The royal necropolis of the Saadian sultans, dating from the 16th century and sealed off for centuries before being rediscovered in 1917. The elaborately decorated chambers — carved cedar, painted plasterwork, zellige tilework — contain the tombs of Ahmad al-Mansur and his family. The garden setting is tranquil and the craftsmanship exceptional. Access is through a narrow passage to avoid entering the adjacent mosque.
Saadian Tombs
16th-century royal necropolis sealed for two centuries, decorated in carved cedar and zellige tilework