On-site extras: The café, boutique, and curated experiences on-site are not included and must be paid for separately.
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Shuttle pickup: Lavage la Koutoubia car park, behind the Koutoubia Mosque gardens, Marrakech.
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By public transport: Bus ALSA 25 serves the route from central Marrakech.
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By car: 27km south on Route d'Ourika, right turn 1km after the TOTAL station, then 500m on an unpaved track to the entrance.
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Toilets are available at Café Paul Bowles.
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A gift shop is located beside the café.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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