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Saadian Tombs (Tombeaux Saâdiens)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon, when angled light brings out the tiles and crowds are smallest. Avoid midday when heat and tour groups peak.
Budget tips
Small paid ticket at the gate, commonly under 100 MAD; check whether Marrakech monuments or museum combo passes include it, and carry cash as the ticket office may not accept cards.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Architecture lovers, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Hurtige fakta: Sunlight pools on inlaid zellij tiles and carved cedar ceilings, making the burial chambers glow like a jewel box. Over sixty members of a royal dynasty lie within, their ornate marble tombs arranged around courtyards and a reflecting pool.
Højdepunkter: A small room known as the Chamber of the Twelve Columns contains exactly 12 marble pillars, each topped with capitals so finely carved they throw delicate shadows on mosaic floors. French archaeologists pried open a sealed entrance in 1917, revealing a cluster of engraved epitaphs that mention Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur and help historians map Saadian family ties.
Insider tips
- Dress respectfully, with shoulders and knees covered for comfort and cultural sensitivity inside the mausoleums.
- Bring small change for the ticket and a modest tip for the guard if they allow closer photos.
- Photograph the Hall of Twelve Columns from the doorway to capture carved marble, zellij patterns, and the central cenotaph in one frame.
- Avoid guided groups arriving mid-morning; pause in the orange-tree courtyard for a quieter, more atmospheric visit.
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Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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