Marrakech Attractions
Saadian Tombs © Donar Reiskoffer
Saadian Tombs
The beautiful necropolis was built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmed
el Mansour in the late 16th century as a final resting place for
himself and his successors. There are 66 indoor tombs, lavishly
decorated with colourful, intricate mosaics. The central mausoleum,
the Hall of the Twelve Columns, is exceptionally ornate with a high
vaulted roof, furnished with stunning carved cedar panels and
columns of grey Italian marble.
Address: Rue de la Kasbah near the city walls in the old city, beneath the minaret of the Kasbah mosque;
Opening time: Wednesday to Monday, 8am to 12pm and 2.30pm to 6pm;
Admission: 10 dirhams
