Why go
- City in Fès-Meknès, Morocco.
- Served by Bassatine Airport (MEK).
History
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), son 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.
Where to stay
81 Ksar chaachaa dar lakbira, Meknès 50000, Morocco · darpalabzioui.com
3 Darb Himich Touta, Meknes, Morocco · darmeknestresor.com
8 derb mekka, rue Tiberbarine, Meknès 50000, Morocco · riadinfes.online
2 Zenkat Nouar Maroc, Meknes, Morocco · riadyamcha.online
11 Lot Fares, Meknes 50000, Morocco · imad3idrissi.wixsite.com
Parking Golf Royal، 24 Derb Hammam Moulay Ismail, Meknes 50000, Morocco · live.ipms247.com
Rte Principale Fès Meknès, Meknès 50010, Morocco · hotelplaisance.ma
Meknes, Morocco · facebook.com
25 derb Lakhouaja, Meknès 50000, Morocco · riadmaisondacote.com
10 Rue d'Accra, Meknes 50000, Morocco · hoteldenicemeknes.com
Ave des Forces Armees Royales, Meknes 50000, Morocco · all.accor.com
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4 شارع الوامزيل, Meknes, Morocco · valladolidhostel.com
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4 Derb Sidi Besri, Meknes 50000, Morocco · riad-el-ma.com
45 Ave des Forces Armees Royales, Meknes 50000, Morocco · hotelvolubilismeknes.com
Domaine Izmar, N 6 route vers rabat, Boite Postale:972, Meknes 50000, Morocco · hotelmenzehdalia.com
Meknes, Morocco · riad-yacout-meknes.com
6 rue numéro 1 quartier belair, Meknes 50010, Morocco · swanihotel.com
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Rue d'Accra, Meknes, Morocco · hotelrif.ma
27 Rue Amir Abdelkader, Meknes 50000, Morocco · hotelakouas.com
15 Rue Arrazi, Meknes 50000, Morocco
21 Rue Kanout Zitouna, Meknes 50004, Morocco
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Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Pizza, Ice Cream, Cafe · Café - Boulangerie -Pâtisserie - Glaciers Opening hours: 24/7 · Rdc Imm1, Marjane 2 Avenue Zitoune, Meknès ⴰⵎⴽⵏⴰⵙ مكناس,…
Restaurant · Pasticcio pizza tacos sandwich crispy · 37 I B MAG 37 8M B/1 EL MASSIRA AVENUE KHALID IBN OUALID MEKNES
Cafe · Salon de thé et Café Marocain traditionnel
Chicken, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 5 rue My Abdellah ben Ahmed
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · cornette-palace.com
Burger, Restaurant · Features: halal · Boulevard des F.A.R شارع الجيش الملكي, Meknès ⴰⵎⴽⵏⴰⵙ مكناس
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Breakfast, Pancake, Ice Cream, Savory Pancakes, Crepe, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: halal · Avenue Yacoub Al Mansour
Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 · شارع عبد الكريم الخطابي, 50000
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 4 Rue de Ghana, Meknès
Barbecue, Moroccan, Restaurant · Barbecue/Moroccan restaurant · Avenue Mohammed V شارع محمد الخامس
Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, halal · Boulevard des F.A.R شارع الجيش الملكي, Meknès
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 46 Oqba -Ibn Nafia
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Meknès
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 4 Derb Lachkar Kbabine, Meknès
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Zenkat El Houcine Ben Ali زنقة الحسين بن علي, Meknès, 50000
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Moroccan, Restaurant · Moroccan restaurant · 14 Rue Sidi Ahmed Ben Khadra
Regional, Cafe · Gemütliches Restaurant mit Stühlen und Esstischen im Freien
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, halal · Boulevard des F.A.R, Meknès
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: halal · Meknès
Breakfast, Cafe · Breakfast cafe
Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · شارع الوحدة الافريقية, Meknès, 50000
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Meknès
Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 19:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · Boulevard Amir Moulay Abdallah شارع الأمير مولاي عبد الله, Meknès
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Meknès
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Avenue Hassan II شارع الحسن الثاني, Meknès
Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, halal · شارع الحسن الاول, Meknès
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Meknès
Restaurant · restaurant · 8 derb Aïn-el-Fouki, 8
Cafe · Features: halal · مكناس
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · Meknès
Regional, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 23 Avenue Mohammed VI شارع محمد السادس, Meknès ⴰⵎⴽⵏⴰⵙ مكناس
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · Meknès
Pizza, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, halal · Avenue Yacoub Al Mansour شارع يعقوب المنصور, Meknès
203 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Bassatine Airport (MEK) 2.3 km to the centre
Meknes, 03, MA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ifran Airport 56 km to the centre
Ifran, 03, MA
Sidi Slimane Airport 61 km to the centre
Sidi Slimane, 04, MA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bassatine Airport (MEK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Meknes, Morocco. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing