The Chellah or Shalla (Berber languages: Sla or Calla; Arabic: شالة), [1] is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and ancient archeological site in Rabat, Morocco, located on the south (left) side of the Bou Regreg estuary.

Le Chellah, (en arabe : شالة ; en amazighe : ⵛⵍⵍⴰⵀ - Cellah), est le site d'une nécropole mérinide située sur l'emplacement d'une cité antique, dans l'actuelle ville de Rabat, au Maroc, à environ 200 m du rempart almohade.

2024年12月31日 · Exploring Chellah (شالة) in Rabat offers visitors a unique glimpse into Morocco's rich historical tapestry, where ancient Roman ruins merge seamlessly with Islamic architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage site, dating back to the 6th century BC, stands as one of Morocco's most significant archaeological treasures.

Within the walls you will find the ruins of an ancient Roman city, a Muslim royal necropolis containing the ruins of a mosque, minaret, mausoleums, madrasa, hammam and shrines of Sufi mystics. The majestic entry gate was built in 1339. Behind the ruins of the necropolis there are peaceful landscaped gardens.

Today, the Chellah is a tranquil haven, where historical ruins blend seamlessly with lush gardens. Visitors can explore the remnants of the Roman Decumanus Maximus, marvel at the intricate Islamic architecture, and be captivated by the serene atmosphere that permeates this sacred site.

2022年2月10日 · Overview of the Chellah Necropolis in Rabat, a unique site that was settled over its long history by the Phonoecians, Cartaginians, Romans, and Arabs.

Long used as a cemetery for Moroccan sovereigns, this ancient place with its lush vegetation offers a splendid view of the Bouregreg River. Inside the site, which has become a haunt for storks and other animals, there are tombs, a pond and a multicoloured minaret.

Rabat's must-see sight – along with the neighbouring mausoleum – this iconic tower looms 44m above the Bou Regreg estuary. It was originally part of an…

Touriste dans la ville de Rabat, désirez-vous faire la visite d'un des endroits les plus fascinants de la région de Rabat-Salé-Kénitra? La nécropole Chellah représente le cadre indiqué pour vous d'une part parce qu'il s'agit d'un lieu magique et d'autre part parce qu'il regorge des vestiges des empires Romain et Mérinide.

Rabat is an intriguing city, one which offers sites that no tourist or traveler should bypass when visiting Morocco. From the seaside strolls around the Oudayas Kasbah to admiring the beautiful Chella Gardens over the old necropolis, Rabat offers a wide variety of sights sounds, smells, and laid-back beach flavor that shouldn’t be skipped.