Worth itA cobalt-blue garden oasis and the YSL museum — beautiful, but book online and expect a queue.
The painter Jacques Majorelle’s electric-blue garden, later saved by Yves Saint Laurent, packs cacti, bamboo and lily ponds into a serene escape; the YSL museum sits next door.
What to see at Jardin Majorelle & YSL
- The famous Majorelle Blue villa and cactus garden.
- The Berber Museum inside and the YSL Museum next door.
- Book timed tickets online — the walk-up line is long.
- Go early; it’s compact and gets packed.
Visiting tips
Buy the combined online ticket for a morning slot — a midday coach crowd ruins the calm.
How long: 1–1.5 hours · Best time: Opening.
How to get there & what’s nearby
Jardin Majorelle & YSL is easy to reach on Marrakech’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Jemaa el-Fnaa and Bahia Palace. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Marrakech travel guide.
Jardin Majorelle & YSL in pictures
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- The garden is open daily 8am–6:30pm, last entry 6pm (shorter hours in Ramadan).
- Tickets
- Separate tickets for the garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, or a combined ticket — see the official site for the current dirham prices, and book online to skip the queue.
- Booking & getting in
- Go right at 8am opening: it is one of the most photographed spots in Marrakech and fills fast. The cobalt-blue villa and cactus garden are compact, so an early slot makes all the difference.
- How long
- 1–1.5 hours with the museum
- Best time
- First thing at opening, before the tour groups and the heat.
Verified 2026-09-08 against the official site — prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Plan your trip
See the full Marrakech travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.
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Frequently asked about Jardin Majorelle & YSL
Is Jardin Majorelle & YSL worth visiting?
Yes — it is one of the top things to do in Marrakech. A cobalt-blue garden oasis and the YSL museum — beautiful, but book online and expect a queue.
How much are tickets to Jardin Majorelle & YSL?
Separate tickets for the garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, or a combined ticket — see the official site for the current dirham prices, and book online to skip the queue. Prices last checked 2026-09-08; always confirm on the official site.
What are the opening hours of Jardin Majorelle & YSL?
The garden is open daily 8am–6:30pm, last entry 6pm (shorter hours in Ramadan). Checked 2026-09-08.
Do you need to book Jardin Majorelle & YSL in advance?
Go right at 8am opening: it is one of the most photographed spots in Marrakech and fills fast. The cobalt-blue villa and cactus garden are compact, so an early slot makes all the difference.
How long do you need at Jardin Majorelle & YSL?
Plan for 1–1.5 hours with the museum.
When is the best time to visit Jardin Majorelle & YSL?
First thing at opening, before the tour groups and the heat.