The Ruins of Benassa: It was founded in the 3rd century BC and this city was not yet discovered until 1871. The remains of the forum are the capitol, basilica and several temples that are still standing. It has been said that this city was the most developed Roman port in Tingitane Mauritania.
The Ruins of Lixus: According to mythology, it was in the region of Lixus which is situated 6 km from Larache that Hercules has accomplished his penultimate labor of picking of the golden apples from the garden of Hesperides on Mount Atlas. Lixus remained an important city until the end of the 3rd century when the decline set in, during the Roman Empire. To those individuals who haven’t care enough about archeology matters are being compelled to climb the summit just to marvel the splendid views of the ocean, the meanderings of the river Loukous and the city of Larache. In that manner, the UNESCO is planning to list the site as part of the World Heritage.
The Remains of Cotta: The ruins of Cotta lie approximately 500 metres from the Caves of Hercules. Probably dating back to the 2nd or 3rd Centuries, the ruins of the temple still stand along with those of bathhouses and farms as well as great cement vats that testifies the one-time existence of oil mills and garum manufactories (rancid sauce made from fish guts).
The Ruins of Volubilis: At the foot of Jbel Zerhoon stand the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis that was inhabited by the Carthaginians since Neolithic times. In which, the city fell into Roman hands in 40 BC. Around the 9th century, it was occupied and later abandoned by the Berbers. King Juba II's residence disappeared following the 1755 earthquake. Now, Volubilis is considered the most important ancient site in Morocco. As well, this site greatly enjoyed the abundance of olive oil that has trade to other places. These sites are truly romantic ruins that set in a magnificent landscape of fields and orchards where storks come to nest atop the columns.
The Ruins of Lixus: According to mythology, it was in the region of Lixus which is situated 6 km from Larache that Hercules has accomplished his penultimate labor of picking of the golden apples from the garden of Hesperides on Mount Atlas. Lixus remained an important city until the end of the 3rd century when the decline set in, during the Roman Empire. To those individuals who haven’t care enough about archeology matters are being compelled to climb the summit just to marvel the splendid views of the ocean, the meanderings of the river Loukous and the city of Larache. In that manner, the UNESCO is planning to list the site as part of the World Heritage.
The Remains of Cotta: The ruins of Cotta lie approximately 500 metres from the Caves of Hercules. Probably dating back to the 2nd or 3rd Centuries, the ruins of the temple still stand along with those of bathhouses and farms as well as great cement vats that testifies the one-time existence of oil mills and garum manufactories (rancid sauce made from fish guts).
The Ruins of Volubilis: At the foot of Jbel Zerhoon stand the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis that was inhabited by the Carthaginians since Neolithic times. In which, the city fell into Roman hands in 40 BC. Around the 9th century, it was occupied and later abandoned by the Berbers. King Juba II's residence disappeared following the 1755 earthquake. Now, Volubilis is considered the most important ancient site in Morocco. As well, this site greatly enjoyed the abundance of olive oil that has trade to other places. These sites are truly romantic ruins that set in a magnificent landscape of fields and orchards where storks come to nest atop the columns.
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