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Things to see in Meknes (Morocco): 6 places and when to go
Meknes is a city in Morocco with around 698,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Nature (1), Temples (1). The best known are Volubilis, Bab Mansur al-'Alj and Lalla Aouda Mosque. The best time to come is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Morocco · 33.9004, -5.56
- Population
- About 698,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Nature (1) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- FEZ Saïss, 54 km as the crow flies
What to see in Meknes
The places in and around Meknes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- VolubilisArchaeological site in Morocco19 km
- Bab Mansur al-'AljMoroccan cultural heritage site970 m
- Lalla Aouda MosqueMosque in Meknes, Morocco821 m
- Arch of CaracallaA tetrapylon Roman triumphal arch in Thebeste, located in present-day Tébessa, Tébessa Province, Algeria built during the early 3rd century19 km
- Capitolium of VolubilisA Roman temple19 km
- Ismail Ibn SharifSultan of Morocco from 1672 to 17271.1 km
When to go to Meknes
The best time to visit Meknes is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:59
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunPossible14:15
- JulBetter not14:03
- AugBetter not13:16
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovBest time10:12
- DecPossible9:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. In March, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Meknes
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ, Saïss), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fez, Morocco28 places54 km
- Rabat25 places119 km
- Casablanca16 places193 km
- Tangier15 places207 km
- Ceuta38 places223 km
- Melilla43 places286 km
And all of Morocco, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Meknes?
The best known: Volubilis, Bab Mansur al-'Alj, Lalla Aouda Mosque. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Meknes?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Meknes?
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Meknes as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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