Jardin Majorelle
Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Gueliz
Täglich 8–18 Uhr (Sommer bis 18:30)
Garten: 150 MAD (~15€), Berbermuseum: +30 MAD, YSL Museum: 100 MAD (~10€)
The Jardin Majorelle is Marrakech's most famous attraction after the Djemaa el-Fna — and its exact opposite: Silence instead of chaos, blue instead of red, order instead of labyrinth. The garden was created in the 1920s by the French painter Jacques Majorelle and was purchased, restored, and saved from demolition by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980.
What makes the garden special?
- Bleu Majorelle: The intense cobalt blue that Majorelle used for his villa and architectural elements is so unique that it has its own name. It shines between cacti, bougainvillea, and bamboo like a painting.
- Botanical Garden: Over 300 plant species from five continents — gigantic cacti, palms, bamboo, water lilies, and flowering climbing plants. An oasis of tranquility.
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent: Right next to the garden (separate admission): the museum showcases the designer's haute couture creations, who made Marrakech his chosen home. The building itself — a masterpiece of modern architecture — is worth the visit.
- Berber Museum: In the blue villa: a collection of Berber art, textiles, jewelry, and everyday objects — small but finely curated.
💡 Tipp
Come at the opening at 8 AM — the garden is almost empty then and the light is perfect for photos. At midday, it is crowded and the heat oppressive. Combine the visit with the YSL Museum next door — together you need 2–3 hours.
