Meknes
Meknes gets less attention than Fes, which makes it easier to enjoy. The scale of what Moulay Ismail built here — the gates, the walls, the stables — is still impressive.
What stands out
Why this place stays with people
- Bab Mansour gate
- Royal granaries and stables
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Calmer medina than Fes
Best time to go
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable.
From the driver's seat
Pairs naturally with Volubilis and Moulay Idriss on the same day.
Visitor guide
Your guide to Meknes
How long to stay
Half a day.
Getting there
About an hour from Fes.
Worth seeing
- The Bab Mansour gate
- The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- The royal granaries and stables
- Place el-Hedim
Good to know
- Quieter than Fes and easy to visit in half a day.
- It combines naturally with Volubilis and Moulay Idriss.
Routes through here
Ways to make it part of the trip
6 Days · 5 Nights6-Day Imperial Cities Tour: Casablanca to Marrakech
The Imperial Spine$850–$1150 per person · accommodation included
7 Days · 6 Nights7-Day Morocco Food Tour: Casablanca to Marrakech
Bread, Saffron and Salt$1150–$1550 per person · accommodation included
4 Days · 3 Nights4-Day Middle Atlas & Volubilis Tour from Fes
Fes, Cedars and the Middle Atlas$560–$760 per person · accommodation includedMeknes, your way
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