You might not imagine visiting a lush, green garden when you think of taking a tour of the Sahara Desert. However, the best Marrakech desert tours feature a jewel of a verdant garden tour, located just a short ways from the hot and sunny center of the city.
Majorelle Garden
Strolling through Majorelle Garden, it is easy to forget you are in the desert. On this expansive property, you will find many species of cactus and bamboo. Palm groves offer shade to trickling streams that flow into ponds filled with lily pads. A striking blue water fountain matches one situated at the adjacent Berber Museum.
A true oasis, touring the garden is like something out of a mirage. On-site, visitors will find more than just the garden itself and the adjoining museum. Tourists will also find an art gallery, gift shop, bookstore, and café. With so much to do, it is no wonder this artistic, historic, and beautiful garden is such a popular destination!
An History of Art and Natural Beauty
Majorelle Garden is more than just an oasis of beautiful, green wonders in the middle of a desert. It is also the former home of artists from several different genres. French painter Jacques Majorelle originally crafted the garden and named it in the 1920s. Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent purchased the property in the 1960s, after Majorelle’s death. After his own death, the garden was opened to the public to enjoy.
If you are interested in touring Majorelle Garden yourself, you can save time and money by purchasing a combined ticket to the museum and garden. This way, you can enjoy strolling through both attractions for one price—less than twelve USD—and skip the long lines that often frustrate tourists looking to walk through the garden. Ready to embark on your best Marrakech desert tour? Let Discover Sahara Tours be your guide on this enchanting journey.