Chellah
The Chellah or Shalla is a medieval fortified necropolis and ancient archeological site in Rabat, Morocco, located on the south side of the Bou Regreg estuary.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Rabat Archaeological Museum and Ahl Fas Mosque.
Rabat Archaeological Museum
Museum
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The Museum of History and Civilizations is a national archaeological museum in Rabat, capital of Morocco. Open since 1932, its known for holding the most extensive collection of archaeological artefacts found in the kingdom, most notably a bust of the famous Amazigh king Juba II. Rabat Archaeological Museum is situated 1¼ km northwest of Chellah.
Ahl Fas Mosque
Mosque
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Ahl Fas Mosque is a mosque in the capital city of Rabat, Morocco. It is located at the mechouar of Al-Sayeed. The mosque was commissioned by the Alaouite sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah in the 18th century. Ahl Fas Mosque is situated 1 km west of Chellah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Touarga and Kasbah of the Udayas.
Kasbah of the Udayas
Village
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The Kasbah of the Udayas, also spelled Kasbah of the Oudaias or of the Oudayas, is a kasbah in Rabat, Morocco. It is located on a hill at the mouth of the Bou Regreg opposite Salé, and adjacent to the Medina quarter of Rabat. Kasbah of the Udayas is situated 3 km northwest of Chellah.
Chellah
- Type: Cemetery
- Also known as: “Chella”
- Category: burial
- Location: Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, North Atlantic Coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.00588° or 34° 0′ 21″ northLongitude
-6.82285° or 6° 49′ 22″ westElevation
61 metres (200 feet)Open location code
8C6M254G+9VGeoNames ID
2553385
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