Is there a dress code?

Cover shoulders and knees. No shorts, no sleeveless tops. Scarves are not required for women but a wrap to drape over shoulders is appreciated.

Can I photograph inside?

Yes, without flash. The Royal Guards are used to photographs — a quiet nod before framing them is polite.

How long should I plan?

Twenty to thirty minutes is enough to walk the galleries above the tomb chamber and absorb the craftsmanship. Pair with Hassan Tower on the same esplanade for a one-hour combined visit.

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Mausoleum of Mohammed V

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Mausoleum of Mohammed V — Rabat

ROYAL MAUSOLEUM

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V holds the tomb of the king who led Morocco to independence in 1956, along with his two sons, Hassan II and Moulay Abdallah. Designed by the Vietnamese architect Cong Vo Toan and finished in 1971 after twelve years of work, it's a showcase of traditional Moroccan crafts — carved cedar, zellige mosaic, and onyx calligraphy — under a signature green-tiled pyramid roof. Entry is free and non-Muslims are welcome inside, unlike most royal-Islamic sites in the country.

Location

Rabat

FAQs

Yes. The Mausoleum is one of the very few royal-Islamic sites in Morocco open to visitors of any faith — a deliberate choice by Hassan II when he commissioned it.