Excursions Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknès (departure Fès)

Volubilis is an ancient Roman city where the best preserved and most visited archaeological remains of Morocco can be found. The area was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.

What to see in Volubilis

While the best thing to do is walk around its ruins, there are some points you shouldn't miss:

Forum, Basilica and Temple of Jupiter: Located on the upper part of Volubilis, these three places were the center of public life in the city.

Thermal baths: Although its condition is quite neglected, you can still appreciate the heating system used by the Roman thermal baths.

Arch of Caracalla: built in marble in the year 217 in honor of the emperor and his mother. When it was built, it was crowned with a bronze chariot.

Mosaics: the highlight of your visit! The labors of Hercules, the bath of the nymphs, the Acrobat ... Finding all these mosaics is a difficult task without a guide!

Moulay Idriss is one of Morocco's most famous pilgrimage sites. Its name honors Idriss I, great-grandson of Mahomet and founder of the Idrissides dynasty.

Due to its religious status, the city was closed to non-Muslims until the middle of the 20th century. Today, the only forbidden place is the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.

What to see in Moulay Idriss? Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss: The Mausoleum of Idriss is the most important point of interest in the city. However, you will have to be content to see it from the outside.Place de Moulay Idriss I: this is the most interesting square in the city, an ideal place to relax in one of its cafes and enjoy the street atmosphere. It is a compulsory point of passage to reach the mausoleum.

Panoramic terraces: The large terrace and the small terrace are the best observation points in the city to admire Moulay Idriss. Circular minaret