Meknes

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General Information:

Places to Stay:
Hotel Ibis

Highlights:
Volubolis
Bab el Mansour
Stables

Excursions:
VOLUBOLIS
The ancient Roman ruins of Volubolis, dating from the 3rd century BC, is a must-see for every visitor to Morocco . You will be fascinated will the rich history of what was an important administrative city in Roman Africa, and impressed with the quality mosaics that remain on site.

MOULAY IDRISS
Named after a sacred saint of Islam who is buried there, Moulay Idriss is considered one of the holiest cities in Morocco . So holy, in fact, that until 1916, non-Muslims were completely forbidden to enter. While this scenic little mountain town is worth a visit, many of the shrines are still off-limits to non-Muslims. Moulay Idriss was a great grandson of Muhammad; the prophet of Islam. He is credited with bringing Islam to Morocco , and founding the city of Fes . He is so highly esteemed that 5 plilgrimages to this holy town are considered to be equal in value to the Hajj (the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca ).