Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
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
Journey:
Personal highlights
- Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: one of the oldest cities in Morocco, named after its founder
- Moulay Idriss: founder of Islamic religion and a new dynasty in Morocco, arriving in 789
- Mount Zerhoun: two hills facing each other, offering an amazing scenery for the city
- Religion: this is the holiest Islamic city in Morocco - allegedly one-quarter of Mecca
- Evening tea: enjoying a cup of traditional Moroccan tea with a view over Volubilis
Image sources
- Moulay Idriss Mosque and Tomb
- Children on the Moulay Idriss square
- Blue-green painted streets in the hills
- Lonely donkey in the empty streets
- View from one hill to the other