Visit Majorelle Gardens in Morocco

Visit Majorelle Gardens in Morocco

πŸ“ Marrakech, MoroccoπŸ”„ RepeatableπŸ‘€ All ages
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Explore the enchanting botanical garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent. The vibrant cobalt blue buildings contrast beautifully with exotic plants, bamboo groves, and cacti from around the world. Visit early morning for the best light and fewer crowds, and don't miss the Berber Museum and YSL Museum on the grounds.

Difficulty
15/100Easy
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Cost
$10 – $30
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Time
2hours
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
None needed

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β€œThe heat just dissolves when you walk through the bright blue front door and into the otherworldly forest of every green and blue imaginable. Mustapha and I probably spent 2 hours marveling at the beautifully curated alcoves of nature. [...] There are geometric lily pad ponds inhabited by baby turtles, blue and green tiling surrounding bubbling fountains, plants potted in blue and yellow ceramic vessels that line every walkway, and curved archways embellished with carved plaster to make you remember exactly what country you’re in.”
positiveβ€” Quinninmorocco Β· Paperblogsource β†—
β€œWe booked the first time slot at 8:00 A.M. but arrived at 7:40 to be the first person in line. I walked through the entire gardens without another person in sight, and it was magical and relaxing (except not so relaxing but I was worried about it filling up!). I did a second loop to see what it would be like if we arrived 30 minute later… it was a completely different experience. It was already packed, with lines to wait in to get a photo or see a specific view point of the garden.”
mixedβ€” Afternoon 1793 (RSS mirror)source β†—
β€œI visited Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech and was honestly surprised by how peaceful it felt compared to the busy Medina. The intense blue buildings against the green palms and cactus gardens create a stunning contrast β€” especially under the Moroccan sun. [...] It’s a perfect escape if you need a calm break from the chaos of the city.”
positiveβ€” newmvbergen Β· r/Marrakechsource β†—

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