The Chellah

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Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

9 Av. Annakhil, Rabat

Built in the 14th century by the Merinids on the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Sala Colonia, Chellah is located 2 km from the city center outside the Almohad walls.
According to historians and archaeologists, Chellah was undoubtedly the oldest human settlement at the mouth of the Bouregreg River. This is evidenced by the numerous trading posts founded on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians. Perched on a hill overlooking the river, the Chellah necropolis is a magical place shrouded in mystery. As soon as visitors pass through the large octagonal Merinid gate, they are immersed in a fairy-tale world where the remains of the Roman and Merinid empires coexist in perfect harmony. A long, pleasant paved path lined with a variety of trees and fragrant flowers welcomes visitors. The minaret of the old mosque, decorated with polychrome tiles, dominates the site. Not far away is a pond strewn with coins, where fish, turtles, and eels swim peacefully.

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