The Jardin Majorelle is the most visited site in Marrakech: a garden of cacti, palms and bamboo around a former studio painted an intense blue, now one of Morocco's best-known images. A visit needs a little planning: tickets are sold online only, on a single official website, and the crowds build quickly. Here is how to buy the right ticket, which opening hours to remember and how to combine the garden with the museums next door. For the rest of the city, see our guide to things to do in Marrakech.
The essentials at a glance
| Site | Opening hours | Closed | Time to allow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin Majorelle | 8 am - 5:30 pm (last entry 5 pm) | Open every day | 45 min to 1 hour |
| Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts (inside the garden) | 8:30 am - 5 pm (last entry 4:30 pm) | Open every day | 30 min to 1 hour |
| Villa Oasis private garden | 8 am - 4:30 pm (last entry 4 pm) | Closed on Wednesdays | 20 to 30 min |
| Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (next street) | 10 am - 6 pm (last entry 5:30 pm) | Closed on Wednesdays | 1 hour |
Indicative hours checked in October 2026 on the official Jardin Majorelle website and its ticket office. They can change (temporary museum closures between exhibitions, Ramadan): check before you go.
Buying your ticket safely
Since 2023 there has been no ticket desk at the entrance: tickets are sold online only, for a specific date and time slot. The garden states that tickets.jardinmajorelle.com is the only official website issuing a valid QR code for the garden and the museums, and that it accepts no responsibility for tickets sold on unauthorised websites: such tickets can be refused at the gate.
- Beware of websites that imitate the ticket office or resell entry at a mark-up. Type the address yourself rather than clicking on an ad.
- Pick your option: garden only, garden and Berber museum, or a combined ticket with the Yves Saint Laurent museum.
- Price: guides published in 2026 give about 170 MAD for garden-only entry for a non-resident adult (150 MAD in 2023), with reduced rates for students and children. The exact price is shown on the ticket office when you buy.
- Keep the ticket on your phone (confirmation e-mail with the QR code) and turn up at your time slot.
Opening hours and the best time
The garden is small and capacity is limited: the later in the day, the busier the paths. The first slot of the morning is still the most pleasant, for the light and for photos without crowds. Midday, when tour groups arrive, is the busiest time; late afternoon can be calmer, but last entry to the garden is at 5 pm.
On Wednesdays the Yves Saint Laurent museum and the Villa Oasis private garden are closed: if you want to see everything, avoid that day. Bring water and a hat in summer: you may queue outside in the sun before going in.
What you will see
- The garden: French painter Jacques Majorelle bought the land in 1923 and spent decades building a garden of plants from five continents. He opened it to the public in 1947. Paths wind between giant cacti, pools, a bamboo grove and brightly coloured pots.
- Majorelle blue: the colour of the painter's former studio, a deep cobalt blue that became its signature. With the yellow and green pots around it, it is the most photographed spot in the garden.
- The Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts: housed in that former studio, it displays Amazigh jewellery, costumes, weapons and objects from the Rif to the Sahara. A good introduction to Berber cultures before a day trip to the Atlas.
- Villa Oasis: in 1980 Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé bought the garden to save it from a property development and lived in the neighbouring villa. Its private garden can be visited with a separate ticket, except on Wednesdays.
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech: opened in 2017 a few steps away, on the street named after the designer, it traces his work and hosts temporary exhibitions.
What visitors say
Recent accounts agree: even with a booked ticket, you queue. One traveller who took the 8:30 am slot found a queue already formed when she arrived around 8 am, and the garden packed ten minutes after getting in; she suggests at least an hour on site, two with the Berber museum (report on Third Eye Traveller, January 2026). Another visitor, on a winter morning, describes queuing on the pavement while coaches and horse carriages dropped off more visitors, and admits that "the photo-posing crowd did spoil it for me a little" (report on The Flower Scout, April 2025).
The takeaway: book the first slot, arrive a little early, and accept that the garden is never truly empty. These are travellers' accounts, not our own visit.
Getting there and combining visits
- Where: rue Yves Saint Laurent, in the Gueliz district (the new town), north of the medina. From Jemaa el-Fna square, allow about half an hour on foot or a short petit taxi ride.
- By taxi: insist on the meter or agree the fare before getting in: see our guide to taxis in Morocco.
- A typical half day: Jardin Majorelle at the first slot, the Berber museum, then the Yves Saint Laurent museum when it opens at 10 am; in the afternoon, head back to the medina and the Marrakech souks.
- Where to stay: Gueliz is handy for the garden and modern restaurants; the medina for the riad atmosphere.
FAQ
Can you buy a Jardin Majorelle ticket at the entrance?
No. Tickets are sold online only, for a date and time slot, on the official ticket office tickets.jardinmajorelle.com. Tickets bought on unauthorised websites can be refused at the gate.
How much is the entrance fee for the Majorelle Garden?
Guides published in 2026 give about 170 MAD for garden-only entry for a non-resident adult, more with the Berber museum or the Yves Saint Laurent museum. The exact price is shown on the official ticket office.
Which day is the Jardin Majorelle closed?
The garden is open every day. On Wednesdays, however, the Yves Saint Laurent museum and the Villa Oasis private garden are closed.
How long does a visit to the Majorelle Garden take?
Allow 45 minutes to an hour for the garden, and one to two hours more with the Berber museum and the Yves Saint Laurent museum.
What is the best time to visit?
The first slot of the morning, before tour groups arrive. Midday is the busiest time.
This article is indicative: opening hours, prices and ticket options can change. Always check the official Jardin Majorelle website before your visit.