Meknès Prefecture

One of Morocco's four imperial cities, where grand gates, royal granaries, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis tell a thousand years of history.

Meknès Prefecture is located in the plains at the foot of the Middle Atlas Mountains in northern Morocco. Meknès became the imperial capital during the reign of Moulay Ismail, with Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the Heri es-Souani royal granaries serving as prime examples, and its medina is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To the north lies the World Heritage Roman ruins of Volubilis, as well as the holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. The surrounding region is known for wine and olive production. Spring and autumn offer the best weather, while summers are hot. It can be reached by train from Fes, Rabat, and Casablanca, or via Fes Airport.

Destinations

• Meknes

Itineraries

• Classic Imperial Cities & Sahara Loop – Head north from Casablanca to the Blue City and Fes, then cross the desert and gorges to Marrakech.
• Northern Morocco: Tangier, Blue City & Fes – Enter the Rif Mountains from the strait port city, then head south to Roman ruins and the Imperial City of Fes.
• Morocco Rail Journey: North to South – Skip the car rental and private drivers; connect Tangier to Marrakech via high-speed and standard trains
• Andalusia to the Sahara Crossing – Cross the sea from Seville via Tarifa, traveling through the Blue City, Fes, and the desert to Marrakech