Mausoleum of Mohammed VAbout Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a royal mausoleum in Rabat, Morocco, completed in 1971 and built to house the remains of King Mohammed V and members of the royal family.
The building is notable for its white marble walls, green-tiled pyramidal roof and finely worked zellige tilework and carved wood inside and out. The complex includes a ceremonial forecourt and a richly decorated mausoleum chamber containing the royal tombs; the exterior and forecourt are the main areas accessible to visitors.
Commissioned after Morocco’s independence, the mausoleum was constructed in the 1960s and finished in 1971 as a modern royal burial monument honoring Mohammed V. It was intended as a national memorial and has remained a site for royal interments and state commemorations.
The mausoleum sits in central Rabat immediately adjacent to the unfinished Hassan Tower and near the Kasbah of the Udayas on the city waterfront, forming part of the historic ceremonial complex in the capital.
- Best view: Best overall photographs are taken from the plaza in front of the adjacent Hassan Tower, which frames the mausoleum and its green-tiled roof.
- Completion date: Construction took place during the 1960s and the complex was completed in 1971.
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Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable weather and pleasant visiting conditions.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Mausoleum of Mohammed V's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 22° | 18° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 4 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 0 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 27° | 23° | 1 mm | some cloud | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 7 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
How to Get to Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is in central Rabat beside the Hassan Tower and the Royal Palace complex. It is an easy walk from central Rabat landmarks: from Rabat-Ville railway station the mausoleum is a roughly 20-30 minute walk, or you can take local buses or a short taxi ride. Rabat’s tram line also serves central stops near the Hassan Tower area (walk a few minutes from the tram stop to the site).
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V early in the day to avoid tour‑group peak times and to get unobstructed photos of the ornate interior and the adjacent Hassan Tower complex.
- Enter from the large public plaza beside Hassan Tower so you can visit both landmarks together; many visitors focus only on the tower and miss the mausoleum's finely carved marble interior and its neatly tended courtyard.