Saadian Tombs

Sorry, but I don’t really get the hype. We paid €20 for two people (tickets bought on the spot, not in advance), stood in long queues in light rain, and in the end, we were only allowed a quick look from outside—no one is permitted to enter but you will see the other burial places that’s not covered. It felt like people mainly go there just to take photos and say they’ve been. (Not worth the long wait and the amount,sorry) Facts About the Saadian Tombs 📍 Location: Next to the Kasbah Mosque in Marrakech 🗓️ Built: Late 1500s during the reign of Ahmad al-Mansur 👑 Dynasty: Saadian Dynasty 🔑 Key Historical Facts • The tombs are the final resting place of Saadian rulers and their family members. • Over 60 royal burials are located in the site. • They were sealed off in the 17th century and remained hidden for nearly 200 years. • Rediscovered in 1917 using aerial photography during the French Protectorate period. 🏗️ Architecture & Design • Famous for the Chamber of Twelve Columns, decorated with: • Italian Carrara marble • Intricate zellij tilework • Carved cedar wood ceilings • A masterpiece of Moroccan-Andalusian Islamic architecture. 🌍 Cultural Importance • One of Marrakech’s most visited historic monuments. • Recognized as part of UNESCO world heritage protection of the medina. ⏰ Visitor Info (General) • Best visited in the morning to avoid crowds.

An old tomb for the Saadians located in the middle of Marrakesh. The twelve column room was super pretty. But it's not that much to see and the entrance price is abit high 100 Dirhams pr adult. I find it abit hard to recommend this place. If you want to go, go with a guide to get some more information. They take cash only

The tombs are lovely but may not be worth the 100 MAD admission.. to include the queue to wait to see the small chamber up close. Google Maps may direct you to the exit of the tombs.. To find the entrance: From the intersection of the 2 main streets Rue de la Kasbah and Rue Bab Agnou (Pic 1).. walk north along the wall (Pic 2) and turn right at the large gate (Pic 3). Go straight here (Pic 4) until you see the entrance (Pic 5).

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.

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.

Obviously, the mosaic and elaborate carvings on show are lovely but I feel considering how much construction is ongoing and how small a space it is, 100 MAD is a crazy amount to pay. There are so many lovely architectural aspects to marvel at by just walking around the city so I left feeling underwhelmed and quite irked. Though the small portion of tombs you do get to see are nice, I would not recommend this as an attraction to visit, or at least recommend that it be combined into one of the ‘get your guide’ 3 stops kind of tours (it seems to be incorporated into a lot of their tours) for a much more reasonable price.

Fascinating how this place was hidden for so long. It’s fairly compact compared to some of the other popular places to visit, but it’s another excellent showcase of zellige tiling, carved ceilings and stucco. It’s mostly a garden space and then 2 or 3 rooms which you can see into. A large queue had formed to see into the ‘main room’ - some people were taking far too much time taking many multiple pictures of themselves posing in front of the tombs, which seems a bit odd really given the subject! Still, worth seeing if you have time. 30mins to an hour for a visit.

It’s ok - a bit of beautiful architecture inside - the price is not appropriate though, not much value for money in that. I would visit somewhere else for the same price. There’s also lots of construction and a different entrance point to usual. Although the old entrance is now the exit? It’s a bit random.