Quick answer: The Majorelle Garden (Jardin Majorelle) is a botanical garden in Marrakech created by painter Jacques Majorelle from the 1920s and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Tickets are sold online for time slots; go at opening time to avoid queues and combine it with the YSL Museum next door.
With its electric blue villa, cacti and bamboo alleys, the Majorelle Garden is one of the most visited places in Morocco. Here is how to enjoy it without the crowds.
A short history
French painter Jacques Majorelle settled in Marrakech in 1917 and spent decades creating this garden around his art deco studio, painted in the intense blue now called “Majorelle blue”. In 1980, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé bought and saved the garden. YSL’s ashes were scattered here.
What to see
- The garden – plants from five continents, cacti, palm trees, water lilies and fountains.
- The Berber Museum (Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts) – jewellery, textiles and objects from across Morocco, in the former studio.
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech – next door, with its own ticket, dedicated to the designer’s work.
Tickets and opening hours
Tickets are sold online on the official Jardin Majorelle website with time slots; combined tickets with the museums are available. Hours vary by season, so check the website before your visit. Buying in advance is strongly recommended in high season.
Best time to visit
- At opening time or in the last hour before closing.
- Weekdays are calmer than weekends.
- Allow 1 hour for the garden, 2–3 hours with both museums.
How to get there
The garden is in Gueliz, about 2 km north of Jemaa el-Fna: 25 minutes on foot, or 10 minutes by taxi. A driver can drop you and wait – see our private Marrakech city transfers.
Combine it with
- A morning hot air balloon ride then Majorelle at opening.
- A private guided tour of Marrakech that includes Majorelle and the medina.
- Our full 3-day Marrakech itinerary.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Majorelle Garden tickets in advance?
Yes, it is highly recommended. Tickets are sold online with time slots on the official website, and queues can be long in high season.
How long do you need at the Majorelle Garden?
About 1 hour for the garden, and 2–3 hours if you also visit the Berber Museum and the YSL Museum.
Who owned the Majorelle Garden?
It was created by painter Jacques Majorelle and later bought and restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980.
Where is the Majorelle Garden?
In the Gueliz district of Marrakech, about 2 km north of Jemaa el-Fna square.
Written by the Todo Marruecos Tours travel team, local tour operators based in Morocco. Last updated: September 2026.