Garden Majorelle


The hot sun of the East attracts tourists and tourists. Active and rich life here mainly on the coasts - the mass of hotels, restaurants, gardens and parks. But of all the rules there are exceptions. And a striking example of this in Morocco is the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech . This wonderful corner of the green among the red-brown tones of the city leaves no chance to pass by.

The story of the garden of Majorelle

The notices of France mingled here with the spirit of the East. And this is not surprising, because the garden Majorelle in Marrakech - the creation of the hands of the French artist Jacques Majorelle. In 1919, he moved to Morocco in search of a cure for a terrible disease - tuberculosis. In 1924, the artist founded his studio here, breaking a small garden around it. But since Jacques Majorlet was very keen on collecting plants, after each of his trips the collection was replenished and expanded. Today the garden covers an area of ​​about a hectare. It's relatively small, like a big supermarket, but it brings great pleasure and comfort simply grand! In the shadows of the trees and plants of the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech, it is best to hide from the hot sun of Morocco .

After the death of Jacques Majorelle, the garden fell into decay. The second life was inhaled by the French couturier Yves Saint Laurent. Together with his friend he bought a garden from the city, restored and ensured the maintenance of the park at the proper level. In the premises of the old studio there is a small exhibition of works by a famous couturier, and after his death in 2008 a special tank in which the ashes of Yves Saint Laurent is kept in the garden are installed.

What is interesting about the Majorelle garden for tourists?

Being near Majorelle's garden, it is simply impossible to pass by it. A bright blue contrast contrasts with lush greenery. And that was the idea of ​​the artist - he painted the building with his bright blue paint. At the entrance visitors meet a bamboo alley. In the garden you can find plants from all five continents. Beautiful views complement a huge number of ponds, fountains, canals. By the way, such an abundance of water bodies is not without reason - they provide the proper level of humidity for tropical plants. In some there are turtles.

The Majorelle Garden in Morocco is decorated with sculptures, clay vases and columns. Conditionally the territory of the park is divided into two parts. On the right side grow tropical plants, the left side - the territory of the desert. Here you can see a whole park of cacti of a wide variety of sizes and shapes! In general, in this botanical garden there are more than 350 rare plant species.

Today, the Majorelle Garden hosts the Museum of Islamic Art. Here you can see the works of ancient artisans of Morocco - ancient carpets, clothing, ceramics. Also in the museum are stored and about 40 works by the artist. In the park there is a possibility to have a snack in the cafe of Moroccan cuisine .

How to get there?

The Majorelle Garden is located in the new part of the city of Marrakech, amid interlacing of narrow streets and new houses. You can get here by bus number 4, to the Boukar-Majorelle stop. For lovers of oriental exotics, it is possible to hire a wagon. Well, if you want comfort - of course, in the city operates a taxi network.