The town of Moulay Idriss, or Moulay Idriss Zerhoune, is spread over two hills at the base of Mount Zerhoun, approximately 3.5 km/2 miles from Volubilis. The town was settle by Idris I, founder of the Idrisid dynasty settled when he came to Morocco in 789/172 AH. Numerous sacred sites are located there, the most important of which is the mausoleum of Idris I, just off the main square. Because of it, the village is a national pilgrimage site, and until 2005 non-Muslims were not allowed in the village after sunset.
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