Photos of the Roman Ruins of Volubilis
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The Roman ruins of Volubilis can be visited by an easy day trip from Meknes. The Moroccan town of Moulay Idriss is nearby, so combining a trip
to both destinations make sense. And both are well worth the time.
If visiting Moulay Idriss, Morocco, be sure to make the effort of climbing
to a viewpoint above the town, which is built on a small mountain. The surrounding area around Moulay Idriss is relatively undeveloped, and
yet the buildings of Moulay Idriss are packed wall-to-wall up, over, and around that small mountain, making it an interesting sight from
above.
The Roman ruins of Volubilis are also definitely worth the time and effort to visit. This Roman village was first inhabited
in the third century B.C. and remained inhabited until about the 18th century. The area around Volubilis is fertile farm land and the Romans
took advantage of this by exporting grain from this region back to Rome.
I hope you enjoy my photos of Volubilis.
There are about 30 Roman mosaics that have survived the centuries at Volubilis.
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There are some impressive stone columns that still exist at Volubilis in Morocco.
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Storks are commonplace in Morocco. They nest atop columns, like here in Volubilis, as well as on the medina walls - particularly near the
babs, which might stand a bit taller than surrounding areas.
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Volubilis provides a quiet respite from the noisy streets of Meknes - particularly if you make your way there alone, without the occasional
bus load of tourists.
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Volubilis was first inhabited in the third century B.C.
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Volubilis remained inhabited until about the 18th century.
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A mosaic in the Roman ruins of Volubilis in Morocco
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The Roman ruins of Volubilis, stork nests and all
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A mosaic in the Roman ruins of Volubilis in Morocco
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Robert Stephens
TheWorldinLight Photographic Gallery
P.O. Box 893
Sterling Heights, MI 48311
Telephone 586-884-0040
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