After leaving the Saadian Tombs we stopped by the Jardin Majorelle, a UNESCO designated botanical garden designed in the 1920's by the renowned French painter, Jacques Majorelle, and a tranquil haven away from the incessant noise and animation outside its walls. The Garden featured an abundance of exotic plants and trees from five continents. After Jacques Majorelle's death it was acquired by Yves Saint Laurent, who further embellished it. After our dinner at the former Palace our wonderful minder, Mohammed, who made sure we saw the very best that Morocco had to offer in great style and panache, took us to see a Bedouin extravaganza called "Fantasia", which showed a series of charges in the central kasbah arena by fierce-looking desert tribesmen riding their white Arabian horses and firing their muskets in the air. They were dressed in flowing traditional robes and it was quite a spectacle. It was followed by a dark, Bedouin maiden performing a sensual belly dance to a mesmerizing drumbeat. A colourful climax to a really enjoyable day. Incidentally, if you so desire, you can check out that luxurious palace restaurant we went to on google as below:
palais gharnata marrakech
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