Pictures of Volubilis Roman Ruins, Morocco

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Right next to Meknes is the ruins of Volubilis. It is best preserved Roman site in Morocco. This is a view from the ruins.

Right next to Meknes is the ruins of Volubilis. It is best preserved Roman site in Morocco. This is a view from the ruins.

The mosaics are some of the best we've ever seen and are the main reason for going.

When US General George Patton visited the ruins, he declined an offer of a guided tour - he believed he had been stationed here as a Roman centurion in his previous life and thus knew his way around. We used our guidebook.

The site is thankfully fairly tourist-free. There were no souvenir stands or snack bars. In fact, the only locals were, well, using donkeys to haul grass!

On our way back, here is a view of the city of Moulay Idriss, right next to the ruins.