Mohammed V Mausoleum

Approx. Time: 2 hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

This exquisite mausoleum is a splendorous example of modern Moroccan architecture and a beautiful tribute to the modern monarchy. The construction of the mausoleum began in 1962 as a monument to Sultan Mohammed V, who had led Morocco to independence six years earlier. The exterior is comprised of a magnificent white marble pavilion surmounted by a roof of green tiles. Inside, the exquisitely crafted burial chamber contains his white onyx tomb standing on a slab of granite.

Courtesy of the Morocco Tourism Board

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