Meknes
A dream made reality, set in the heart of the Moroccan countryside! Meknes, the imperial city built by Moulay Ismaïl. With tireless effort and unrelenting will, he undertook the task of making this town into a capital worthy of his image. Palaces, mosques, fountains, terraces, gardens, stables and shops were built without any respite over a period of 50 years to fill the gigantic space contained within the mighty ramparts. This was Moulay Ismaïl’s unfinished vision - and ever since, Meknes has never ceased to make others dream… Its monumental gates, opening in the mighty walls, give access to the wonders of the city. Bab al-Mansour, the main and finest gate in Morocco, leads to the immense mechouar where stands the moving mausoleum of Moulay Ismaïl. Read the rest of this entry »
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