Historic site
Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs
Rabat
- Type of placeHistoric site
- WhereRabat
- From the centre2.3 km
- From Hassan Tower~25 min walk
About Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs
Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs is a historic site in Rabat, 2.3 km from the city centre.
It is 1.9 km from Hassan Tower, about 25 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Chellah (260 m), Mausoleum of Mohammed V (1.7 km) and St. Peter's Cathedral (Rabat) (1.4 km).
For a meal or a mint tea, Le Patio (20 m), Ciconia (140 m) and Restaurant Les 2 Palais (670 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Ubay Hôtel (920 m), Mess Off Rabat (1 km) and Helnan Chellah (1.1 km).
Around Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs, in pictures
The best-known sights within walking distance or a short ride.
Hassan TowerTower & minaret 
ChellahHistoric site 
Mausoleum of Mohammed VHistoric site 
St. Peter's Cathedral (Rabat)Religious site 
Ahl Fez MosqueMosque 
Dar al-MakhzenKasbah & palace 
Bab LakbirCity gate
Where to eat nearby
- Restaurant
Le Patio
20 m away
- Restaurant
Ciconia
140 m away
- Restaurant
Restaurant Les 2 Palais
670 m away
- Café
Café Du Midi
750 m away
- Restaurant
Bab Essad
900 m away
- Restaurant
Le goéland
970 m away
- Restaurant
Kasr al Assil
980 m away
- Restaurant
Il Giardino
980 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Hotel
Ubay Hôtel
920 m away
- Hotel
Mess Off Rabat
1 km away
- Hotel
Helnan Chellah
1.1 km away
- Hotel
Annakhil
1.2 km away
- Hotel
Rive Hotel
1.3 km away
- Hotel
Le Diwan
1.3 km away
- Hotel
Hotel Lemusee
1.3 km away
- Hotel
Hotel Parisien
1.3 km away
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Questions about Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs
- Where is Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs?
- Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs is a historic site in Rabat, 2.3 km from the city centre. It is 1.9 km from Hassan Tower, about 25 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs?
- Hassan Tower (1.9 km), Chellah (260 m), Mausoleum of Mohammed V (1.7 km) and St. Peter's Cathedral (Rabat) (1.4 km).
- Where can I eat near Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs?
- Le Patio (20 m), Ciconia (140 m) and Restaurant Les 2 Palais (670 m).
- Where can I stay near Abu al-Hasan and Shams al-Duha Tombs?
- Ubay Hôtel (920 m), Mess Off Rabat (1 km) and Helnan Chellah (1.1 km).