ancient ruins
Volubilis
The best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa, featuring impressive mosaics, a triumphal arch, and a basilica in a scenic setting near Meknes, Morocco.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Fes-Meknes, Morocco · Africa
Meknes is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Douar Toulal, 20km from Volubilis.
Meknes is a city located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco. With a population of 568,295, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Meknes sits in Morocco, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Casablanca time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Meknes to your route.
Meknes is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco, located in northern central Morocco and the sixth largest city by population in the kingdom. Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became the capital of Morocco during the reign of Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif (1672–1727), sonRead more
of the founder of the Alaouite dynasty. Sultan Ismail created a massive imperial palace complex and endowed the city with extensive fortifications and monumental gates. The city recorded a population of 551,503 in the 2024 Moroccan census. It is the seat of Meknès Prefecture and an important economic hub in the region of Fès-Meknès.
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Meknes is located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco, Africa. The coordinates are 33.8935 latitude, -5.5473 longitude.
Meknes has a population of approximately 568,295 people, making it a city in Morocco.
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Essential numbers in Morocco
Royal Gendarmerie (outside cities): 177.
Full driving guide for Morocco2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa, featuring impressive mosaics, a triumphal arch, and a basilica in a scenic setting near Meknes, Morocco.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The blue-tiled 1913 gateway forming the main western entrance to the Fes el-Bali medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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