Best places to visit in Salé

Salé's Essential Landmarks

This collection highlights the architectural and historical heritage of the Rabat-Salé metropolitan area. It includes the 12th-century Hassan Tower and the adjacent Mausoleum of Mohammed V, showcasing intricate Alawite craftsmanship. The list features the Roman ruins and medieval necropolis at Chellah, the 17th-century Rabat Medina, and the Archaeological Museum’s collection of Roman artifacts. These landmarks represent the region's evolution from an ancient Roman port to a modern capital city.

Salé's Essential Landmarks — Map

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Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan (Arabic: صومعة حسان; is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco.

Davide Cesare Veniani / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Chellah

The Chellah or Shalla, is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and ancient archeological site in Rabat, Morocco, located on the south…

Jorge Lascar / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mausoleum of Mohammed V

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a mausoleum located across from the Hassan Tower in Rabat, Morocco.

İhsan Deniz Kılıçoğlu / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Medina of Rabat

A charming little old town centre - an ideal place for wandering around and shopping for souvenirs without being hassled.

Иерей Максим Массалитин / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Rabat Archaeological Museum

The Museum of History and Civilizations is an archaeological museum in Rabat, Morocco.

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Medina Rabat alrbat almdynt altyqt

Major stop on Line 1 of the Rabat-Salé tramway, located at the entrance to the historic medina and central market.

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Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City

UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing 12th-century Almohad monuments and early 20th-century urban developments from the French Protectorate.

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Marché central

Historic covered market featuring stalls for fresh produce, seafood, flowers, and traditional Moroccan food items.

Yohann Gimenez / CC-BY-SA

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Port de pêche de Salé

Traditional fishing port on the Bou Regreg river where local fishermen operate small blue wooden boats.

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Pont Hassan II qntrt alhsn althany

Modern bridge designed by Marc Mimram, spanning the Bou Regreg river to connect the cities of Rabat and Salé.

Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project / CC BY 2.0

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As-Sunna Mosque

The As-Sunna Mosque or Assounna Mosque is a large mosque in central Rabat, Morocco. It is one of the largest mosques in Morocco.

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