Near the majestic city of Fez, Meknes was the capital of Morocco during the dynastic struggles of Arabic and Berber leaders. The structure of the city of Meknes has remained the same since centuries and the triple wall system which goes on for 25 miles, still surrounds the city. The city is also known for its exquisitely carved gates that are known as Bab in Arabic. These gates are considered as some of the most well maintained decorated gates in whole of Islamic world. The Bab Mansour is considered by many experts as one of the most beautiful gates in North America.
The city of Meknes is great for exploration by tourists as it has many of its monuments built from the ruins of nearby Roman settlement Volubilis. Tourists can explore the Dal El Makhzen royal place to get a feel of the way the royalty stayed in Morocco. The Tomb of Moulay Ismail is also popular destination among locals as he was the sultan who turned Meknes into a Royal City.
Meknes is also a great place for shopping as it is not as expensive as Fez and still provides most of the traditional items like rugs, carpets and jewelry that Morocco is famous for. Meknes is also a great tourist centre because of its proximity to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. The city of Volubilis was once the capital of the Roman Empire in the 4th century. The ruins of Volubilis are in good shape even after they have been exposed to the elements for centuries. These ruins provide a clear view of Roman urban planning and design. Most of the city of Meknes was built by using the marble stones from Volubilis. The mosaics on the ruins of Volubilis are still in prefect condition and these are a major tourist attraction.
The city of Moulay Idriss lies below Volubilis and it is a whitewashed town that is located in the valley of Rif Mountains. The city is names after the man who brought Islam to Morocco. Moulay Idriss founded the Arab dynasty in Morocco in 787. The city of Moulay Idriss was forbidden to non-Muslims until 1916, but after that it has been a popular spot for tourists.
For those who want to escape from the hustle-bustle of major Moroccan cities like Fez and Casablanca, Meknes is the ideal choice for a relaxed time and enjoying a holiday.
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