Villa Oasis: Yves Saint Laurent's Marrakech retreat opens to public

Villa Oasis in Marrakech, once the private refuge of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, is now open for visits. Acquired in 1980, the villa became a source of inspiration for the designer's collections, influencing his use of saturated colors and ethnic elements. The property features interiors blending traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with modern luxury, including a main salon with blue vaulted ceilings and Saint Laurent's bedroom in red, black, and gold. The adjacent Jardin Majorelle, named for its cobalt blue hue, houses over 300 exotic plants and Saint Laurent's memorial. The villa's aesthetic directly impacted the maison's designs, such as the djellaba and caftan, merging Oriental and Western styles. The Yves Saint Laurent Museum opened nearby in 2017.