Neighbourhood · Meknes, Fez

Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
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Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is a small settlement built on twin hills. It functions as an important pilgrimage site. Non-Muslims can walk the streets and view the exterior of the mausoleum but may not enter it.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Fez Medina & Crafts

Visiting Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: what to know

Tickets
No entry fee for the town
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
Spring or autumn
Getting there
Taxi or bus from Meknes, thirty minutes away

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How Moulay Idriss Zerhoun fits into a day.
  1. 9:00VolubilisMeknes
  2. 13:00Moulay Idriss ZerhounMeknes
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Moulay Idriss Zerhoun FAQs

Can non-Muslims visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun?

The town is open to all visitors but the mausoleum is closed to non-Muslims.

How long should I spend in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun?

Two to three hours is enough to see the main streets and viewpoints.

How do I get to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun from Fez?

Travel first to Meknes by train or bus, then take a shared taxi for the final thirty minutes.

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