The Medina of Meknes must undoubtedly be visited as the first stopping point. Travelers will find several mosques, colorful buildings, souks and historical monuments. In addition, it will be the ideal time for tourists to linger at the royal stables or admire the local crafts differently. The visit continues on the side of El Hedim ►
The Medina of Meknes must undoubtedly be visited as the first stopping point. Travelers will find several mosques, colorful buildings, souks and historical monuments. In addition, it will be the ideal time for tourists to linger at the royal stables or admire the local crafts differently. The visit continues on the side of El Hedim Square, which the Mansour Gate marks. Initially, this place was mainly used to make royal announcements, and nowadays, locals and tourists take advantage of this place to watch people do their business. El Hedim Square is lively in the evening because it has many restaurants and cafes. Then, there are also musicians and Arab storytellers who come to animate the square. History buffs can take a tour of the Dar Jamaï Museum. This place houses an impressive exhibition of ceramics, jewelry, traditional costumes, cedar wood objects of the fourteenth century, and textiles. Tourists will also see the personal belongings of Sultan Moulay Ismail. By the way, there is also the sultan's mausoleum to visit. What makes it so attractive are the elaborate mosaics, marble columns, carved plasters and the tinkling fountain. Those who want to know more about the history of Meknes can go to the Norias Basin, a giant lake. Travelers can take the opportunity to see the royal stables and the bronze statue. In this place, the architecture is particularly incredible.
Further afield, in Volubilis, travelers can observe Roman ruins that offer an impressive spectacle of columns, mosaics and abandoned buildings. In addition, the discoveries made by archaeologists have allowed them to understand the city's history better. Travelers may also be interested in the madrasa of Bou Inania. It is a center of Islamic learning just before the Great Mosque of Meknes. It is the perfect example of Merinid architecture, and tourists will be able to admire the students' rooms and the school's hammam and enjoy the splendid view of the minaret of the Great Mosque. ◄
