Chairman’s word

Meknes, a UNESCO World Heritage, with Volubilis, is a destination of choice thanks to its historical monuments, its medina, its surroundings, its cultural life, the richness of its terroir and local products and its renowned gastronomy.

A town of memory , Meknes is home to a considerable heritage treasure: mosques, madrasas, palaces, riads, doors, museums, mausoleums, squares, fountains, galleries, souks and crafts bazaars…

This web portal allows you to discover the multiple centres of intrest of this imperial city, whose first buildings were founded in the 10th century under the name of Meknassa ezzeitoun, by the tribe of  Zenete Meknassa, and which combines perfection, tradition and modernity, while offering visitors a unique urban setting, a true open to air museum with its medina, gardens and ramparts.

Meknes remained this city where Muslims and Jews lived and live together in tolerance and total harmony. The region of Meknes also has great possibilities for discovery and animation, where several historical sites testify to its former greatness, since it is the cradle of the Idrissids, founders of the first Muslim state in Morocco.

Tourists, businessmen, families on vacation, everyone.. will find in Meknes and its surroundings a privileged setting of relaxation, work meeting and discovery.

These are among the  many opportunities  we try to introduce you to, through this portal of the city of Meknes and its province.

Enjoy your stay

Adil TERRAB
President
Prefectural Council of Toursim of Meknes