The Jardin Majorelle is a roughly one-hectare (9,000 m²) botanical garden in the Gueliz new town of Marrakech, created by French Orientalist painter Jacques Majorelle from 1923 over some forty years. It is famous for its Art Deco villa and studio painted in the intense cobalt 'Majorelle Blue', and for exotic plants — cacti, palms and bamboo — gathered from five continents. Rescued and restored in 1980 by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, it is today one of Marrakech's most visited sights; in 2026 tickets are sold online only and an early-morning visit is strongly advised.
The vivid 'Majorelle Blue' villa and former studio — the signature cobalt-and-yellow palette that defines the garden
A collection of some 300 plant species from five continents — towering cacti, a shady bamboo tunnel, palms and lily pools
The Berber Museum (Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts) in the old studio, with around 600 Amazigh objects — jewelry, textiles and crafts
The Yves Saint Laurent memorial — after his death in 2008 his ashes were scattered here, marked by a column in the garden
Art Deco fountains, coloured pathways and cool shaded walks — a welcome respite from the heat
The adjacent Musée Yves Saint Laurent and its café and bookshop (separate venues next door)
Good to know
SeasonIn July, Marrakech reaches 38–42°C. Arrive at the 8 a.m. opening and bring water, a hat and sunscreen; the garden has shade but midday is very hot.
RulesSince 2023 there is no on-site ticket office — tickets are online only. Buy a timed slot in advance at the official tickets.jardinmajorelle.com. Options differ between garden-only and combined access to the Berber and YSL museums; always re-check prices and hours before you go.
RulesThe Yves Saint Laurent Museum and the private Villa Oasis garden are closed on Wednesdays. If you want a combined visit, plan the day accordingly.
CautionTouts and faux guides near the entrance may claim the garden is 'closed today', offer to 'skip the queue' or sell cheap tickets. Ignore them and buy only through the official website.
SafetyThe entrance and paths are narrow and crowded, so keep bags and phones in front of you to deter pickpockets. With a petit taxi, insist on the meter or agree the fare first — overcharging of tourists is common.
MannersThis is a garden made for calm. Keep your voice down, stay on the paths and do not touch or pick the plants. Picnics, drones and tripods are not allowed, and ask permission before photographing staff or locals.
CautionThe Moroccan dirham is a closed currency — exchange money locally and avoid unofficial changers. Third-party resale tickets often carry a markup.
Practical info
The garden is on Rue Yves Saint Laurent in Gueliz (new town), about 2–3 km from the medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa — roughly 10–15 minutes by petit taxi or a 25–30 minute walk (there is no metro or train). The garden opens daily about 08:00–18:30 (last entry 18:00), the Berber Museum about 08:30–18:00, and the YSL Museum 10:00–18:00 (closed Wednesdays). Tickets are online only, with garden-only entry around 170 dirhams and higher combined tickets plus student and Moroccan-resident reductions; always confirm current prices and hours before visiting.
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