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Meknes

Meknes is one of Morocco's imperial cities, with historic gates, city walls, El Hedim Square and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Its location makes it a practical stop between Rabat and Fez.

Last updated: May 2026

Itineraries

El Hedim Square in Meknes with Bab Mansour gate in the background and local movement, Morocco

Meknes in 1 Day: Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square, Medina and arrival in Fez

Attractions

Bab Mansour in Meknes with its monumental arch, mosaics, and imposing columns in Morocco's imperial city
Meknes

Bab Mansour

Bab Mansour is a monumental gate beside El Hedim Square in Meknes, decorated with zellige, inscriptions, arches and marble columns.

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Inner courtyard of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Meknès with arches and traditional Moroccan decoration
Meknes

Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail contains courtyards, zellige, stucco and carved cedar wood around the burial place of the sultan who established Meknes as an imperial capital.

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