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Lixus Archeological Site

Historical landmark History museum Archaeological museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Larache


Address

Site Archéologique de Lixus, Larache 92000, Morocco

Website

www.mjcc.gov.ma

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (405 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Edson F. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty impressive place. 3 ancient civilizations. The mosaic, the coliseum, and the baths are very uniques. The entry cost is 60 dirham for person. You can find there Mohamed, a really fantastic guide. His grandpa, and father worked there. We spend 3.5 hours in Lixus.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brice P. 1 year ago on Google • 269 reviews
    A must in your trip in the north of Marocco. Lixus city was one of the main and probably the most ancient place in the area. It use to be directly connected to see with a surrounded view over it. They use to produce salty fish and the famous roman garum fish juice. The New at the top of the hill is very impressive.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom J. 1 year ago on Google • 987 reviews
    This place is incredible!! Worth 1-2 hours walking around. Be sure to translate the information boards with your phone if you don’t speak French or Arabic. Interesting and beautiful!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mimo L. 9 months ago on Google
    If you are going toward the city of Larach and taking the National route N1 to visit the Lixus archeological site , DON'T make right turn as the GPS may suggest. There is a NO Entre sign⛔ which is hard to see on your right hand side and next to it a big arrow sign pointing to the direction of the archeological site (confusing). Enteing the wrong way will cost you a traffic ticket of 400DH (about $42). In addition there is no designated parking for the archeological site , just leave your car on the side road.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michiel B. 4 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    A beautiful ancient city, the oldest in Morocco! Ancient sources say that it was founded around 1200 BC but archaeological excavations go only back to the 8th century BC. Then was it occupied until the 14th century. Beautiful remains with stunning views on the surrounding area! Price: 60 DH (€6)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadia H. 1 year ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Such a beautiful archaeological site. Loved the artefacts and walking around. Felt like being back in time. Loved also finding out my town's history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronald Calloway I. 4 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Great little stop if you’re heading from tangier to Casablanca or Rabat. It’s a quick stop with a lot of history, which has been cleaned up since COVID. Would highly recommend if you have some time to spare on any trip!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Othmane D. 6 years ago on Google
    A great site, that is full of unearthed treasures. During my visit a joint team of archeology from Europe and Morocco was working on the southern hills. A small museum was under construction at the piedmont as well as a visitor center.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna E. 6 years ago on Google
    We were just travelling around with the car without the guide. Found it easily however there is no sign. Entrance is free and the fellow at the entrance showed us everything around for about 30min. He told us the Story of the sight and archeological works in the area. Of course we left some tips. The ONLY one Amphitheater in Marokko! 100% worth visiting
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joep L. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent view over the surrounding area of Larache, it's Delta and of course the Roman ruins of this city that was founded by the Phoenicians originally. It captures the imagination and exceeded my expectations, despite being quite the climb to get up there via the path which Anno 2019 (Feb) is not yet complete. This however also means no admission fee is levied. This makes it a bargain, and if it is not sufficiently clear; it is a must see if you are nearby. Finding it may be hard though as signage is abysmal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 F B. 2 years ago on Google
    Must see. Hopefully more archeological work will be conducted on this major site.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ayana H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great outdoor walk and very nice and modern museum! Very friendly staff (also guided tours in french available), we would definitely recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Khanati r. 1 year ago on Google
    For 10dh it's a good place for history lovers, maybe it's not for everyone, but if you are intrested in some archaelogy it's the place for you there is a few from everything you will be having a blast
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eric S. 7 months ago on Google • 226 reviews
    Historical place worth a visit. Nice to see the wetlands and the river curling around this old settlement

  • 3/5 Lucy H. 1 year ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Visited this site, there was no information if you couldn't read French so we made it up as we went along! Fantastic views from the highest point. Benches in several positions on the circuit around. Allow an hour due to the length of walk.

  • 5/5 Steffen H. 4 months ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Interesting roman site with a museum. Ticket is 60 MAD. Parking is free. It's about 1 hour to explore everything

  • 3/5 Steve R. 4 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    If you have been to Volubilis or Pompei, you can skip this one. I just realised, I took almost no photos of the ruins.

  • 5/5 Ibrahim K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very well preserved Ancient Roman city. Worth a detour,

  • 5/5 Houda N. 9 months ago on Google
    Interesting place to visit for history lovers

  • 5/5 Chiara B. 4 years ago on Google
    We have loved our visit here. It is a quiete place, far from the turistic beaten paths. It has very well done descriptions and it the museum complex it is new and very informative. We had the chance of meeting a friendly and passionate worker who was keen to give us additional information. It is very well curated and manteined compared to other archeological sites in Morocco. Super reccomended to anyone who is keen to learn!

  • 5/5 RACHID I. 1 year ago on Google
    Just historic. Nice views of the river.

  • 4/5 Ismail B. 4 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Few people know this place. If you pass by here, you can come and take a look, but the ruins are not well protected.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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