Volubilis is about 31 kilometers from Maknes. This was one of the far flung settlements of Roman empire and the name was probably derived from the Berber (Original People of Morocco)word 'QUALILI' (the name of the Oleander plant)and was a main economic source for the Rome by way of the Olive oil. The place may date back from 3rd century Bcis rich in Olive plantation and around the town of Volubilis there were about 50 olive presses. The town has a Bascillica flanked by the Forum (Capitol)and the temple of Jupitor (the God of ... (more)