The Moroccan Pavilion
An Andalusian-style building decorated by Moroccan craftsmen.
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A large garden on the shore of Putrajaya Lake gathering plants from tropical regions around the world in orderly sections, with shaded paths, wooden bridges and green hills. It is one of the biggest green spaces in the administrative capital, and a place for a quiet walk away from the heat of its open boulevards. Its gem is the Moroccan Pavilion, a small building decorated by Moroccan craftsmen in the Andalusian style with zellige tiles, carved plaster and courtyards, one of the loveliest things in all of Putrajaya. There are also boardwalks over the water, children's play areas and plant information centres. Entry to the garden is free. It is big, so bicycles are for hire and a small tram runs on token tickets, with pedal boats on the lake. Note, though, that the visitor centre, bike hire and tram close on Tuesdays, and the visitor centre shuts over midday. Much of the garden is exposed, so come in the morning or just before sunset, with water and a hat. It suits families and children, and pairs with the Putra Mosque and the Moroccan Pavilion in half a day.
An Andalusian-style building decorated by Moroccan craftsmen.
Wooden bridges and paths along the lake.
Bikes, a tram, pedal boats and play areas.
Precinct 1, on the shore of Putrajaya Lake
Moroccan Pavilion, PutrajayaA piece of Fez and Marrakesh in the middle of a tropical garden in Malaysia: a s4 minutes walk
Putra MosqueA pink mosque, its dome and walls clad in rose-tinted granite, standing on the e15 minutes walk4.6
Putra Square and Perdana PutraThe broad central square at the heart of Putrajaya, laid out as a great star and16 minutes walkThe garden alone is a pleasant stroll, but its greatest value is the Moroccan Pavilion inside. Avoid Tuesdays, when the pavilion and rentals are closed.