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Celebrating the Legacy of a Fashion Icon
Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Few figures shaped modern fashion as profoundly as Yves Saint Laurent, and few places influenced him as deeply as Marrakech. Opened in 2017, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum (Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech – MYSYLM) is a tribute to the legendary designer’s life, work, and love affair with Morocco.
🏛️ A Museum Born from Inspiration
Yves Saint Laurent first visited Marrakech in 1966. The colors, light, and atmosphere of the city left such an impression that it became his creative sanctuary. For decades, he spent time here designing some of his most iconic collections.
The museum, located just steps from the Jardin Majorelle, was built to honor this connection. Designed by the French architecture firm Studio KO, the building itself is a work of art — its terracotta brickwork echoing both woven fabric and Marrakech’s desert hues.
👗 Inside the Museum
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum is divided into several sections:
The Permanent Exhibition: Displays of Saint Laurent’s couture collections, sketches, and accessories.
Temporary Exhibitions: Rotating shows highlighting fashion, art, and photography.
The Auditorium: Screening films and documentaries related to fashion and culture.
Research Library: With over 6,000 volumes on fashion, botany, and Moroccan culture.
📸 Why Visit?
Celebrate the work of one of the greatest designers in history.
Discover how Morocco inspired global fashion.
Admire the stunning architecture of the museum itself.
Combine with a visit to the Jardin Majorelle next door.
🕒 Visitor Information
Opening Hours: Daily, except Tuesdays. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Tickets: Combined tickets often available with Jardin Majorelle.
Best Time to Visit: Morning before Jardin Majorelle becomes crowded.
✨ Conclusion
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum is more than a fashion space — it’s a cultural bridge, showing how Marrakech inspired one of the 20th century’s greatest creative minds.
