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Jardin MajorellevsEl Badi Palace
Both El Badi Palace and Jardin Majorelle are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Jardin Majorelle scores slightly better than El Badi Palace. Jardin Majorelle is ranked #11 in Marrakech with endorsements from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Jardin Majorelle
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40 000, Morocco
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Fodor's "If you've just come from the desert, it's a sight for sore eyes, with green bamboo thickets, lily ponds, and an electric-blue gazebo." Full review
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Concierge "Privately owned by late fashion designer and longtime Marrakesh resident Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, the Majorelle Garden was created in the 1930s."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The garden Majorelle began cultivating in 1924 is now a psychedelic desert mirage of 300 plant species from five continents." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"His garden was a hymn to colour and luxuriance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There is a fantastic variety of plants and trees from all over the world, punctuated by pergolas and fountains. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Jacques Majorelle, after spending years trekking through the deserts and mountains of northern Africa, settled for a while in Marrakech and created a most beautiful garden on the Rue Yves Saint Laurent." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Designed by painter Jacques Majorelle, it was later owned by Yves Saint Laurent, whose ashes were scattered here in 2008, and his partner Pierre Bergé." Full review
The Telegraph "Originally the home of acclaimed landscape painter Jacques Majorelle, this Ville Nouvelle villa with its cobalt-blue exterior and delightful garden...is one of Morocco’s most visited sites." Full review
Atlas Obscura "It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent. " Full review
Frommer's "This small botanical garden was created in the 1920s by French artist Jacques Majorelle and reflects his affection for contrast and strong color." Full review
El Badi Palace Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet
Place des Ferblantiers, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's "This 16th-century palace was once a playground for Saadian princes and visiting diplomats—a mammoth showpiece for opulent entertaining." Full review
Concierge "Today, Badi is a spectacular ruin of crumbling pisé (mud brick) walls, faded mosaic floors, and empty ponds and pools that visitors are free to explore on their own."
Lonely Planet "The king occasionally entertains royal visitors here, and the stately setting adds instant atmosphere to the Festival of Popular Arts in July." Full review
