General view towards the main buidings.
A couple of years ago Mark and I had a weeks holiday in the city of Marrakech in Morocco. Like many North African cities, Marrakech is a very busy and hectic place, with lots of traffic, people, sights and sounds. We stayed in an old converted Riad in the heart of the old city, close to the main square, Djemaa el Fna, around which the various traders, food sellers and famous souks are located.
Whilst we enjoyed the hussle and bussle of the bazaars, it was great to find a tranquil garden to visit, and Majorelle Garden was simply a delight. So much so that we visited twice during the week.
The garden contains a superb arid section with some very well grown succulent plants.
The garden first was opened to the public in 1947, and in 1980 was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent, whose ashes were scattered in the garden after he died in 2008.
Cactus Garden with the house beyond.
Like most gardens it is divided into different sections, from lush to arid, complementing each other well in this garden, and are such a contrast compared to the busy city outside the walls.
Majorelle Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, and a must see when visiting the city of Marrakech.
I adore blue in the garden. I painted a fence in a small side garden blue once. Almost the same blue as the one in your pictures. It looked stunning. I might have to build something I can paint blue.
What a stunning place! Another garden to add to my "must-see-before-I-die" list. Thank you for sharing your photos and impressions.
Love that blue against the garden! How stunning!
Love the garden. Hate the building. Even the blue doesn't make it palatable.
This garden is a reference! Thanks for sharing your former trip.
I love that shade of blue, really stands out and complements the garden combined with the strong Moroccan sun.
A very well maintain garden. All those Cacti and tropicals plants, it a paradise. Thanks, I enjoy looking at your blog.