Across the plaza from the Hassan Tower, this gleaming white marble building holds the tombs of King Mohammed V and his two sons, Hassan II and Moulay Abdallah. The architecture blends traditional Moroccan craftsmanship — carved plaster, zellige tilework, cedar ceilings — with a monumental 20th-century scale. Royal guards in red uniforms stand at the entrance. The interior is open to visitors of all faiths; a gallery on the lower level holds a small display on the king's life. Free.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
White marble royal mausoleum and masterwork of modern Moroccan architecture
A story
The mausoleum was designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan at the commission of King Hassan II. Opened in 1971, it broke from the tradition of plain Alaouite tombs and became one of the most visited sites in the country. The interior zellige tilework and carved plaster ceiling took Moroccan craftsmen nearly a decade to complete.