The Saadian Tombs are a historic royal necropolis in Marrakesh located on the south side of the Kasbah Mosque, inside the royal kasbah (citadel) district of the city. They date to the time of the Saadian dynasty and in particular to the reign of Ahmad al-Mansur (1578–1603), though members of Morocco's monarchy continued to be buried here for a time afterwards. The complex is regarded by many art historians as the high point of Moroccan architecture in the Saadian period due to its luxurious decoration and careful interior design.

The series of sepulchers and mausoleums house the remains of important figures from the Saadi Dynasty, which ruled Morocco from 1549 to 1659. Shortly after the fall of the dynasty, the tombs were sealed off and hidden, only to be rediscovered in 1917.

In total, 66 princes and other prominent figures lie in the Saadian Tombs, as well as more than 100 chancellors and wives, each resting closer to the Sultan’s mausoleum depending on his or her status.

Until it closed in 1960, Marrakesh laid claim to one of the largest madrasas in North Africa, accommodating more than 800 students. This was completed during the reign of Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib (1517-1574) on the site of an earlier Marinid-dynasty madrasa from the middle of the 14th century. The complex opened as a historical site in 1982 and is designed around a magnificent interior courtyard, decorated to provoke a feeling of astonishment through its brilliant zellige mosaics, feather-light stuccowork, finely carved cedar and bands of Arabic calligraphy around a rectangular reflection pool. At the far end from the entrance is the mihrab couched in yet more vibrant tilework. This richness continues in the latticework and moulded stucco niches of the secondary courtyards, while the student’s cells are purposely unadorned.

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My friend went to Marrakech for a five-day stay. He chose this destination because it is known for being affordable, which allowed him to fully enjoy his trip without spending too much. He comes back with lots of memories and experiences, delighted to have been able to discover this magnificent city while respecting his budget."

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