The mausoleum of Saadi is one of the popular attractions of the Imperial city of Marrakech, located in the historical centre of the city - Medina. The complex of tombs is a family crypt, and the only monument that has survived from the Saadi dynasty who ruled in the Maghreb in 1509-1659, Paying great attention to the development of art in the country and international diplomatic relations, they brought the Marrakech international fame.

Mausoleum complex was built in the XVI century, and only discovered at the beginning of the XX century After the era of the Saadi dynasty ended, the tomb were abandoned, half-built and neposedami. And only in 1917, they were restored and opened to tourists.

The mausoleum of Saadi is a complex in which lie the remains of 60 representatives of this dynasty. It is worth noting that a member of the Saadi dynasty and was also the ruler Ahmed al-Mansour, who made Marrakech the capital of the country.

The building consists of three rooms, each uniquely decorated. The most famous is the 12 columns, which became the burial place of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour and his family members. Next to the tombs of growing a garden and there are graves where rest the servants and soldiers.

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

The necropolis was so beautiful that even came to power in 1654 Alawites under the leadership of Sultan Moulay Ismail did not dare to destroy it. To the tomb reminded the ruling Sultan of a luxurious life and that of his predecessors, he was told to cover up their wall to enter leaving only a small secret door.

The mausoleum of Saadi is a beautiful and majestic place with a special atmosphere.