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Marble columns and tombs inside a chamber of the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech

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Saadian Tombs

Visit the richly decorated royal necropolis of Marrakech’s Saadian dynasty, including the celebrated Chamber of the Twelve Columns.

  • LocationNear Marrakech
  • TypeHistorical Site
  • Entrance feeMAD 100

About Saadian Tombs

The Saadian Tombs form a royal necropolis beside Marrakech’s Kasbah Mosque. The first core of the complex was established in 1557 by Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib for his father Muhammad al-Shaykh, founder of the Saadian dynasty. Later additions under Ahmad al-Mansur created some of the site’s most elaborate spaces, including the Chamber of the Twelve Columns, where marble, zellij and carved decoration reflect the refinement of Saadian art.

The garden and mausoleum buildings of the Saadian Tombs

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Visitor Information

The Saadian Tombs are a ticketed heritage site. Admission information belongs to this Place only and must never be used to calculate Tour prices.

Entrance fee
MAD 100 · Adult, foreign visitor

Official visitor information Verified on 5 Oct 2026

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How to Get There

The tombs are in the Kasbah district south of Jemaa el-Fna and close to El Badi Palace.

Best Time to Visit

Visit early in the day to reduce waiting around the smaller decorated chambers.

Travel tips

  • The most detailed chambers are relatively small, so visiting outside peak periods makes the experience easier.
  • Combine the tombs with the nearby Kasbah and El Badi Palace.

Saadian Tombs

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FAQs About Saadian Tombs

Who is buried in the Saadian Tombs?

The necropolis contains members of the Saadian royal family, including Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, as well as other important burials from later periods.

What is the Chamber of the Twelve Columns?

It is one of the most elaborate rooms of the necropolis and contains the tomb of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur.

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