Marrakech – Jardin Majorelle
Monument 12.11.19
We have another day in Marrakech before we head to the Atlas Mountains and something we had not seen on our earlier visits to Marrakech was Jardin Majorelle – originally created by a French painter Jacques Majorelle in 1922 but acquired and extended by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé from 1980.
Fish 12.11.19
It covers a huge area and many diverse plants have been brought here – there are large numbers of different types of cacti; a large fish pond with humungous fish (in a shady area) plus much else.
Cacti 12.11.19
I find I have many many photos of the different types of cacti – but I feel they soon become boring.
Villa 12.11.19
The villa was within this area which must have provided a wonderful haven from the outside world. There is also a small museum
Another cacti 12.11.19
We then return towards the city centre to take a late lunch at La Mamounia – a famous hotel where Churchill stayed and it was welcome to see the inside and the gardens of this magnificent location.
This is our last full day in Marrakech and despite being our third visit on both days we have seen sights which we were not able to manage previously justifying the repeat visits (although to be fair the first time we came we were both unwell which limited opportunities).