The mosque-mausoleum of Sultan Moulei Ismail, one of the greatest rulers of Morocco, consists of three brightly decorated courts, …
Meknes is an ancient Moroccan city with a rich history and a special atmosphere: once it was the residence of Sultan Mulay Ismail and retains a large-scale imperial layout, powerful fortress walls and narrow Medina streets. The city combines the luxury of the seventeenth century with the simple life of modern Morocco, here you can hear the ghosts of past eras in architecture and the noise of markets, and the air is filled with the smell of spices and fresh bread.
Among the man-made attractions of Meknes, the mosque-mausoleum of Sultan Mulay Ishmael with rich decoration and history is especially distinguished, as well as the famous gate of Bab el Mansour - the main front entrance to the Imperial City. The city is also worth seeing large-scale royal barns and stables, ancient medinas with craft shops and ancient palaces reflecting the mix of Andalusian and Moroccan architectural traditions.
The surroundings of Meknes offer their natural riches: the nearest slopes of the Middle Atlas, fertile valleys with olive groves and vineyards, and in the city - the spring and cascades of Ras al-Ma, where you can relax by the water. These natural corners create a pleasant contrast with the city quarters and make it possible to combine sightseeing with outdoor walks and short forays into the mountains.
On our site you can see all the key sights of Meknes on an interactive map, read brief and capacious descriptions of each point and build a convenient route for a day or a few hours. The map helps to plan what to see first, mark the places you like and optimize the time of walking around the city and its surroundings.
You can explore Meknes on your own, walking through the medina and navigating the map and notes, or book excursions with local guides to learn more stories, architectural details and hidden meanings of the city monuments. Local guides will help to draw up the author’s route, reveal little-known facts and make the visit more rich and comfortable.
Come to Meknes to see with your own eyes the majestic gate and mausoleum, hear the legends of Sultan Mulay Izmail and walk through the ancient streets. Discover this city - plan routes, choose attractions and go on a trip that will be remembered for a long time.
