Majorelle Garden and Camel Ride in Marrakech: Skip the Line

Walk the Majorelle blue, then sway through the palms on camel back

This half-day tour in Marrakech combines skip-the-line entry to Majorelle Garden with a camel ride through the Palmeraie, the ancient palm groves surrounding the city. You explore the 12-acre garden designed by French artist Jacques Majorelle, then mount a camel for 30 to 60 minutes of travel through the palms at a laid-back pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a multilingual driver, entrance fees, water and tea are included; morning and afternoon departures run daily.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Majorelle Garden and Palm Grove

• Meet driver at hotel
• Explore Majorelle Garden paths and fountains
• Travel to Palmeraie palm groves
• Mount and ride camels through palms
• Return to hotel with driver

The Experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Majorelle Garden, where you skip the line at the gate. The 12-acre landscape holds 15 bird species, fountains, and cactus gardens laid out by French artist Jacques Majorelle. You walk the paths at your own pace, taking in the garden's signature blue walls and the varied plantings that make it distinct from other Moroccan gardens.

After Majorelle, the driver takes you to the Palmeraie, the ancient palm groves that ring Marrakech. Before you ride, the camel handlers teach you to mount and settle into the saddle. The ride itself lasts 30 to 60 minutes, moving through the palms at the camel's natural rhythm. You'll stop for tea at a spot deep in the grove, then return to meet the driver for the ride back to your hotel. The whole tour runs 3 to 4 hours from start to finish.

Two versions are available at checkout: the garden and camel ride alone, or the same tour plus entry to the YSL Museum. Both include the multilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and all entrance fees to Majorelle and the Berber Museum. Morning and afternoon departures let you choose the time that fits your schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad.
• skip-the-line entry to Majorelle Garden.
• entrance to the Berber Museum.
• camel ride through the Palmeraie for 30 to 60 minutes with a tea stop.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual driver in English, French or Arabic.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Le jardin secret

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to experience Majorelle's designed gardens and the Palmeraie's natural palm landscape in one half-day, with morning or afternoon departures to fit your schedule.

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Top questions

What is the Majorelle Garden and why is it worth visiting in Marrakech?

Majorelle Garden is a 12-acre landscape garden designed by French artist Jacques Majorelle, featuring distinctive blue walls, fountains, cactus gardens and 15 species of birds. The garden's color and design make it one of Marrakech's most photographed sites, and skip-the-line entry on this tour means you avoid the queue at the gate.

How long does the camel ride last and what is it like?

The camel ride lasts 30 to 60 minutes through the Palmeraie, the palm groves surrounding Marrakech. You learn to mount before setting out, then travel at the camel's natural pace through the palms, with a tea stop partway through at a spot in the grove.

What time of day can I do this tour?

Both morning and afternoon departures are available daily, so you can choose the time that fits your schedule in Marrakech.

Is the YSL Museum included, or do I need to add it?

The YSL Museum is optional and added at checkout; the base tour covers Majorelle Garden and the camel ride through the Palmeraie only. Choose the version that includes it if you want to visit.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech are included in both versions of the tour, along with an air-conditioned vehicle and a multilingual driver.

What is included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off; entrance fees to Majorelle Garden and the Berber Museum; the camel ride with tea; bottled water; and an air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual driver are all included.