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Saadian Tombs
Best time to visit
Early morning when gates open or late afternoon for softer light and smaller crowds, avoid midday tour bus arrivals.
Budget tips
Entry typically around 70 MAD for adults, reduced rates sometimes for children and students, check signage at the gate; no regular free days, so combine nearby sites like Badi Palace and Bahia to save on transport.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture and tilework lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Short-stop travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Fatos rápidos: Tucked behind an unassuming wall, you step into a hushed chamber of marble and carved cedar where sunlight threads through latticed windows and reveals jewel-like zellij mosaics. Quiet niches hold the remains of more than sixty members of a once-powerful dynasty, their tombs arranged with surprising symmetry and a delicate riot of colors that rewards a slow, deliberate walk.
Destaques: Step inside a sunlit chamber where twelve white Carrara marble columns catch the light and scatter zellij tiles and gold mosaics across a carved cedar ceiling, a lavish program commissioned by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur in the late 1500s. Sealed off by a rival ruler in 1691 and only reopened in 1917 after more than 225 years, the place still holds roughly 60 exquisitely decorated tombs, where the cool marble and scent of old cedar feel oddly like someone left a whispered story behind.
Insider tips
- Arrive at opening to avoid tour groups and get the main mausoleum to yourself.
- Wear modest clothing out of respect and comfortable shoes for cobbled surfaces.
- Photograph the central mausoleum and the north-facing tiled chamber for the best light, but avoid using flash on delicate surfaces.
- Buy entry ticket in cash, carry small change, and plan a walk to nearby Kasbah and Badi Palace to avoid extra taxi trips.
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