One of the most amazing places to visit in Morocco are the Roman ruins at Volubilis located near Meknes between Fez and Rabat. One meaning of Volubilis is “sculpture” maybe because of the many sculptures that were present on this place. Another meaning of the name in Latin is “Morning Glory”.http://
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Entrance Street
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Arch of Caracalla (Triumphal Arch)
The Arch of Caracalla is one of the most distinctive sights of this ancient city. It is located at the end of the city’s main street
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After the Romans, Volubilis continued to be inhavited for centuries. Arabs has arrived in 708 and changed its name to Oualila or Walīlī.
Roman Mosaic
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