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Morocco
/ Rabat / Attractions / Mohammed V Mausoleum
A stone's throw from the Hassan Tower, but separated by many centuries,
stands the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the construction of which began
in 1962. This sultan led Morocco to independence and the country
built a sumptuous monument to him to express its gratitude. No
less than 400 craftsmen were employed in the building of this
splendid edifice. The exterior comprises a magnificent white 4
marble pavilion surmounted by a roof of green tiles.
Inside, the
exquisitely crafted burial chamber contains the white onyx tomb
which stands on a slab of granite that is so highly polished,
it is like a mirror. The Mohammed V Mausoleum is open to the public.
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