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Jardin Majorelle tickets are sold only online at the official website. Adult entry to the garden costs about 170 MAD in 2026, and combined tickets with the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and the Berber Museum cost more. The garden is open daily 8:00–18:30 (last entry 18:00). The YSL Museum is closed on Wednesdays. Book the first slot of the day to avoid the crowds.
Jardin Majorelle is Marrakech's most visited garden. The French painter Jacques Majorelle began laying it out in 1923 and painted his studio the intense cobalt now known as Majorelle blue. Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé bought and restored it in 1980, and Saint Laurent's ashes were scattered here in 2008. The garden holds around 300 plant species from five continents: cacti, bamboo, palms, bougainvillea and lily ponds. It is about 2 km northwest of Jemaa el-Fna in the Guéliz district.
Ticket Prices (2026, Approximate)
| Ticket | Adult price (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jardin Majorelle (garden only) | ~170 MAD | Students and children 10+ pay a reduced rate. Under-10s free |
| Garden + Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts | ~200–230 MAD | Museum is inside the garden |
| Musée Yves Saint Laurent | ~140–160 MAD | Separate building, a 2-minute walk away |
| Combined garden + YSL Museum (+ Berber Museum) | ~300–350 MAD | The best value if you want both |
| Villa Oasis (private garden, limited slots) | Premium, varies | Closed Wednesdays |
Prices change several times a year, so check the official ticketing site (tickets.jardinmajorelle.com) on the day you book. At current rates, 170 MAD is about €15–16.
How to buy tickets
- Book on the official Jardin Majorelle website. The on-site ticket office closed in 2023, so there are no cash sales at the gate.
- Choose a date and a timed entry slot. You receive a QR code by email.
- Show the QR code on your phone at the entrance on Rue Yves Saint Laurent.
- Avoid resale sites that charge a premium or sell invalid QR codes. The official site warns that it does not honour unauthorised tickets.
Weekend and spring slots (March–May) often sell out 2–5 days ahead. In peak months, book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Opening Hours
- Jardin Majorelle: daily 8:00–18:30, last entry 18:00
- Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts: daily 8:30–18:00, last entry 17:30
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent: 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:30, closed Wednesdays
- Villa Oasis: 8:00–17:30, closed Wednesdays
Hours can be shorter during Ramadan and on some religious holidays.
What You'll See
The garden
You can walk the full loop in 30–45 minutes: the bamboo grove, the cactus garden, the lily pond and the blue villa, which houses the Berber Museum. The famous photo spot in front of the villa has a queue after 10:00.
Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts
More than 600 Amazigh objects: silver jewellery, textiles, weapons and carved doors from the Rif to the Sahara. The mirrored room of jewellery is the highlight. Allow 30–45 minutes.
Musée Yves Saint Laurent
This terracotta-brick building opened in 2017. It shows a rotating selection of Saint Laurent's couture, sketches and photographs, and also has temporary exhibitions, a library and a café. Allow about 1 hour.
Tips for a Better Visit
- Book the 8:00 slot. You get the soft light and roughly half the crowds you'd find at midday. Cruise-ship and tour-bus groups arrive from about 10:00.
- Avoid Wednesdays if the YSL Museum matters to you.
- Getting there: it is a 25–30 minute walk from the medina via Bab Doukkala. A petit taxi should cost 20–30 MAD on the meter.
- Timing with other sights: pair Majorelle with Guéliz cafés in the morning, then go back to the medina for the souks after lunch.
- Photography: phones and cameras are fine. Tripods and drones are not allowed.
- Accessibility: the paths are flat and mostly paved, and there is step-free access to the garden.
Best Time of Year to Visit
| Months | Garden conditions | Crowds |
|---|---|---|
| March–May | Peak flowering, 22–30 °C, bougainvillea at its best | Very high. Book several days ahead |
| June–September | Hot (35–40 °C). Shade from bamboo and palms, but midday is hard work | Moderate. Go at 8:00 |
| October–November | Mild, soft light, good for photography | High around European school holidays |
| December–February | Cool mornings (8–12 °C at opening), fewer flowers, cacti still striking | Lowest, except over Christmas and New Year |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do you need at Jardin Majorelle?
Allow about 45 minutes for the garden alone, 1.5 hours with the Berber Museum, and 2.5–3 hours if you add the YSL Museum.
Can you buy tickets at the entrance?
No. All entry is by online ticket with a QR code. If you arrive without one, you can usually book a later slot on your phone, but popular days sell out.
What should I wear?
Anything comfortable. There is no dress code, but a hat and sunscreen help from May to September. Light colours photograph well against the blue walls, and flat shoes are best on the gravel paths.
Is there somewhere to eat?
Yes. There is a café in the garden and another in the YSL Museum. Guéliz has plenty of cheaper cafés within a 5-minute walk.
Is the garden suitable for wheelchairs and strollers?
Mostly. The main paths are level and wide, although some narrow side paths and the museum shop can get congested at peak times.
Is Jardin Majorelle Worth It?
For garden or fashion lovers, yes. It is small, but it is exceptionally well kept, and together the two museums make it a rewarding half morning. If you are on a tight budget or dislike crowds, Le Jardin Secret in the medina (about 100 MAD) and the free Cyber Parc are calmer alternatives. For how Majorelle fits alongside Marrakech's other sights, see our list of the best things to do in Marrakech and our 3-day Marrakech itinerary, which puts Majorelle on the morning of day two.
Combine It with the Medina
Many visitors spend the early morning at Majorelle and then join a guide in the medina. Our Marrakech medina walking tour can start with pickup from Guéliz, and our guide can help you book your Majorelle slot. For other ways to spend your time in the city, from cooking classes to sunrise flights, see our Marrakech activities.
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