Bob Marley Mausoleum, Nine Mile
Nine Mile
The birthplace and burial place of reggae pioneer Bob Marley. Visitors are guided through his childhood home, the rock where he is said to have rested his head while writing songs, his mausoleum and a colourful mural wall by a Rastafarian guide.
Nine Mile is in the mountains of St. Ann parish. Bob Marley was born here in 1945, and after his death in 1981, he was buried in a small chapel-like mausoleum in the village. Tours are led by Rastafarian guides, who show visitors the cottage where he spent his childhood, the “pillow stone” he is said to have rested on while writing songs, the mausoleum and a colourful graffiti wall. The guide sings his songs along the way. Admission is about 25 US dollars. Photography is not allowed inside. The mountain roads are rough. From Montego Bay, the trip takes about 2 hours, so most people join a day tour. From Ocho Rios, it takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Seville Heritage Park
- Dunn's River Falls
- Green Grotto Caves
- Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
- Mystic Mountain
- Shaw Park Gardens
- Turtle River Falls & Gardens
- Fern Gully