Resting Places

Chellah

Chellah is a historic cemetery in Rabat, Morocco. It was established in -699. It holds Moroccan cultural heritage status. Wikidata records 3 notable interments here, including Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Uthman, Abu Yaqub Yusuf an-Nasr, Abu Thabit Amir.

Chellah, Rabat, Morocco
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At a glance

Location🇲🇦 Rabat, Morocco
Coordinates34.00667, -6.82028 (source: Wikidata)
Established-699
TypeHistoric and heritage
EraPre-1800
Heritage statusMoroccan cultural heritage

Map showing the location of Chellah

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Opening hours

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

3 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

Of Chellah's 3 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include ruler (100%), sovereign (67%).

Common questions

Where is Chellah?

Chellah is in Rabat, Morocco, at coordinates 34.0067, -6.8203.

When was Chellah established?

Chellah was established in -699, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Chellah?

Wikidata documents 3 notable interments at Chellah, including Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Uthman, Abu Yaqub Yusuf an-Nasr, Abu Thabit Amir.

Video

مكان خيالي في المغرب🤩 شالة التاريخية التي لم تعرف بعد 🧐 The Mysterious Secrets of Chellah · فن واتقان Art et maîtrise

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Resting Places. "Chellah, Rabat, Morocco." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q2314811. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/chellah/

BibTeX

@misc{restingplaces-chellah,
  title        = {Chellah, Rabat, Morocco},
  author       = {{Resting Places}},
  howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/chellah/}},
  note         = {Source record: Wikidata Q2314811}
}

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