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Walk through Meknes’ imperial medina

A walking reading of Meknes’ gates, squares and monuments that complements, without repeating, the Moulay Idriss and Volubilis outing.

Meknès3–5 hours
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Walk through Meknes’ imperial medina
The MOP experience

What you will experience

The experience recentres the route on the imperial city. It proposes a compact progression, respects places of worship and distinguishes monumental history from daily medina life.

Moments not to miss

  1. Monumental gates
  2. Imperial city
  3. Living medina
To better understand Meknès

Meknes: Morocco’s Imperial City and UNESCO-Listed Medina

Located in the heart of Morocco, Meknes is one of the kingdom’s four imperial cities. Founded in the 11th century and transformed in the 17th century by Sultan Moulay Ismail, it has an exceptional architectural heritage. Its UNESCO World Heritage-listed medina, monumental gates and historic palaces make Meknes an essential destination for discovering Moroccan history and culture.A royal…

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