Jardin Majorelle: Yves St.Laurent’s magical Garden
The other year I went to Marrakech in Morocco and had the pleasure of visiting the Jardin Majorelle, Yves St. Laurent’s Secret Garden…
The garden itself was stunningly beautiful; it’s a 12 acre botanical garden, designed by French Artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 30s when Morocco was under French rule.
In 1980 the Garden was bought and subsequently restored by Yves St Laurent who moved to Morocco after apparently feeling constrained by the pressures of the Parisian Fashion scene.
Its all very Art Nouveau, dahling, vibrant blue, pinks, oranges and gold are used throughout really contrast with the leafy green surroundings to striking effect. Plants of different heights and textures from the tallest bamboo to the shortest cacti create areas of shade and light. It was sooo hot in Morocco as you would imagine, but garden gave some welcome respite from the heat.
When YSL died in 2006 his ashes were scattered there and there is a monument in his name…not entirely sure what the monument is.. giant cactus maybe??
There is a gallery of Yves St. Laurent’s work within the garden. I have shown some pictures below.
It’s clear YSL was passionate about Morocco. Over time YSL’s collections have incorporated traditional Moroccan Costume in his garments- the bright colours, woven fabrics; tunics and turbans- a visual reflection of his love and passion for Morocco.
Anyone who is planning a trip to Morocco I’d recommend a visit.
Now step inside and reeeelax…
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13 comments
Nice pictures!
Nicky
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Nice post dear! I wish I could be there too! 😉 Great blog you have here.
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These pictures are amazing! Great blog 🙂
Jade x
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This looks like such an amazing place! Wonderful pictures!
xx
Thank you Nicky
Thanks Vanessa will check it out. Thanks too for the follow x
Thanks jeny will take a look x
It was an amazing place, thanks for your comment x
Thanks it was- I'd go again in a flash 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog and your lovely comment dear <33
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Hi dear!!! woowww great photos and amazing place!!! im loving it!!! <3
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This is such an awesome post! I've been yearning to visit morocco for a while, this seems like such a hidden gem. Thanks for sharing!
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