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A stunning blue-accented botanical garden with cacti, bamboo, and a YSL museum.
About this experience
Designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle over 40 years, this stunning 2.5-acre botanical garden is famous for its vibrant 'Majorelle Blue' villa, cactus gardens, bamboo groves, and exotic plants from five continents. The garden was restored by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé in the 1980s. It houses the Berber Museum, showcasing North African tribal artifacts, and the nearby Yves Saint Laurent Museum, dedicated to the designer's 40-year career with fashion sketches, garments, and accessories. Saint Laurent's ashes were scattered here after his death in 2008. The contrast of the intense blue buildings against the green vegetation and bright flowers makes it a photographer's paradise [citation:1][citation:3][citation:5].
Insider Tips
- Arrive at opening time (8 AM) to avoid long queues
- The Berber Museum is an extra 30 MAD but highly recommended
- Book tickets online in advance to skip lines
- The YSL Museum across the street is worth visiting (extra fee)
Best Time to Visit
Best experienced during: Morning, April, October