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Moulay Idriss

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This town is considered sacred by many Moroccan people. In the eighth century Moulay Idriss I brought the Islam to the country and initiated a new dynasty. He founded this and other cities and is buried here. Access was reserved to Muslims as long as to the 20th century.

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on Monday 5 April 2004 by Martin Mergili
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