Located just outside Marrakech, le Jardin Majorelle is one of Morocco’s most visited tourist attractions. Basically, the garden was made in the 1920’s by the French painter Jacques Majorelle and after years of neglect it was then taken over and restored by the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner. The garden is also where the famous designer’s ashes are scattered.
On day two, we decided to check out this famous botanic garden and it did not disappoint one bit. If I’m honest, this kind of place would never have been high on my “to do list”. I don’t know, gardens and plants just don’t really do it for me, but I’m so glad that Nina suggested it. I loved the bold bright colourful walls, tiles and enormous plant plots, but my favourite part was definitely the pond in the centre with the cutest little turtles just chillin’ in the sun.
I can’t remember the exact entrance fee, but it was definitely one of the more expensive tourist attractions that we visited. But in saying that it was dirt cheap by European standards, maybe something like fifty dirhams which works out roughly at five euro. All in all, it’s definitely a must see for anyone taking a wee trip to the Moroccan capital.
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