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Bab Mansour, the monumental tiled gate of the imperial city of Meknes

Around Meknes

One of Morocco’s four imperial cities, capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th and 18th centuries; its historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Why visit Meknes

The monumental Bab Mansour gate opens onto El Hedim square and the old medina, with the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the vast granaries and stables of the imperial city behind it.

About 30 km to the north, the Roman city of Volubilis, also on the UNESCO list, keeps some of the finest mosaics in North Africa, next to the holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.

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Top sights in Meknes

Monuments, squares, gardens and museums, the best known first.

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Places in and around Meknes

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Ready-made plans

Ready-made plans for Meknes

  • 3 days in the city

    Three days of visits, markets, meals and sunsets, spread across the city.

    3 days

Travel context

Before you go to Meknes

Local time
Africa/Casablanca
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Nearest destination
Fez · 54 km (straight line)
City centre
33.894, -5.555

Questions and answers

What is Meknes known for?
One of Morocco’s four imperial cities, capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th and 18th centuries; its historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What time zone is Meknes in?
Africa/Casablanca. Event times on MoroccanPlans are always shown in local time.
Which currency is used in Meknes?
The Moroccan dirham (MAD). Prices on MoroccanPlans are set by each business in its own currency; a converted amount is shown as an approximation.
Which destination is closest to Meknes?
Fez, about 54 km away in a straight line.

Destinations

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