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.
Must-see
Top sights in Meknes
Monuments, squares, gardens and museums, the best known first.
Things to do
Places in and around Meknes
Sights, food, places to stay and transport, with where each piece of information comes from. Filter by category; the map follows.
Medina & old townMedina of Meknes
920 m away
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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.
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