Meknes is one of the most famous and top travel destinations among all Moroccan cities. In addition to Marrakesh, Fez and Rabat, it is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. The city is located in Middle Atlas region of Morocco, 130 Km from Rabat, the capital and 60 Km from the city of Fez. The city got its name, Meknes, from the Berber tribe called Miknasa. It was the capital of Morocco from 1672 till 1727 under the sovereignty of Sultan Moulay Ismail, before the capital was relocated to Rabat. Meknes offers a welcome break for the tourists from the neighbouring city Fez. If you plan to travel to Morocco then make sure that Meknes is included in the tour plan.

Historical Monuments and natural sites

Meknes is known for its amazing monuments and places of tourist interest that should not be missed at all. These include Bab Mansour, Place Hedim, Heri es-Souani, Medersa Bou Inania, Dar Jamai, Habs Qara and many more. Meknes is a historical city and its main attraction is the Royal Palace. The palace takes a considerable area of Meknes and one of the main features is the Triple Tier of walls that surround it.

Around Meknes

You can plan a short trip from Meknes through a taxi and visit Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is around 14 km from Meknes and just next to Volubilis. It is a small city on a hill. It was founded by Moulay Idriss II and is an Islamic holy site.

Delicious Cuisine

There are number of restaurants, hotels, and snack bars situated on the main roads of Meknes. You can taste delicious harira, tagine, cous-cous and rotisserie chicken. A few restaurants are popular for the tourists and travelers only. They offer cheap rates starting from DH40. Some are popular with Meknassi teenagers; serves good American-style burgers, pizza and pasta dishes.

Shopping in the Souks

Meknes marketplaces are full of traditional Moroccan clothing, rugs, and popular Moroccan shoes, Bilgha. You can also find number of shops for caterings, selling jewellery, household goods, wooden products and other daily use items. The prices are cheaper than other cities of Morocco. Make sure you bargain with the shopkeepers as tourists are told prices up to 10 times higher than original price.

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