A Wondrous Vault - Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Mohammed V died in 1961 and construction of his mausoleum was commissioned that same year by his son and successor, Hassan II. The complex was designed by Vietnamese architect Cong Vo Toan and construction began in 1961. Once completed, 10 years later in 1971, Mohammed V's body was transferred here. The mausoleum doesn’t just serve as the final resting place for Mohammed V. The coffins of his two sons, King Hassan II (in 1999) and Prince Abdallah (in 1983) flank his sarcophagus. These slightly less ornate coffins are made from the same white onyx to create visual harmony as these three are at rest together. 

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The mausoleum stands on an elevated platform and is a masterpiece that blends traditional Moroccan and modernist architectural elements to create a space that’s both a historical monument and a piece of art. 

This is the Hassan Tower, an unfinished minaret of a mosque planned by Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour, located on the opposite side of Yacoub Al Mansour Square from the mausoleum.

The exterior is marked by Moorish arches that are carved with a Moroccan motif.

The gilded lamp outside the mausoleum

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Dressed in traditional Moroccan uniforms, royal guards continuously guard the site. 

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The decorative arches topped by the green tile roof.

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Inside, the mausoleum chamber is covered by a dome of mahogany wood with stained glass, while the walls are covered in zellij tiling.

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Mohammed V’s sarcophagus, crafted from white onyx, is in the center and his two sons Prince Abdallah and King Hassan II on either side.

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What you should know:

• Dress respectfully, it is a sacred site.

• Maintain a quiet demeanor, as it is a place of reflection and reverence.

• Entry is free.

• Guided tours are available, or you can explore on your own.

• You could spend an hour or two here, depending on your level of interest.

• Early morning or late afternoon are less crowded.

• It is usually open 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday; 8:15 am to 5:45 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Public restrooms are available.

• Some on the street parking is available.

Location: Yacoub Al Mansour Square, Rabat, Morocco

For more information: Mohammed V Mausoleum