🌵✨ Jardin Majorelle: Marrakech’s Oasis of Art & Botanic Beauty

#summervacay **📍 *Why Visit?*** Created by French painter **Jacques Majorelle** in the 1920s and later restored by **Yves Saint Laurent**, this **vibrant blue-and-yellow garden** is a hypnotic blend of **exotic plants, Berber art, and fashion history**. A must-see for design lovers! --- ### **🗓️ Half-Day Itinerary: Gardens, Museums & Chic Breaks** #### **Morning: Beat the Crowds** - **8:00 AM** – **Arrive Early** (opens at 8:30 AM; quietest before 10 AM). - **Explore the Garden**: - **Cactus Forest**: 300+ species, including **10-meter-high giants**. - **Electric Blue Pavilion**: The iconic **"Majorelle Blue"** studio. - **Trickling Fountains**: Designed to mimic **desert oasis sounds**. #### **Midday: Art & Culture** - **10:30 AM** – **Berber Museum** (inside the garden) - YSL’s collection of **jewelry, textiles, and tools**. - **11:30 AM** – **Yves Saint Laurent Museum** (next door) - Rotating exhibits of **haute couture gowns** (book tickets online!). #### **Afternoon: Café & Shopping** - **12:30 PM** – **Lunch at Café Bousafsaf** - Mint tea and **avocado toast** under bamboo canopies. - **1:30 PM** – **Boutique Shopping** - **Bookshop**: Rare design tomes. - **Gift Shop**: Replica **Majorelle Blue ceramics**. --- ### **🎨 Key Highlights:** ✅ **YSL’s Memorial**: His ashes were scattered here. ✅ **Hidden Symbols**: Lotus flowers = rebirth; palmettes = eternity. ✅ **Photo Ops**: The **yellow pots against blue walls** are iconic. --- ### **📌 Pro Tips:** - **Tickets**: **Garden + Berber Museum** = 150 MAD (~$15). **YSL Museum** = 100 MAD extra. - **Dress**: **Bright colors** pop against the blue! - **Avoid**: **Midday heat**—mornings or late afternoons are cooler. **"This isn’t just a garden—it’s a living painting you can walk through."** Ready for color therapy? 🎨🌴