An oasis in Marrakech

Jardin Majorelle

 

jardin-majorelle-marrakech

Away from the mayhem of Marrakech is one of the most visited attractions in Morocco – The Jardin Majorelle. A tranquil oasis of vibrant colour and exotic plants. It was designed in the 1920s-1930s by French artist Jacques Majorelle and was opened to the public in 1947.

The garden also has a famous connection to fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, who together with his partner Pierre Berge, bought Jardin Majorelle in 1980 and lovingly restored it in order to prevent it from being turned into a hotel.

When Yves Saint Laurent passed away in 2008, his ashes were scattered in the garden and a memorial was built bearing his name.

yves-saint-laurent-memorial

Although I’m not much of a green-fingered type, I do love a garden! And I love colour, which Majorelle Garden has in abundance. There are stand-out pops of bold yellow and vibrant blue, known as Majorelle Blue, dotted between the lush greenery throughout the garden.

blue-fountains-in-jardin-majorelle

vibrant-colours-at-the-majorelle-garden-marrakech

villa-at-majorelle-garden-marrakech

villa-and-cacti-at-jardin-majorelle

ornate-moroccan-window-majorelle-blue

We didn’t pick the warmest time of year to visit Morocco, so after a gentle stroll spotting birds and admiring the plants and the fish in the pond, we stopped in the on-site cafe for a hot, sweet, mint tea. I actually developed a bit of an addiction to mint tea while I was in Marrakech!

morccan-mint-tea

bird-in-the-garden-in-marrakech

majorelle-garden-marrakech

pond-at-majorelle-garden

I would definitely recommend a visit to the Jardin Majorelle if you want a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, and although my photos aren’t the greatest I would say that the gardens are a photographer’s or instagram addict’s dream!

The garden can be found on Rue Yves Saint Laurent and is open every day of the year.


You can keep up to date with my blogging adventures at Follow

You might also like...

4 Comments

    1. quirkylittleplanet

      It’s lovely isn’t it 🙂

  1. I REALLY want to go to the Jardin Majorelle. It’s just so, so beautiful. My friend visited a few years ago and ever since I’ve been obsessed with it – even more so now thanks to your gorgeous photos <3

    1. quirkylittleplanet

      Aww thank you for your comment. I would say it’s a must when in Morocco 🙂

Leave a Reply