must-visit in MarrakechPark & Garden

Jardin Majorelle

📍 Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090, Morocco

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Introduction

The Jardin Majorelle sits in Marrakech's Gueliz quarter, designed in 1924 by French painter Jacques Majorelle; the vivid cobalt 'Majorelle blue' still comes from paint mixed and flown in from France. Cacti tower over the paths, palm and bamboo shade a tiled fountain, and the blue villa now houses the Berber Museum. Yves Saint Laurent bought the garden in 1980 and restored it for decades; in 2017 his ashes and those of partner Pierre Bergé were interred beneath a Moorish-style memorial inside. Go right at opening to beat the heat and tour groups.

✨ Highlights

A Painter's Garden

Created in 1924 by French painter Jacques Majorelle in Marrakech's new town, the garden's signature 'Majorelle blue' pigment is still blended in France and flown in specially.

Cacti, Palms & the Blue Villa

Cacti tower above the paths amid palms and fountain pools, and the deep-blue villa now houses the Berber Museum.

Yves Saint Laurent's Legacy

Yves Saint Laurent bought the garden in 1980 and restored it over decades; in 2017 his ashes and those of his partner were laid to rest beneath a Moroccan-style memorial within the garden.

Arrive at Opening

Enter right at opening time to beat the midday heat and the tour groups.

Photo Opportunities

The cobalt walls, cacti and bamboo make it one of Marrakech's most photographed corners.

🛈 Practical Info

→Address：Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090, Morocco

→Suggested Duration：1-2 hours

→Tips：Check the official website for the latest information before you go.

→Transport：Reachable by car or public transport.

💡 Tips

• Check the official website in advance for the latest opening hours and ticket prices.

• Tickets often sell out in high season - book your time slot online ahead of your visit.

• Pair the garden with the nearby Yves Saint Laurent Museum for a full half-day in Gueliz.

• Go early in the morning: light is softer for photos and the midday sun can be fierce.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Jardin Majorelle?

Check the official website in advance for the latest opening hours and ticket prices. Tickets often sell out in high season - book your time slot online ahead of your visit.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.