Place:Moulay Idriss, Meknès, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco

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NameMoulay Idriss
Alt namesMoulay-Idrisssource: Rand McNally Atlas (1989) I-118
TypeCity
Coordinates34.05°N 5.517°W
Located inMeknès, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco
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Moulay Idriss, Moulay Driss Zerhoun or simply Zerhoun is a town in the Fès-Meknès region of northern Morocco, spread over two hills at the base of Mount Zerhoun. It is famous for being the site of the tomb of Idris I, the first major Islamic ruler of Morocco, after whom the town is named. It is located near Meknes and overlooks the ruins of Volubilis a few kilometers away.

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