The mausoleum of Mohammed V is one of the most visited attractions of the city. It is located in the Eastern part of Rabat, the Hassan tower, inside the memorial complex of Sultan Mohammed V, which includes a mosque and the memorial Museum.

Mohammed V was the Sultan and the king of Morocco, lived from 1909 to 1961 Sultan lived a very difficult life, he had to endure persecution, to live in exile in Madagascar and Corsica, to fight for the independence of the state than he was able to win the love and recognition of his people. It was Muhammad V was the first king of Morocco after the country was liberated from the French authorities. And to give the king greater honor, the locals decided to build after his death, the mausoleum of Mohammed V.

The mausoleum was erected in 1971 by the Author of this project were made by Vietnamese architect At Toan. The construction of the mausoleum lasted for 10 years. The building was designed in the traditional Moorish style. For the construction was used pure white marble brought from Italy. The green dome is decorated with symbols of Royal power. And despite the fact that the mausoleum is new, it blended well into the landscape.

Particularly impressive is the interior of the mausoleum: cedar ceiling, carved and gilded, the walls with traditional Moroccan mosaics. Under the dome on the ground floor of a spacious room. At its center is a white sarcophagus, can be enjoyed by everyone. For this purpose they built a special gallery across the hall. Located in a little below the burial chamber lies the body of Mohammed V. Also in the mausoleum are the tombs of two sons of the king.

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