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Saadian Tombs

A sight in Kasbah, Marrakech, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 40 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Saadian Tombs in Kasbah, Marrakech
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Why go

16th-century royal tombs with a carved Hall of Twelve Columns.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Marrakech, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bahia Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa. At about 40 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Kasbah
Price
$
Time needed
40 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Marrakech, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bahia Palace

    19th-century vizier's palace with painted ceilings and tiled courtyards.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    Main square where snake charmers by day give way to food stalls and musicians at night.

    Activity · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Nomad

    Modern Moroccan restaurant on a medina rooftop overlooking the spice square.

    Food · 1.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Café des Épices

    Rooftop cafe over the spice square for mint tea and light lunches.

    Drinks · 1.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Le Jardin Secret

    Restored riad gardens in the medina with a tower view over the rooftops.

    Outdoors · 1.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ben Youssef Madrasa

    16th-century Koranic school with a carved cedar and zellige courtyard, restored in 2022.

    Sight · 1.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Saadian Tombs is a stop on our Morocco Imperial Cities route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Marrakech

Another curated sight in Marrakech. See the full Marrakech guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Marrakech run from 19°C in January to 40°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Saadian Tombs itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Marrakech from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Marrakech weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
400 Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Coordinates
31.61736, -7.98876
Destination
Marrakech, Morocco

Saadian Tombs: quick answers

How much time do you need at Saadian Tombs?

Plan on about 40 minutes at Saadian Tombs. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Saadian Tombs?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Expect a short queue to view the main chamber.

Where is Saadian Tombs?

Saadian Tombs is at 400 Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Saadian Tombs?

Saadian Tombs appears on Morocco Imperial Cities, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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