MOROCCO - Moulay-Idriss
Moulay-Idriss (30 kms from Meknes) is spread over two hills at the base of Mount Zerhoun, the holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoune holds a special place in the hearts of the Moroccan people. It was here that Moulay Idriss I arrived in 789, bringing with him the religion of Islam, and starting a new dynasty. In addition to founding the town named after him, he also initiated construction of Fez, continued later by his son, Moulay Idriss II.
The town itself is compact, and its narrow streets will feel familiar to anyone who has spent time in the medinas of other Moroccan cities. Just off the main square is the Mausoleum of Idriss I, a sacred destination that is open only to Muslims. Also of note is the round minaret at another mosque in town, the only one in Morocco. The ruins of the Phoenician and Roman city of Volubilis are located just five kilometers away. Moulay Idriss I took many materials from here in order to build his town.
BEST TIME to VISIT MOROCCO
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to MOULAY-IDRISS
From April to October (hot in summer)
Moulay-Idriss - Mausoleum of Idriss I (green roofs) in the medina
Moulay-Idriss - Mausoleum of Idriss I
Moulay-Idriss - Mausoleum of Idriss I (green roofs) in the medina
Moulay Idriss - medina
Moulay Idriss - medina
Moulay Idriss - medina
Moulay Idriss - medina - mosque with a round minaret
Moulay Idriss - medina - mosque with a round minaret
Moulay Idriss - medina - mosque with a round minaret
Moulay Idriss - medina - narrow street
Moulay Idriss - medina - door
Moulay Idriss - medina - narrow street
Moulay Idriss - medina - narrow street
Moulay Idriss - medina - narrow street
Moulay-Idriss - after school, the young boys are taking this bus with extended seats on the roof
man on a donkey
no water at the tap : this woman is getting water for her donkey
donkeys are still very useful in the countryside