Volubilis is a partially excavated roman ruins near the city of Meknes, a city which is considered to be the ancient capitol of the kingdom of Mauretania. There is scant evidence of the ancient cultures that settled this area, but the Roman remains are abundant and splendid. Roman columns and forums frame a network of roads, homes and markets indicating a vibrant life during that period.
The Desert
In planning this Moroccan adventure we knew it would not be complete without a venture into the rose gold dunes of the Saharan desert. Our tour guide set up an overnight stay at a luxury camp, where the tents were equipped with toilets, showers and comfy beds. We started out mounting camels and trekking several miles through the soft sand to find our oasis. This simple ride near sunset turned interesting when one of our riders had difficulty with the makeshift saddle on her camel. Our group had to stop several times to make adjustments, which delayed our walk. By the time we reached camp, it was pitch dark and cold, but our intrepid guide Mohammed led us through the star filled night to find our sanctuary.
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