Marrakech · Half day
Majorelle, YSL & the Palaces
A half-day of cobalt gardens, museums and royal courtyards
Duration
Half day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French
From / person
$95
Overview
A private half-day pairing the cobalt-blue Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint Laurent museum with the medina's two great palaces, Bahia and Badi.
Marrakech's design heritage in one beautifully paced morning. We start in Gueliz at the Jardin Majorelle — the cobalt-blue garden the painter Jacques Majorelle created and Yves Saint Laurent later saved — and the striking YSL museum next door. We pre-book skip-the-line entry so you're not standing in the heat.
Then a short hop to the medina for the 19th-century Bahia Palace, with its painted cedar ceilings and citrus courts, and the ruined grandeur of the 16th-century El Badi Palace, where storks now nest on the ramparts. A private driver links the sites; your guide brings the stories.
Trip highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Jardin Majorelle
- The Yves Saint Laurent museum (mYSLm)
- Berber Museum inside the garden grounds
- Bahia Palace — painted ceilings and citrus courtyards
- El Badi Palace ruins and rampart views
- Private guide and air-conditioned car between sites
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Marrakech → Marrakech
- 1
09:00 · Riad pickup
Marrakech medinaPrivate car collects you and crosses to the Gueliz district.
- 2
09:30 · Jardin Majorelle
GuelizThe cobalt villa, bamboo groves and lily ponds — at their quietest first thing.
- 3
10:45 · YSL Museum
GuelizThe dedicated Yves Saint Laurent museum beside the garden.
- 4
11:45 · Bahia Palace
Southern medinaA short drive back to the medina for the vizier's painted palace.
- 5
12:45 · El Badi Palace
Kasbah quarterThe sunken gardens and ramparts of the 16th-century 'incomparable' palace.
- 6
13:30 · Riad drop-off
Marrakech medinaBack at your door in time for lunch.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
The route
Map of Majorelle, YSL & the Palaces
5 stops across Marrakech. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Marrakech medina riad
Pickup
- 2
Jardin Majorelle
- 3
YSL Museum
- 4
Bahia Palace
- 5
El Badi Palace
Finish
What's included
- Private guide for the half-day
- Air-conditioned car between all sites
- Skip-the-line entry: Majorelle, YSL, Bahia, El Badi
- Bottled water
Not included
- Tips for guide and driver
- Lunch
- Berber Museum optional add-on
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat and SPF
- Camera (no tripods in Majorelle)
- Modest cover-up for the palaces
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Majorelle, YSL & the Palaces" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
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