Overview
Built at the end of the 16th century by Saadian sultan Ahmed al-Mansur for himself and his family, the Saadian Tombs lay hidden for almost 300 years until their rediscovery in 1917. A narrow passage beside the Kasbah Mosque leads to the Chamber of the Twelve Columns, a dazzling room of Carrara marble, intricate muqarnas stucco, and a gilded honeycomb ceiling. Around 60 tombs survive around a small garden in what is the best preserved Saadian-era complex in Morocco. Admission MAD 70. Beside the Kasbah Mosque, about 20 minutes on foot from Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Opening Hours
Daily 09:00-17:00
Travel Tips
The chambers are small - go early to skip lines. It's in the same district as Bahia Palace, perfect for a combined visit.
Hotels near Saadian Tombs
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Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Marrakech's largest square, packed with snake charmers, musicians, and food stalls. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Majorelle Garden
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Bahia Palace
A masterpiece of 19th-century Moroccan architecture with exquisite zellige tilework and carved cedarwood.
Koutoubia Mosque
Marrakech's largest mosque, crowned by an iconic 77-meter 12th-century minaret.
Medina Souks
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Ben Youssef Madrasa
A 16th-century Islamic college boasting Marrakech's finest zellige-tiled courtyard.