Jardin Majorelle

Overview

A 1-hectare botanical garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle starting in 1923. Its signature cobalt-blue structures, cacti, bamboo groves, and water features make it one of Morocco's most visited sites.

Highlights

• Majorelle Blue: Vivid cobalt-blue buildings creating electrifying contrast with green foliage.
• Cactus collection: Over 1,800 species of cacti from five continents.
• Berber Museum: Art Deco studio displaying Berber jewellery, textiles, and pottery.

History

Jacques Majorelle spent 40 years creating the garden. After his death it fell into neglect until YSL and Pierre Bergé purchased and restored it in 1980.

Visitor Tips

• Arrive at 08:00: very crowded by 10:00.
• Entrance fee: 70 MAD garden + 30 MAD Berber Museum.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.