Place to visit
Arch of Caracalla, Morocco: what it is and when to go
Arch of Caracalla is a tetrapylon Roman triumphal arch in Thebeste, located in present-day Tébessa, Tébessa Province, Algeria built during the early 3rd century (Arc de triomphe de Caracalla) in Morocco (Meknes). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- A tetrapylon Roman triumphal arch in Thebeste, located in present-day Tébessa, Tébessa Province, Algeria built during the early 3rd century · History
- Local name
- Arc de triomphe de Caracalla
- Where
- Morocco
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- FEZ Saïss, 56 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.07408, -5.55537
What it is and where
Arch of Caracalla is a tetrapylon Roman triumphal arch in Thebeste, located in present-day Tébessa, Tébessa Province, Algeria built during the early 3rd century (Arc de triomphe de Caracalla) in Morocco (Meknes).
It is in Meknes, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.07408, -5.55537; the nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ, Saïss), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Morocco. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Arch of Caracalla is March to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunPossible14:16
- JulBetter not14:04
- AugBetter not13:16
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovBest time10:11
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Morocco
To enter Morocco there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport; a Spanish ID card (DNI) won't do”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Morocco checklist. Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD); plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 19 police (cities) · 177 gendarmerie (roads) · 15 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- VolubilisArchaeological site in Morocco71 m
- Capitolium of VolubilisA Roman temple176 m
- Lalla Aouda MosqueMosque in Meknes, Morocco20 km
- Bab Mansur al-'AljMoroccan cultural heritage site20 km
- Ismail Ibn SharifSultan of Morocco from 1672 to 172720 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Morocco guide.
More in Morocco: History
- Sijilmasa: Medieval Moroccan city, previously the center of Tafilalt (also known from it as Sijilmasa during this period)
- Chellah: medieval fortified necropolis located in the metro area of Rabat
- Fes el Bali: quarter of Fes, Morocco
- El Badi Palace: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Almoravid Qubba: old water fountain in Marrakesh
- Ibn Danan Synagogue: Moroccan cultural heritage site
Every Morocco place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arch of Caracalla?
It is a tetrapylon Roman triumphal arch in Thebeste, located in present-day Tébessa, Tébessa Province, Algeria built during the early 3rd century (Arc de triomphe de Caracalla in the local language) in Morocco.
When is the best time to visit Arch of Caracalla?
March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Arch of Caracalla?
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 56 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Morocco is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Morocco map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Volubilis, Capitolium of Volubilis, Lalla Aouda Mosque. The rest is in the Morocco guide.
Keep reading
- Meknes6 places to see in and around Meknes, Morocco: Volubilis, Bab Mansur al-'Alj, Lalla Aouda Mosque. Best time: March to May and October to November.
- History99 places for history in Morocco, from Volubilis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and October to November. Each with its own season by altitude and
- MoroccoBefore travelling to Morocco: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourist stays of up to 90 days, but you do need a passport: a Spa…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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