Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
مولاي إدريس زرهون
One of Morocco’s holiest small towns, with white houses built on twin hills and views over the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun (مولاي إدريس زرهون) is the burial place of Idriss I, who founded Morocco’s first Islamic dynasty in the 8th century. White houses rise in tiers up the hillside, and the central shrine with its green-tiled roof stands out; non-Muslims may not enter. You can climb to the town’s viewpoint for a panorama, or eat local grilled meat at a small restaurant. It lies only about 5 km from Volubilis, and the two are often visited together. Free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Volubilis
- Bab Berdaine
- Bou Inania Madrasa (Meknes)
- Dar Jamaï Museum
- Place El Hedim & Meknes Medina
- Bab Mansour (Meknes)
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Qara Prison & Koubba el-Khayatine