Mausoleum of Saadi - this is one of the most popular attractions of the imperial city of Marrakech, situated in the historical center of the city - Medina. The complex is a family vault tomb and the only monument that has survived from the Saadi Dynasty that ruled in the Maghreb in the years 1509-1659. Paying great attention to the development of art in the country and international diplomatic relations, they have brought worldwide fame Marrakech.

Mausoleum complex was erected in the XVI century., And found only at the beginning of the XX century. After the Saadi Dynasty era is over, the tombs were abandoned, partially built up and non-attendance. And only in 1917, they restored and opened to visitors.

Mausoleum of Saadi is a complex in which the remains of 60 members of this dynasty. It is worth noting that a member of the Saadi Dynasty was also a governor Ahmed al-Mansour, Marrakech made the capital of the country.

The building consists of three rooms, each uniquely decorated. The most famous is considered Hall with 12 columns, which became the burial place for the Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur and his family. Near the tombs of growing a garden, and there are graves where lie the servants and soldiers.

Decorated with multicolored arabesques covered with alabaster stalactites and finished carved cedar wood and Carrara marble imported from Italy, the mausoleum of Saadi is a prime example of Islamic architecture.

The necropolis was so beautiful that even came to power in 1654 under the leadership of Alawites Moulay Ismail Sultan did not dare to destroy it. To the tomb did not remind the ruling sultan of the luxurious life of his predecessors, he ordered them to cover a wall, leaving only the entrance to a small hidden door.

Mausoleum of Saadi - a beautiful and magnificent place, which has a special atmosphere.