All over the world we can find dream gardens, but if there is one that can impress us a lot, it is the Majorelle Garden. In it we can find plants that, perhaps are common, but are so well cared for that it will be a pleasure to see and photograph them.
In addition, there are small hidden corners that will invite us to sit down and enjoy the landscape, the silence, and everything that surrounds us. Learn more.
History of the Majorelle Garden
This beautiful botanical garden designed in Marrakech (Morocco) began his life when the French painter Jacques Majorelle He bought the farm in 1919. At that time there were only palm trees, not in vain, it was next to the Marrakech palm grove where in 1931 he had his Art Deco style villa built, inspired by Le Corbusier and the Bahia Palace in Marrakech.
This man, in love with botany, created the garden around his chalet. An idyllic garden composed of plants such as palm trees, cacti, bamboos, water lilies, jasmine, bougainvillea, coconut trees, etc. In addition, it is adorned with pergolas, fountains, ponds, avenues, etc.
However if there is something that really stands out is the color blue: Majorelle blue. A color reminiscent of the sea: intense and clear. With it he painted the walls of the chalet first in 1937, and then the entire garden to turn it into a living painting that would open its doors to the public in 1947.
Unfortunately, Majorelle had a car accident and repatriated himself to Paris where he died in 1962. Since then the garden has been abandoned. Nevertheless, Yves Saint-Laurent and his sentimental partner Pierre Bergé acquired it in 1980, year in which the number of plant species increased from 135 to more than 300.
The chalet is kept as their home, but the workshop was transformed into the Museum of Islamic Art in Marrakech, which is open to the public. In this Museum the personal collection of objects of Islamic art brought from both Africa and Asia is exhibited: jewelery, carpets, wood paneling, ceramics, fabrics, pottery ...
Today the garden is cared for by 20 gardeners and constitutes one of the most important tourist attractions in the city.
What is there to know about this garden?
Schedule
The hours vary depending on the months. So while from October to April It is from 8 a.m. to 17.30 p.m., the rest of the months it is from 8 a.m. to 18 p.m. During Ramadan they open from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Bus Routes
You can go by taxi from the Plaza de Jamma el Fna, which costs about 20 dirhams (1,76 euros).
Price
To visit the garden you have to pay a ticket that costs 70 dirhams (6,14 euros); and if you also want to visit the Islamic Art Museum You will have to pay a ticket that is worth 30 dirhams (2,63 euros). Children under 12 years old do not pay entry.
So now you know, if you go on a trip to Morocco, do not forget to visit the Majorelle Garden. You'll love it. 🙂