Mausoleum of Mohammed V - is one of the most visited attractions in the city. It is located in the east of Rabat, the tower Hassan, in the memorial complex of Sultan Mohammed V, including the mosque and the memorial museum.

Mohammed V is a sultan and the king of Morocco, lived from 1909 to 1961 Sultan lived a very hard life, he had to endure persecution, to live in exile in Madagascar and in Corsica, to fight for the independence of the state, which he was able to win the love and recognition of its people. That Mohammed V became the first King of Morocco after the country was liberated from the French authorities. And to pay homage to the king great, the locals decided to build a mausoleum after his death, Mohammed V.

The mausoleum was built in 1971. The author of the project was made by Vietnamese architects Toan. Construction of the mausoleum lasted for 10 years. The construction was carried out in the traditional Moorish style. For the construction of a snow-white marble was used, delivered from Italy. The green dome is decorated with symbols of royal power. And despite the fact that the new mausoleum, he successfully blended into the landscape.

Particularly impressive is the interior of the mausoleum: cedar ceiling, decorated with carved and gilded walls with traditional Moroccan mosaics. Under the dome is located on the first floor a spacious bathroom. At its center is a white coffin, which can admire everyone. For this special gallery was built, spanning the hall. The location is a bit lower than the burial chamber lies the body of Mohammed V. Also in the mausoleum are the tombs of the two sons of the king.

To get to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, you must go through the gates, which are guarded by mounted guards, dressed in national costumes.