The Grand Architectural Monuments in Meknes, Meknes, Morocco

Meknes is famous for its elaborate gates that decorate the long city wall. Currently, most of the city鈥檚 monuments are under restoration so unfortunately, most of those gates are covered in tarps and scaffolding. Without those beautiful landmarks to admire, we sought out other sites in the historic centre. We found mansions and mausoleums that are ornamented beyond comparison, making a visit to Meknes very rewarding.

The city of Meknes was settled in the 10th century but it was under Moulay Ismail in the 17th century that it became grand. He made Meknes his capital and set out to design one of the most beautiful cities in the land. He had ambitious plans that included building a 25 km long rampart around its perimeter, adorned with elaborate gates. Inside those walls, he planned to have elegant mosques and mansions. Even though it was only partially completed, it received the nickname the Versailles of Morocco. A few of those estates were built, but he died before his dreams were fully realized. His successor moved the capital to聽Marrakesh, so his elaborate plans were never fully carried out. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Grand Architectural Monuments in Meknes
Guide Location: Morocco » Meknes
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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