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Saadian Tombs
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Once hidden mausoleum surrounded by gardens, decorated with colorful tiles, marble & stucco.via Google
The sealed-off mausoleum of the Saadian dynasty, rediscovered in 1917, featuring the breathtaking Chamber of the Twelve Pillars.
- Good to know
- Lines can be long for the main chamber; visit early or late in the afternoon.
Reviews from Google
Like many other places in Marrakesh, it depends how early you go and how many people there are... We went early, no queues, time to look around properly and check out all details, so we thought it was a great visit. But if I would have had to stand in wait for just a quick peak from the very few view points, I would not have been happy...
It was ok. I was spoiled from all the other beautiful architecture in Morocco that this was not as impressive. HOWEVER, if u make this your first thing to seething it's worth it. They Chargers $10. It was a little pricey for a 10 minute look but the history of the whole place was amazing. I highly suggest a guide. It will be well worth it.
An interesting place to visit. Once a hidden mausoleum surrounded by gardens and decorated with colorful tiles, marble, and stucco. The Saadian Necropolis – a necropolis in Marrakesh, consisting of two mausoleums, a courtyard, and gardens, originally intended for the rulers of the Marinid dynasty. Today, the richly decorated tombs are the resting place of the princes of the Saadian dynasty and an excellent example of Arabic architecture. Unfortunately, place is very small and to see main room you have to stay in the queue 30 minutes - depends on people - not worth this time and price. Ticket: 10 euros.
Lovely to see and full of history, but just know that Google Maps doesn’t lead you to the exact entry point so you might need to walk around or do a few loops to find the actual entrance. The line to get in is much longer than the time you’ll actually spend inside. The tombs themselves are beautiful and well preserved, with amazing detail and craftsmanship, but it’s a pretty quick visit once you’re in. Worth seeing if you’re nearby, but the wait definitely outweighs the sight.
A beautiful historical place. Saadian Tombs in Marrakech, Morocco, are a 16th-century royal necropolis built by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, housing over 60 members of the Saadi dynasty. Located in the Kasbah district,the site is renowned for its stunning Hispano-Moorish architecture, Carrara marble tombs, and intricate, colorful tilework. These were rediscovered in 1917. The mausoleum consists of several rooms, with the most magnificent being the "Hall of Twelve Columns," which holds the tomb of Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur and features a cedar wood dome. The interior includes, intricately carved stucco, Italian Carrara marble, and colorful zellij mosaics. The exterior includes a garden, with the graves of soldiers and servants. The site is open daily. Visitors are advised to go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid queues. Entrance Fee: Around 100 MAD. These tombs serve as one of the few remaining symbols of the Saadian dynasty's Golden Age in Marrakech.