Moulay Idriss
Moulay Idriss is a charming, prosperous-looking town near Volubilis that had two qualities we in the US might find strange: no alcohol permitted and no non-Muslims allowed after dark. The idea of a city being dry because of religious beliefs seems like an antiquated notion; no non-Muslims after dark sounds almost racist (religionist?). Moulay Idriss challenges our belief in the West that science and rationality will eventually triumph over religion and irrationality. I wonder if our belief is true. It certainly isn't hard to find people everywhere--including the US--who reject scientism as a worldview. We all appreciate the benefits of science, but who are happier--people in Moulay Idriss or Winter Park?
- Robert Smither, Psychology
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Hey guys!
I am always interested in reading your blogs. They are so cool!
The creator of the first Arab dynasty and most sacred saint, Moulay Idriss, is buried in the center of this very holy town. Non-muslims are not permitted to visit many of the shrines, however a wander through the hilly streets is very interesting.
Not only tourists visit this city but also businessmen who invest money in property in Morocco.
Thanks for the blog. Keep on writing such masterpieces.
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