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The Mohamed V Mausoleum is another attraction in Rabat that is worth the visit. It is not only a perfectly preserved example of the architectural style of the Alaouite dynasty, but it is the final resting place of three significant members of the royal family. Here visitors and locals can lend their respect to these leaders and marvel at the detailed and beautifully designed mausoleum. It is a tomb and a mosque and the Mausoleum Mohamed V is one of the few sacred places open to the public.



King Hassan II commissioned the construction of the Mausoleum of Mohamed V for his late father, Mohamed V, in 1962. The construction of the Mausoleum of Mohamed V was completed in 1971. Sultan Mohamed V ruled Morocco for two terms. The first was from the year 1927 to 1953 and again from 1957 to the year 1961. He is remembered and known for his efforts in the struggle for independence of Morocco. His two sons, King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah, were buried next to him. It took the hard work of approximately four hundred men to build and complete the mausoleum which today is an architectural and historical masterpiece.



The Mausoleum of Mohamed V is located at Yacoub Al Mansour Square and stands opposite the Hassan Tower, another building that was commissioned by King Hassan II. It is easily recognizable by its white walls and green tiled roof. The interior has been completed in white marble and granite floors and walls and a beautiful granite block with a gravestone indicates the final resting place of the great king. The sliding doors and the ceiling were also carved into breathtaking motifs and designs. Spectacular chandeliers light the room that is complete with red carpets on the stairs and flags. Throughout the mausoleum, guests will see traditional artistic techniques combined with a touch of modern design; the design is as imagined by its Vietnamese architect and creator.



This spectacular site and popular attraction in Rabat is an architectural marvel and a monument to a great ruler. Visitors will not be disappointed as it is really a suitable final resting place for a king.

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