QUIZ
The Majorelle Garden is one of the most visited sites in Marrakech. It's touristy, but a must-see! Do you know all its little secrets? Photo: Carter Obasohan
Answers are at the bottom of the page
How big is the Majorelle Garden?
- 4000 m2
- 6000 m2
- 7500 m2
- 9000 m2
Who created the garden?
- Jacques Majorelle, painter
- Jean Majorelle, painter
- Jacques Majorelle, sculptor
- Jean Majorelle, sculptor
And in how many years?
- 15 years
- 25 years
- 40 years
- 45 years
In which year did Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé buy the Majorelle Garden?
- 1960
- 1970
- 1980
- 1990
And why did they buy it?
- the city of Marrakech was planning to demolish it entirely
- to save it from a hotel complex project
The new owners decide to live in the villa, what did they rename it?
- Villa Majorelle
- Villa Oasis
- Villa Bergé
- Villa Madison
How many species does the garden have?
- 100
- 200
- 300
- 400
What year was Majorelle Blue created?
- 1930
- 1937
- 1942
- 1948
Answer question 1: The Majorelle Garden spans 9000 m2
Answer question 2: Jacques Majorelle, painter created the garden
Answer question 3: In 40 years
Answer question 4: In 1980
Answer question 5: To save it from a hotel complex project
Answer question 6: Villa Oasis
Answer question 7: 300 species
Answer question 8: In 1937
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