🏰 Historic City of Meknes
Imperial capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Morocco
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO inscription: 1985
- Founded: 11th century; imperial capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727)
- Location: Northern Morocco, approximately 60 km east of Fez
- Fortifications: 40 km of defensive walls with monumental gateways
Meknes is an imperial city in northern Morocco that served as a major administrative and cultural center under ...