Moulay Idriss Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Moulay Idriss
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 ofFez, continued later by his son, Moulay Idriss II. The town 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. It is said in Morocco that six pilgrimages to Moulay Idriss during the annual festival honoring the saint is equivalent to one Haj to Mecca. 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 ofVolubilisare located 5 km away. Moula
Top Attractions in Moulay Idriss
Explore the best things to see and do in Moulay Idriss:
- ★Gordian palace
- ★House of Venus
- ★Sentissi Mosque
- ★The House of Orpheus
- ★The House of the Athlete or Desultor
- ★The House of the Ephebe
- ★The House of the Knight
- ★Zawiya of Moulay Idris I
Moulay Idriss Travel Guide Sections
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