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Artists who fell for Morocco

Yves Saint Laurent

Marrakech was his refuge and source of inspiration; his ashes rest in the Majorelle Garden.

  • From: France (born in Oran, Algeria)
  • Their art: designer
  • In Morocco: regular stays; ashes scattered in the Majorelle Garden
  • What you can still see: Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech and Jardin Majorelle

Where in Morocco

  • Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech: owned the garden and villa with Pierre Bergé; his ashes were scattered here
Sources, checked 2026-11-15
  1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Saint_Laurent_(designer)
  2. www.museeyslmarrakech.com/en/

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