Morocco Reviews: Volubilis, Meknes and Fes
On the way to Fes we stopped by Volubilis and Meknes. First up was Volubilis, the Roman ruins. We had a really good local guide, but it was so hot, that my enthusiasm was only so-so. There were a lot of preserved mosaic floors, and some of the floor plans of the houses were also preserved. They were built in the style of Moroccan riyadhs, with a central open courtyard surrounded by a walkway and rooms. Parts of the toilets and the washing area were also preserved, along with the sewer system and parts of the basilica. Mosaic floors in Volubilis A storck nesting on top of a column. One of the main roads of the town of Volubilis Then we stopped in Meknes. This city was the capital fro 1672 to 1727 under the famous sultan Moulay Ismail. The gate called Bab El-Mansour, decorated in green and black mosaics, is considered one of the most beautiful gates in all of Morocco. This was the entrance to the royal city and it is almost 300 years old. In ...