The Saadians ruled from Marrakesh from the mid-16thC to the mid-17thC. The were deposed by Moulay Ismail who founded the Alaouite dynasty which rules the this day. He destroyed most of the Saadians buildings to show his power but neglected their tombs for fear of the consequences of desecration. The tombs are tucked round the back of the Kasbah Mosque with a narrow recently constructed entrance alley. There are two mausaleums with fancy plasterwork and zellij and tombs covered with simple tiled gravestones only a few of which have a central stone bearing an inscription, usually
"There is no God but Allah
Muhammed is God's Messenger
Praise be to God.
The occupant of this tomb died on...."
The whole are contained in a pleasant garden.
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| Mausaleum, Saadian Tombs,Marrakesh |
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| Saadian Tombs, Marrakesh |
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| Gardens, Saadian tombs, Marrakesh |
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| Garden Pavilion,Saadian Tombs,Marrakesh |
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| Saadian Tombs,Marrakesh |
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| Mausaleum, Saadian Tombs, Marrakesh |
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