Chellah
Chellah is an archaeological site and necropolis that represents Moroccan cultural heritage. The site dates back to about 700 BC and is one of the 27 sights of Morocco featured on this website.
Planning a visit
The site is open from 08:30 to 18:30 every day. The entry price is 70 dirham. For those traveling by air, Rabat-Salé Airport is 8 km away. Chellah is located 3 km from the capital, Rabat.
Visitors can combine a trip to Chellah with visits to the Royal Palace of Rabat, which is 1.3 km away, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, located 1.8 km away, or the Kasbah of the Udayas, which is 3 km away. The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 28 °C. The driest period is from June to August, with very little rain. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 85 mm and 90 mm of rain respectively.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 62 | 48 | 41 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 43 | 85 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
