Hamma Botanical Garden / Jardin d'Essai : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Hamma Botanical Garden/experimental garden

The Hamma Botanical Garden, often called the experimental garden, is located in Algiers, in the Belouizdad district, on Mohamed Belouizdad Street. It is one of the best-known green spaces in the Algerian capital, appreciated both as a botanical garden, a place for strolling, and a site for discovering flora.

Originally created as an experimental garden for the acclimatization and study of plants, it has retained this scientific vocation while becoming a major tourist attraction. Its layout of pathways, flower beds, and plant areas showcases a great diversity of species, in a setting where landscape design is as important as the botanical collection.

The site is also notable for its sloping terrain and the features that structure the visit, with views over the plantings and shaded paths. This combination of scientific garden and public space gives it a distinctive identity, between natural heritage, horticultural culture, and a place of relaxation in the heart of Algiers.

The Hamma Botanical Garden is famous for the abundance of its plant species and for its role in the city’s green memory. People come here to observe remarkable trees, discover different botanical atmospheres, and enjoy a space where nature plays a central role, right next to the urban fabric.

Discover Algiers with a private guide

A private guide can help you experience the garden differently, explaining its history of acclimatization, the organization of its plant collections, and the place it holds in Algiers. The visit becomes more detailed, with references to the species, landscape features, and the links between this emblematic site and the city.