Walk through the atmospheric streets of Chellah, the ruins of a medieval Muslim necropolis and part of metropolitan Rabat's World Heritage Site. Fortifications surround much of the complex, built by the Marinids in the 13th century CE and including a mosque, royal tombs, and minaret. Ruins from previous constructions lie throughout the site, dating back as far as the Phoenicians. The minaret still stands, along with the sturdy defensive wall, though much of the site lies recumbent, overgrown by plants and fruit trees, and used as a nesting ground by storks. Plan a Rabat trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
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Our tour bus stopped in front of the monumental entrance gate mid-morning in October, for a photo stop. We had already driven along the hillside to see the long defensive wall interrupted with...
Our tour bus stopped in front of the monumental entrance gate mid-morning in October, for a photo stop. We had already driven along the hillside to see the long defensive wall interrupted with... more »
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We arrived at this site on a cool late afternoon , towards the end of April . The impressive ancient citadel was closed for visitors . So we just took a walk outside , around the immense walls of the.... more
We arrived at this site on a cool late afternoon , towards the end of April . The impressive ancient citadel was closed for visitors . So we just took a walk outside , around the immense walls of the.... more »
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You can only walk along the ancient walls and cannot go in by yourself. You may tip a guide to take you in but it’s not worth it. The scenery from hill is beautiful though.
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Under reconstruction but still a gorgeous place even from the inside. Worth taking a walk around the site.
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