About
Nécropole royale du XVIe siècle redécouverte en 1917, présentant des décorations élaborées et abritant les dépouilles des membres de la dynastie Saadienne. Un exemple remarquable d'art et d'architecture hispano-mauresque.
The Saadian Tombs are a royal necropolis in Marrakech, Morocco, set in the Kasbah quarter on Rue de la Kasbah. They date from the 16th century and are also known as the Tombeaux Saadiens.
The site was rediscovered in 1917, after being hidden for generations. Today it holds the remains of members of the Saadian dynasty, and visitors come to see the burial chambers and the decoration that surrounds them.
What to look for
- Elaborate decoration across the tombs, including carved and painted work that gives the site its character.
- Hispano-Moorish art and architecture, a style that blends Moroccan and Andalusian traditions and is well represented here.
- A royal burial ground, so the visit is as much about history as about design.
Visiting the area
The tombs sit within the Kasbah, one of the older parts of Marrakech, so a visit fits naturally alongside a walk through the surrounding streets. For current details, the site can be reached by telephone at +212 524-378681.
