Explore the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, Marrakesh

Discover the beauty of the Majorelle Gardens, a botanical garden offering an incredible reprieve from the heat of Marrakech. The brightly colored buildings complement the various species of sub-tropical flowers, plants, and trees. Although not lush (this is the desert, after all), you'll find plenty of interesting and unique vegetation to admire.

Acting almost like a sanctuary, the Majorelle Gardens surrounds visitors with exotic plant species, like bamboo, lilies, and palms, plus fountains and pools. You'll find over 300 types of plants derived from five different continents. After strolling through the idyllic setting, enjoy a refreshing drink in the charming coffee shop.

Within the gardens, you'll find the famous bright blue and yellow house. Now a museum, this building was once the home of the French Orientalist artist Jacques Marojelle. The house itself was designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir, in the style of a Cubist villa. Today, you'll find the Berber Museum and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum inside.

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