Historic City of Meknes

World Heritage

Morocco

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Founded by the Almoravid dynasty in the 11th century as a military settlement, Meknes became the capital during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail (1672-1727), founder of the Alaouite dynasty. The sultan transformed Meknes into a majestic Spanish-Moorish city surrounded by high walls and gates, where 17th-century Islamic Maghreb influences and European influences still blend harmoniously today.

# Almoravid Dynasty

# Alaouite Dynasty

# Sultan Moulay Ismail

# Spanish-Moorish style

# High Wall

# Islamic style