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  • Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    the holiest Islamic city in Morocco - allegedly one quarter spirituality of Mecca

    Location: 

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Morocco

    Duration: 

    Tuesday, February 28, 2017

    Personal highlights

    1. Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: one of the oldest cities in Moroccoinfo-icon, named after its founder
    2. Moulay Idriss: founder of Islamic religion and a new dynasty in Morocco, arriving in 789
    3. Mount Zerhoun: two hills facing each other, offering an amazing scenery for the city
    4. Religion: this is the holiest Islamic city in Morocco - allegedly one-quarter of Mecca
    5. Evening tea: enjoying a cup of traditional Moroccan tea with a view over Volubilis

    Image sources

    1. Moulay Idriss Mosque and Tomb
    2. Children on the Moulay Idriss square
    3. Blue-green painted streets in the hills
    4. Lonely donkey in the empty streets
    5. View from one hill to the other