The Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat is a royal tomb on the Hassan Tower esplanade, combining a striking exterior with a richly decorated interior. It is open to the public, and its shared setting with Hassan Tower makes the two monuments natural companions for a visit.
- Location: Mohamed Lyazidi Boulevard, Hassan, on the Hassan Tower esplanade.
- What’s inside: The tombs of King Mohammed V, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah.
- Public access: The mausoleum is open to the public.
- Hours: Open daily
The mausoleum and its historic setting
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V was built between 1962 and 1971 and stands on the broad Hassan Tower esplanade in Rabat. Its location puts the royal monument and the remains of a medieval mosque project within the same historic setting.
Visit Rabat describes the mausoleum’s exterior as white marble beneath a green pyramidal roof, with zellige mosaics and detailed sculpture. The Moroccan National Tourist Office also notes white marble, granite floors and a green tiled roof, along with gilded cedar, white Pakistani onyx and calligraphic friezes inside.
From Smarts Hotel Agdal Rabat, the mausoleum is about 2.1 km away. The hotel offers three-star rooms in Agdal.
What can you see inside and around the monument?
The mausoleum contains the tombs of King Mohammed V, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah. Its interior is decorated with marble, carved wood and gilding, while calligraphic friezes and onyx are among the details noted by the Moroccan National Tourist Office.
Outside, take in the white-marble exterior, green roof and mosaic work as part of the monument’s formal setting on the esplanade. Royal guards in full dress uniform stand at the entrance. The address is Mohamed Lyazidi Boulevard, Hassan.
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How do you plan access, tickets and opening times?
The mausoleum is open to the public. Visit Rabat gives weekday hours as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but published weekend hours are not consistent: Visit Rabat gives one schedule, while the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Rabat says the mausoleum is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. No ticket price is stated in these sources, so don’t assume a cost or admission arrangement.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00–18:00
- Friday: 8:00–13:20 and 14:25–18:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:15–17:45
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Because hours vary between sources, check the official site before you go; Visit Rabat is the operator to consult for current visitor details. The address is Mohamed Lyazidi Boulevard, Hassan, on the esplanade.
How does Hassan Tower fit into the visit?
Hassan Tower stands on the same esplanade, so you can pair its exterior and the mausoleum in one stop. The tower is the surviving minaret of a mosque project begun by the Almohad sultan Yacoub Al Mansour in the 12th century.
The project was not completed after his death in 1199, and the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 also damaged it. The surviving minaret is 44 metres high.
Hassan Tower is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the official site before you go for the mausoleum’s hours, and plan around the monuments’ respective schedules. For more context on combining the two landmarks, how to visit Hassan Tower and the mausoleum together is a useful route-planning topic.
FAQs
Is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V open to the public?
Open daily. Yes. The mausoleum is open to the public.
Who is buried in the mausoleum?
The tombs are those of King Mohammed V, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah.
Are the mausoleum and Hassan Tower in the same place?
Both are on the Hassan Tower esplanade in Rabat, making them easy to combine in one visit.
Do the published opening hours agree?
Weekday hours are given as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but sources give different weekend schedules. Check Visit Rabat before setting out.