An independent guide to one of the world's most extraordinary botanical gardens — its history, plants, tickets, and the enduring legacy of Yves Saint Laurent.
Jardin Majorelle is a botanical garden and artist's landscape garden in Marrakech, Morocco, covering some 12 acres in the Guéliz quarter of the city. It was created by French Orientalist painter Jacques Majorelle (1886–1962) who spent decades designing and developing the grounds around his Moorish studio.
Majorelle arrived in Marrakech in 1917 to recover from illness and fell irreversibly under the spell of the city. Between 1923 and 1962 he cultivated an ambitious garden, planting species collected from five continents, designing elaborate tile fountains and pergolas, and eventually painting the architecture in a vivid cobalt blue that would come to bear his name worldwide: Majorelle Blue.
After Majorelle's death and subsequent financial difficulties, the garden fell into neglect and was threatened with demolition for a hotel development. In 1980 fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé purchased the garden and embarked on a meticulous restoration. Under their stewardship — and that of the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent after Pierre Bergé's death in 2017 — the garden has been continuously improved and expanded.
Today Jardin Majorelle attracts more than 700,000 visitors annually, making it among the most-visited tourist sites on the African continent and a symbol of Marrakech recognised around the world.
The garden contains more than 300 plant species gathered from across five continents, creating an extraordinary tapestry of tropical and desert vegetation.
Towering groves of bamboo rise up to 12 metres, creating shaded canopies and a distinctive sound in the Marrakech breeze.
An extensive collection of cacti from the Americas stands in striking geometric arrangements against the blue-painted walls.
Fan palms, date palms and coconut palms punctuate the skyline, giving the garden its unmistakably tropical character.
Reflecting pools planted with water lilies and surrounded by papyrus create peaceful focal points throughout the garden.
Cascades of vibrant bougainvillea drape over pergolas and walls, adding brilliant colour throughout the spring and summer months.
African lotus flowers and other aquatic species thrive in the garden's ornamental pools, fed by traditional Moroccan water channels.
Jardin Majorelle offers several ticket options depending on which attractions you wish to visit. The garden, the Berber Museum and the adjacent Yves Saint Laurent Museum each have separate admission fees. The table below reflects reference prices from publicly available sources — always verify the current prices directly with the venue before your visit.
| Category | Price (MAD) |
|---|---|
| Garden only — Adults | 150 MAD |
| Garden only — Children (under 12) | 70 MAD |
| Garden + Berber Museum | 200 MAD |
| YSL Museum — Adults | 120 MAD |
| YSL Museum — Children | 60 MAD |
| Garden + Berber Museum + YSL Museum | from 290 MAD |
Reference prices only. Fees are subject to change. Please verify current prices on the official Jardin Majorelle website before visiting.
Jardin Majorelle is located in the Guéliz district of Marrakech, easily reached from both the medina and the ville nouvelle. The garden is open year-round with seasonal opening times.
The garden may close on select Moroccan national holidays. Check the official website for any closures before your visit. The YSL Museum keeps its own separate schedule.
Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Guéliz, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco
Petit taxis from Jemaa el-Fna take 5–10 minutes. Agree the fare before departure or insist on the meter.
Approximately 20–25 minutes walking from the medina through Avenue Mohammed V.
Several Alsa Bus routes serve the Guéliz district. Stops within a short walk of the garden entrance.
Yves Saint Laurent first set foot in Marrakech in 1966 and described it as a revelation — a place where colour, light and culture converged in ways that would permanently shape his creative vision. "Marrakech taught me colour," he said. He returned repeatedly throughout his career, drawing direct inspiration from the city's dyes, fabrics and architecture.
In 1980 Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé purchased Jardin Majorelle, saving it from imminent demolition. They invested extensively in its restoration, replanting depleted sections, repairing water features and repainting the buildings in Majorelle Blue. The garden became YSL's personal retreat, a place of deep emotional significance.
After Yves Saint Laurent's death in June 2008, Pierre Bergé arranged for his ashes to be scattered in the rose garden within Jardin Majorelle — a fitting memorial in the place Saint Laurent had loved most. A simple stele marks the spot.
In 2017, a year before Pierre Bergé's own death, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (YSL Museum) opened in a purpose-built building adjacent to the garden. The museum houses a permanent collection of couture garments, accessories, sketches and photographs documenting Saint Laurent's extraordinary fifty-year career.
"I have known fear and the terrors of solitude. I have known those fair-weather friends we call tranquillisers and drugs. I have known the prison of depression and the confinement of hospital. But one day I was able to emerge from all that darkness. And Marrakech was part of my deliverance."— Yves Saint Laurent
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum opened in October 2017 next door to Jardin Majorelle. Designed by Studio KO, the 4,000 m² building houses 50 haute couture garments, 45 fashion accessories, 9,000 original sketches and 5,000 fabric samples from the YSL archives.
A separate entrance ticket is required. The museum has its own café and bookshop.
Independent reference sources for planning your visit to Jardin Majorelle and exploring Marrakech.
Official website of the garden with current ticket prices, opening hours and online booking information.
The official site of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech, including exhibition programme and visitor information.
Official tourism body for Morocco providing destination guides, travel advice and event calendars.
Local tourism authority with maps, guides to Marrakech's medina, souks, riads and day trips.
The foundation that manages both the garden and the museum, preserving the legacy of Yves Saint Laurent.
UNESCO documentation on the Medina of Marrakech, a World Heritage Site since 1985.
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