last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Meknes
Location Map of Meknes
Overview of the city
The city is a neighbor of Fez. Like it, Meknes holds imperial city status with a rich historical and cultural heritage that has earned it a place on the UNESCO list.
Key facts
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- Location: in the north of the country, near Fez, about 150 km from the sea.
- Distances: Fez (60 km to the east), Marrakech (480 km to the southwest), Rabat (150 km to the west), Tangier (260 km to the north).
- Local time: .
- Population: 632,079 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 370 km².
- Altitude: 552 m.
- Website: https://visit-meknes.com/
History of Meknes
Precautions
Useful addresses
- Tourist office:
Services
- Local agencies:
- Banks:
- Hospital:
- Internet:
- Laundries:
- Vehicle rental:
- Post office: