Introduction to Meknes
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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: Heure : 147.
  • Population: 632,079 inhabitants (2014).
  • Area: 370 km².
  • Altitude: 552 m.

History of Meknes

Precautions

Useful addresses

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Services

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