Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech

Overview

A purpose-built museum by Studio KO, opened in 2017 to celebrate YSL's four-decade love affair with Morocco. The terracotta-and-concrete building holds rotating haute couture exhibitions.

Highlights

• Haute couture hall: 50+ garments from YSL's 5,000-piece archive, including Mondrian dresses and Le Smoking.
• Architecture: Interlocking brick patterns evoking Moroccan weaving and couture fabric grain.
• Pierre Bergé auditorium: 150-seat theatre for screenings and lectures.

History

YSL first visited Marrakesh in 1966 and bought Jardin Majorelle in 1980. The museum opened October 2017.

Visitor Tips

• Combo ticket: Available with Jardin Majorelle (180 MAD).
• Closed Wednesdays: Plan accordingly.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.