TANGIER (RABAT ROAD) JEWISH CEMETERY
Tangier
Morocco
Location Information
The Cemetery, which is surrounded by a wall, is situated on the right of the old road to Rabat.
To locate the Commission grave one has to walk up to the end of the main alley starting from the main gate, then turn left and walk a further 25 metres. To the right there is a path and approximately 32 metres down which is the sarcophacus type of tomb of Constable Attias.
Visiting Information
Opening times:
Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm. The Arabic only speaking careaker lives onsite. Visitors are requested to knock on the door for access as it is kept locked at all times.
Historical Information
This civil cemetery contains one Commonwealth burial of the Second World War.
Burial Details
Constable Attias Abraham, Gibraltar Security Police, died 6th February 1942, aged 26. Son of Moses A. Attias and Annie Attias (nee Bensadon), of Gibraltar; husband of Yolanda Attias.
Pictures © Jean-Claude Graux unless stated otherwise
The Cemetery, which is surrounded by a wall, is situated on the right of the old road to Rabat.
To locate the Commission grave one has to walk up to the end of the main alley starting from the main gate, then turn left and walk a further 25 metres. To the right there is a path and approximately 32 metres down which is the sarcophacus type of tomb of Constable Attias.
Visiting Information
Opening times:
Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm. The Arabic only speaking careaker lives onsite. Visitors are requested to knock on the door for access as it is kept locked at all times.
Historical Information
This civil cemetery contains one Commonwealth burial of the Second World War.
Burial Details
Constable Attias Abraham, Gibraltar Security Police, died 6th February 1942, aged 26. Son of Moses A. Attias and Annie Attias (nee Bensadon), of Gibraltar; husband of Yolanda Attias.
Pictures © Jean-Claude Graux unless stated otherwise
