In the seventeenth century, the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail decided to Meknes one of the most beautiful imperial cities of Morocco. Today, the city still has a very rich history that has earned it a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Here's an overview of this key destination in northern Morocco.
A city steeped in history
Capital of the administrative region of Meknes-Tafilalet, in the north, Meknes is the third largest city in Morocco.