Archaeological sights in Morocco
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Chellah
Abandoned, crumbling and overgrown, the Merenid necropolis of Chellah is one of Rabat’s most evocative sights.
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Volubilis
Volubilis is the site of the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. Dating largely from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, excavations have revealed that the site was originally settled by Carthaginian traders even earlier. At its peak, it is estimated that the city housed up to 20,000 people. Take a guide, a hat and plenty of water. Magical at dusk.
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Merenid Tombs
These 14th-century tombs are in ruins now, but command a good view over the city and the ramparts, as well as to the Borj Sud in the south and the rolling hills to the north. Take a taxi to the tombs (from Batha around DH7) and avoid the quasi guides. Walk back down the goat paths to the main road (look out for the caves where people still live). Once across the road, turn left for Bab Guissa or right for Ain Azleten - the walk back to the medina takes around 10 minutes.
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Ruined Mosque
From the eastern medina gate, Bab al-Ansar, it's a 2km walk to a Ruined Mosque overlooking the town. It was built by the Spanish, but abandoned during the Rif War in the 1920s. The views of Chefchaouen from here are truly gorgeous. The mosque is popular with picnicking locals on Fridays, and lads smoking kif at other times - they're friendly enough, but solo females might not appreciate the attention.
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