Heritage and simplicity :
In the seventeenth century, the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail Meknes decided to make one of the finest and most powerful imperial cities of Morocco. Today, protected by forty kilometers of walls, it has preserved imposing monuments, including many mosques that earned him the nickname "city of a hundred minarets". Among them, the Great Mosque, probably founded in the twelfth century, is remarkable for its doors to beautiful carved canopies. Its medina and the remains of the royal palace in Meknes have earned to be a World Heritage Site by Unesco. The city is still thriving, taking advantage of the rich cultures of plain Sais (cereals, olive trees and vines).
palace and doors
Considered one of the most beautiful doors in the world, Bab Mansour was built in the early eighteenth century. It opens with the imperial city itself, where a visit to the mausoleum of Sultan remains a curiosity. You can also meditate on the pool of Agdal, huge rectangular tank.
Markets and bustling squares
Meknes has one of the most popular medinas of Morocco. Place El-Hedime exactly between the old town and the Imperial part of the city, houses the indoor market and comes alive at dusk: fire eaters, storytellers, jugglers and animal trainers create a warm and exotic.
traditional Culture
The Regional Ethnographic Museum, housed in the palace Dar Jamai, revolves smoothly around beautiful Andalusian garden. Embroidered with gold, ceramics and antique jewelry wire give a comprehensive overview of past splendours of the Kingdom.
Roman ruins :
31km north of Meknes extends wider Roman archaeological site in Morocco: Volubilis. Triumphal arch Capitol House of Bacchus, all testament to the splendor of the city and its economic and political weight. Not to mention the emotional delicacy mosaics. Allow a minimum of two hours to discover this treasure open.
Some Pictures of Méknes city :
Map Of Méknes :
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