Among the top attractions in Rabat is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. This site is ranked #3 on TripAdvisor’s list of 10 Best Things To Do In Rabat. Just across the courtyard is Hassan Tower, ranked #5. Together, they create a captivating visit that takes less than an hour to visit.
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is on Yacoub al-Mansour Esplanade in Rabat, adjacent to Avenue Tour Hassan. Both entrances to the sprawling courtyard are guarded by mounted Moroccan Royal Guards in ornate red uniforms. Inside, guards also protect each of the four entrances and the interior corners of the mausoleum.
Visitors climb a set of stairs to enter the Mausoleum on the upper level. From here, you can look down at the large tomb of Mohammed V, centered on the floor below and surrounded by Moroccan flags. Two additional tombs of his sons, King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah, rest on the lower floor. The mausoleum is a stunning Alaouite structure with a striking white exterior, green roof, and lavishly decorated interior.
Between the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower lies a large plaza filled with cylindrical columns. These columns were intended to support a massive mosque begun by Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in the late twelfth century. Hassan Tower was meant to be the world’s largest minaret at nearly 300 feet. However, the Sultan’s death halted construction, leaving the tower at half its intended height.
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower are free to visit. Restrooms and vendors selling small trinkets and food are located near the far entrance. As we were leaving, we caught the changing of the guard for the mounted Palace Guard, a perfect end to our visit.
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