A half-day of cobalt gardens, museums and royal courtyards
- Duration
- Half day
- Group
- 1–6 travellers
- Pace
- Easy
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Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum tour
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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.
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
What's included
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
A short drive back to the medina for the vizier's painted palace.
Itinerary: how the day runs
09:00
Riad pickup
Private car collects you and crosses to the Gueliz district.
09:30
Jardin Majorelle
The cobalt villa, bamboo groves and lily ponds — at their quietest first thing.
10:45
YSL Museum
The dedicated Yves Saint Laurent museum beside the garden.
11:45
Bahia Palace
A short drive back to the medina for the vizier's painted palace.
12:45
El Badi Palace
The sunken gardens and ramparts of the 16th-century 'incomparable' palace.
13:30
Riad drop-off
Back at your door in time for lunch.
Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum tour: the day on the map
- Marrakech medina riadView on OpenStreetMap
- Jardin MajorelleView on OpenStreetMap
- YSL MuseumView on OpenStreetMap
- Bahia PalaceView on OpenStreetMap
- El Badi PalaceView on OpenStreetMap
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Photos from the day
How long is the Majorelle Garden and palaces tour?
A half day: pickup at 09:00, Jardin Majorelle and the YSL Museum first, then the Bahia and El Badi palaces, and back at your riad around 13:30.
Do I need to queue for Majorelle Garden?
No. We pre-book skip-the-line entry to Jardin Majorelle, the YSL Museum, Bahia and El Badi, so you are not standing in the heat.
Is the Majorelle tour private?
Yes. Your own guide and an air-conditioned car between the sites, for 1 to 6 travellers. We never pool travellers.
Cities & regions on this trip
Where it goes: Marrakech
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What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat and SPF
- Camera (no tripods in Majorelle)
- Modest cover-up for the palaces
Frequently asked
Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum tour: FAQ
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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