Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
ضريح مولاي إسماعيل
The mausoleum of Alaouite sultan Moulay Ismail inside the royal city, one of the few sacred tombs in Morocco that non-Muslims may enter.
Moulay Ismail (r. 1672–1727) made Meknes his imperial capital. His mausoleum, the ضريح مولاي إسماعيل, dates from the late 17th century and reopened after years of restoration. Non-Muslims may enter the forecourt and arcades and view the richly decorated tomb chamber from a distance. The tilework, plaster carvings and fountain courtyards are exquisite. Admission is free or a small donation is requested. Visitors must dress modestly and remove their shoes, and visits are suspended during prayer times.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (except during services)
Nearby sights
- Qara Prison & Koubba el-Khayatine
- Bab Mansour (Meknes)
- Place El Hedim & Meknes Medina
- Dar Jamaï Museum
- Bou Inania Madrasa (Meknes)
- Bab el-Khemis (Meknes)
- Sahrij Swani (Agdal Basin)
- Dar al-Makhzen & Imperial City Walls (Meknes)