How to visit and what to see in the Saadies Tombs (Marrakech): schedules

One of the not too well-known corners that you should not miss visiting in your trip to Marrakech, riding a MoroccoAre the Saadian tombs.

And I say corner because they are located in an area that has remained practically hidden for centuries, until 1917 when it was rediscovered and access to it was opened.

The Saadian tombs you find them in the Kasbah of the Medina of Marrakech.

If you enter this walled enclosure by crossing under the Bab Agnaou Gate, on the southeast side of the wall of the medina, right in front you find the great Kasbah mosque, and to the right, through a narrow passage, you can access this beautiful corner of Marrakech.

Curiosities history of the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech

El origin of the Saadian Tombs of Marrakech dates back to the time when the saadian dynasty He reigned in Morocco, between the years between 1524 and 1659.

the sultan Ahmed El Mansour, also known as Eldorado, decided to build a mausoleum over his father's tomb in 1557, which is known as the Mausoleum of Lalla Messaouda.

But it was later when it was decided to build another new mausoleum, this one made up of three rooms linked by doors to each other, and in which the central room, known as the Hall of Twelve Columns, Now it shows us a decoration of incredible beauty.

After the fall of the saadian dynasty, the Alawite sultan Mulai Ismail ordered to destroy all vestiges of the saadis, which led to the destruction of palaces and other buildings.

You will see a sample of this if you visit the nearby El Badi Palace, of whose historical strength barely the walls remain.

Brianda Saadies Tombs It was simply decided to hide them, so that, until the aforementioned rediscovery in 1907, their enclosure was hidden behind a closed door located in the Kasbah mosque.

This is the experience of visiting the Saadian Tombs

When you pass through the current access to the Saadian Tombs of Marrakesh, you enter an enclosure with a garden area completely surrounded by high walls.

Hall of Twelve Columns in the Saadian Tombs of Marrakech

You may see a long line of visitors, so you will have to get in line to see the mausoleum of the Hall of Twelve Columns.

On one side of the garden you will see the Mausoleum of Lalla Messaouda, with the ground covered by elongated stones, which are the first saadian tombs what are you going to see.

Likewise, the decoration of this mausoleum It is a simple preview of the jewel you are going to see.

Indeed, after queuing, you arrive at a very narrow door, which can barely fit two people; From here you will be able to appreciate the enormous beauty of the decoration of the aforementioned Hall of Twelve Columns.

This square-shaped room, with ten meters on each side, shows us one of the most beautiful corners what are you going to find in Marrakech.

On the ground you will see several tombs, but the combination between the twelve columns of carrara marble, the decorated ceiling cedar wood with gold reliefs, and the beautiful lighting, will tempt you to stay for a long time appreciating its architectural beauty.

The walls are decorated with glazed tiles, and above the friezes, the walls are covered with stuccos with the characteristic honeycomb pattern.

A piece of advice: remember that behind you there is a line of numerous visitors waiting for you to finish and allow them to look out onto the porch.

Next to the Hall of Twelve Columns There are two other smaller and more austere rooms, the so-called Three Niches Room and Mirhab Hall.

Schedule to visit the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech

Finally, when planning your visit, keep in mind that the schedule of the Saadian Tombs of Marrakech It is, in the mornings, from 8,30:11,45 a.m. to 14,3:17,45 a.m., and in the afternoons, from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Saadian Tombs ticket prices

The ticket prices to visit the Saadian Tombs It is 70 DH (6,70 euros) for adults, and 30 DH (2,86 euros) for children under 12 years of age.

Photos Saadian Tombs of Marrakech

Here you have more photos of the Saadian Tombs, one of the hidden corners that you should not miss on your trip to Marrakech.