Morocco's Landmarks and Historical Monuments

Discover the Roman ruins of Volubilis and its history.

Morocco is a country with a rich architecture, cultural heritage and history that goes back thousands of years. It has a huge number of monuments and landmarks spreading all over the kingdom.

There is plenty to discover in this captivating country. A great example of the monuments you will come across when visiting this magical land, are the Roman ruins of Volubilis (Wallili).

Volubilis has remains dating back to 5000 years. This site is definitely a feast for history buffs and is located between the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, about two-hour drive from the capital city of Rabat. 

Volubilis was once the capital of the kingdom of Mauritania ruled by the Berber leader Juba the 2^nd until it was annexed by the Romans around 150 BC. This site is full of columns and temple remnants, standing as a reminder of the ancient empires that made Morocco home at one time or another.

The city had about 20 000 inhabitants depending on Olive production as the main source of income-based trade.

Due to its importance, it became as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE Site in 1997.

When planning your tour of Morocco, one needs to make sure that this is a stop within the tour. 

Toumliline Tours has tour options that include amazing sites such as the ruins of Volubilis.

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• 19 July 2019

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