Saadiens Tombs

Saadiens Tombs

admiring one of the most impressively decorated mausoleums in all over Morocco
Saadiens Tombs - admiring one of the most impressively decorated mausoleums in all over Morocco

Location: 

Marrakesh, Morocco

Duration: 

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Journey: 

Berber Safari through Morocco

Personal highlights

  1. Saadiens Tombs: home of abut 60 members of the royal family ruling over Moroccoinfo-icon in the 16th century
  2. Saadi Dynasty: several prices and sultans ruling over Morroco with Marrakesh as a capital during 100 years
  3. Ahmad al-Mansur: most famous ruler of the Saadis, who excelled in military, literature and mathematics
  4. Lost and found: the tombs were rediscovered in the Medina of Marrakesh only in 1917 through air pictures
  5. Tombs: impressively decorated mausoleums with detailed and colorful Arabic patterns all around

Image sources

  1. Large walls protect the tombs
  2. Lonely orange tree in the courtyard
  3. Admiring all the decorative tiles
  4. Beautifully decorated Tombs
  5. Heart of the Saadiens Tombs

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