Meknes

Mekness was founded in the 10th century, a new prosperity during the reign of the sultan Moulay Ismail between 1672/1727; it was his creation which was to be much talked in the East and in Europe. Erected to the rank of imperial capitol and entitled Versailles of Morocco. Famous by the stamps of the Alaouite Dynasty; this period was one of the high point in the city's rich history.Its Fabulous monuments, buildings, long walls which reach 40 Km, gates, royal stables, and several palaces; give clear proof of its brilliant past and reflects its heritage as once the vivid center of the kingdom.
The city was built in the north of the middle Atlas, blessed with fertile lands providing different agricultural products that remain the city's economic backbone beside metal work, carpets, woolen fabrics...
It is a historic city with its magnificence of which attracted architects and artists and this is because it remained unchanged for centuries.

What to See

-Bab Mansour: is one of the most beautiful works of Moulay Ismail. Completed in 1732. The proportions of this door are majestic. For his ark, you get to the lavish buildings of the imperial city. Bab Mansour is the largest in Morocco and even North Africa.
-Place Hedim: this square once rivaled Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech but is now significantly less exciting.
-Meknes Royal Golf: part of the urban commune El Mechouar Stinia. It is converted into golf courses in 1971. It is situated within the walls of Moulay Ismail ... It consists of nine (9) holes. It is supposed to be the only golf course in the world that can be locked.
-Agdal Basin: large pool of water accumulation of 319m long and 149m wide. Its depth exceeds 2m. It was built by Moulay Ismail to irrigate gardens and is a reserve of water for the medina.
-Madrasa Bou Inania: Institute of Theology, founded by Sultan Abu Hassan Marini (1331 - 1351). It has a patio and a floor of 26 rooms containing students
-Dar Jamai Museum: a place that reflects the upper class in Morocco in the late nineteenth century.
-Cara Prison: prison (underground silo) is named Cara, Portuguese architect and a prisoner.
-Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail: built by Ahmed Eddahbi, open to non Muslims. Houses the tomb of Moulay Ismail.
-Al masjid AlAdam :The Great Mosque, Founded in the eleventh century by the Almoravids. It has 11 gates and 143 arches.