The Mausoleum of Mohammed V stands beside Hassan Tower on the Hassan Tower esplanade in Rabat, making the two monuments a natural stop together. You can see the unfinished mosque project and visit the mausoleum, which contains the tombs of King Mohammed V, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah.
- Location: Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Hassan, Rabat.
- What to see: Hassan Tower, the remains of the mosque project and the mausoleum.
- Opening pattern: Published hours differ; check before you go.
- Tickets: The cited monument information does not state an admission fee.
Arriving at the Hassan Tower esplanade
What can you see at Hassan Tower?
Hassan Tower is the surviving minaret of a mosque project begun by Almohad sultan Yacoub Al Mansour in the 12th century. Visit Rabat describes it as 44 metres high.
The mosque project remained unfinished. It did not survive the death of Yacoub Al Mansour in 1199 or the Lisbon earthquake of 1755. Today, the tower and the remains of the mosque give the esplanade its distinctive arrangement of minaret and columns.
Visiting the Mausoleum of Mohammed V respectfully
The mausoleum’s exterior is white marble beneath a green pyramidal roof. Inside, marble, carved wood and gilding decorate the space, and royal guards stand at the entrance.
The mausoleum was built between 1962 and 1971. It holds the tombs of King Mohammed V, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah. The monument is open to the public; its visit-and-ticket guide covers practical details for seeing the mausoleum.
When are Hassan Tower and the mausoleum open?
The mausoleum’s hours vary: one schedule gives 8 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays and 8:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. on weekends, while another gives 8 a.m.–6 p.m. every day. Check the official site before you go.
Hassan Tower’s hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. every day. No admission fee is stated for either monument, so confirm ticket details before your visit.
What can you pair with the site?
Keep the visit focused on the shared esplanade: the tower and mausoleum are side by side, so you can see both without planning separate stops. The mausoleum’s address is Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Hassan, Rabat. Smarts Agdal Rabat is a three-star hotel in Agdal, a base for visiting the site.
FAQs
Where is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V?
It is on the Hassan Tower esplanade in Rabat, beside Hassan Tower. Visit Rabat gives its address as Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Hassan, Rabat.
Who is buried in the mausoleum?
The mausoleum contains the tombs of King Mohammed V, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah.
Is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V open to the public?
Yes. The mausoleum is open to the public, though published hours differ. Check current opening details before you go.
Is there an admission fee?
No admission fee is stated for the mausoleum or Hassan Tower. Check ticket details before visiting.