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Villa Mabrouka
Tangier, Morocco · Independent · High Luxury
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé owned this 1940s modernist villa above Tangier's Strait of Gibraltar for the last decades of Saint Laurent's life. After Bergé's death in 2017, he stipulated that proceeds from its sale fund the Fondation Jardin Majorelle; it was sold via Sotheby's in 2019 to British designer Jasper Conran, who spent four years restoring it before opening 12 rooms in 2023. The gardens — planted with rare Mediterranean species — were originally designed by Madison Cox, president of the Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent Foundation.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Neighborhood: Medina
- Architect: Madison Cox
- Interiors: Jasper Conran
About Villa Mabrouka
- Pierre Bergé's will directed that the sale proceeds of Villa Mabrouka go to the Fondation Jardin Majorelle — which oversees both the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and the Berber Museum in Marrakech — meaning the purchase price directly funded Moroccan cultural preservation.
- The interior of the villa was originally decorated by designer Jacques Grange, who described the brief from Saint Laurent and Bergé as "an eccentric Fifties Englishman who had come to live in Tangier" — a character from a Tennessee Williams play.
- The gardens, filled with rare citrus trees and iceberg roses, were designed by Madison Cox, who also serves as president of the Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent Foundation — connecting the physical garden to the institution that protects Saint Laurent's artistic legacy.
- The villa overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar from the cliffs of Tangier, placing guests in the view corridor between Africa and Europe at one of the world's most historically charged maritime passages.
History
Villa Mabrouka in Tangier was for years the private home of the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, a modernist-inspired villa set in lush gardens above the Strait of Gibraltar. After passing to new ownership, it was transformed into an intimate boutique hotel.
Villa Mabrouka opened to guests on June 21, 2023, with twelve suites, preserving the residence's storied atmosphere while reimagining it as one of Tangier's most exclusive addresses.
Restaurants and bars
- Jake's Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Hammam & Spa — Hammam and spa offering on the property.
- Roof Terrace Bar — Rooftop bar with 360-degree views, as described by Country Life.
- The Gardens — Private gardens of citrus trees, iceberg roses and flowers, with sea views. Thousands of new trees, shrubs and plants were planted during restoration.
Amenities
- Private gardens with citrus trees and iceberg roses (USA 10, Jan 2024)
- Waterfront garden with sweeping views to the sea
- Terraces with sea views
- Roof Terrace Bar (site navigation)
- Hammam & Spa (site navigation)
- Restaurants & Bars (site navigation)
- Cocktail and tea parties by the pool and on the roof top terrace
- Buffet prepared by the villa's kitchen for up to 150 diners
Awards
- Andrew Harper Editors Choice (2025)
- Robb Report 50 Greatest Hotels on Earth (2025)
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