Tucked away inside Jardin Majorelle, Villa Oasis, often searched as Villa Oasis Marrakesh — was Yves Saint Laurent’s personal hideout when Paris got loud. This was where he came to slow down, sketch, think, host friends, and reset. Very YSL, very at ease.
The house is exactly what you’d expect from someone who famously said Marrakesh taught him colour. Rich hues, patterned tiles, carved plaster, hand-painted doors, and furniture made just for the space. Moroccan craft is everywhere, but it never feels museum-y. It feels warm, lived-in, and deeply personal, like a home.
Saint Laurent first arrived in Marrakesh in the 1960s and never really looked back. The city changed how he saw colour, mood, and silhouette, and Villa Oasis Marrakesh became the place where those ideas quietly formed. Collections were imagined here, shows planned here, and some very stylish dinner parties definitely happened here too.
For years, the villa stayed firmly off-limits, reserved for Saint Laurent, Pierre Bergé, and a close circle of creatives. Now, parts of the home and gardens are finally open to visitors, offering a rare look at how one of fashion’s most influential designers actually lived. No ropes, no dramatics. Just rooms, light, and details you notice as you wander.
If you’re in Marrakesh and want a glimpse of YSL at his most relaxed, this is the place to do it.