Meknes is a prosperous provincial city. Monuments from its past - mainly the extraordinary creations of Moulay Ismail - justify a day's rambling discovery as do the various and busy souks of its medina.
Meknes main attraction is its architecture and its friendly atmosphere that Meknes pride itself. The sultan Moulay Ismail during his 55 years of terror reign transformed the city into spectacular capital. The most famous and immense gateway to the old city is the Bab Mansour.
