Majorelle Garden (Jardin Majorelle)
- Address: Avenue Yacoub el Mansour, Marrakech
- Hours: Open daily from October 1st to April 30th from 8am - 5:30pm, from May 1st to September 30th 8am - 6pm
- Admission: 30dh (€3)
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax,
Nature & Wildlife,
Romantic,
Park / Garden
The Majorelle Garden is one of the most magical places in a city with no shortage of enchantment. Its founder, French painter Jacques Majorelle, fell in love with Marrakech in the early 20th century and after developing this charming oasis, opened it to the public in 1947. Apart from the huge range of exotic plants, including rare succulents and towering palms, the most distinctive feature is the intense, almost psychedelic shade of blue used in the garden’s walls and buildings.
The garden fell into disrepair and in 1980 was purchased and restored by the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. It now also houses the Islamic Art Museum, containing exhibits which belonged to both Saint Laurent and Majorelle himself.
Latest Reviews
Review by Craig B, November 2012
Doing what: Marrakech Botanical Tour
Majorelle Gardens are stunning. The Menara gardens are more like an orchard and the Agdal gardens were closed as the King was in residence. However, the carriage ride is a good way to spend an hour or so and the tour was still good value for money.
Review by Craig B, November 2012
Doing what: Marrakech Botanical Tour
Majorelle Gardens are stunning. The Menara gardens are more like an orchard and the Agdal gardens were closed as the King was in residence. However, the carriage ride is a good way to spend an hour or so and the tour was still good value for money.
Review by Bazzerb, January 2013
Doing what: Marrakech Botanical Tour
The Majorelle gardens were very good but, unfortunately, it started to rain and got heavier which ruined the rest of the tour. Not much fun in an open carriage which was covered over and you could see nothing. Not the operators fault. They cannot control the weather.
Practical Info
The Majorelle Garden is in the Nouvelle Ville (New Town) and can be reached in under 10 minutes by taxi from Djemaa el Fna.
