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Meknes (Arabic: مكناس, romanized: maknās, pronounced) is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco, located in northern central Morocco and the sixth largest city by population in the kingdom. Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became the capital of Morocco during the reign of Sultan Ismail Ibn ...
Jan 15, 2024 · In this guide to Meknes Morocco, I will tell you all about the different things to see and do in Meknes and I’ll give you an honest review of what I think are the attractions you should skip. I’ll also give you great suggestions about where you should eat and stay while visiting this royal city.
May 20, 2024 · Come to Meknes and you’ll find a scenic hilltop city with ancient roots, intricate gates and marvellous museums and mausoleums.
May 8, 2019 · Meknes in Morocco is home to fascinating 17th century architecture, cultural museums and traditional restaurants. Discover its top attractions here.
Meknes. Morocco, Africa. Quieter and smaller than its grand neighbour Fez, Meknes feels rather overshadowed and receives fewer visitors than it should. It’s more laid-back with less hassle, yet still has all the winding narrow medina streets and grand buildings that it warrants as an imperial city and one-time home of the Moroccan sultanate.
Overlooked by many tourists, Meknes is a bustling modern city of nearly a million in northern Morocco, about 80 miles inland from the capital of Rabat. Local hero Moulay Ismail made Meknes Morocco's hub at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th centuries, and his mausoleum is one of the city's main attractions.
Meknes, an absolute open-air museum. The Medina of Meknes and the remains of the royal palace have earned it an undisputable place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On El Hedime square, Bab Mansour, one of the masterpieces of Hispano-Moorish art, is the gateway to the medina.