Bab-Berdain, the mosque that opens to an authentic medina
Another of the tourist attractions of this city in the center of Morocco is the number of doors that surround the medina. Meknes has one of the largest medinas of […]
Culture
Culture
Carved wood and the secrets of Meknes crafts
We can see it at the Bab Mansour door, at the door of the Madrasa Bou Inania … and in thousands of doors scattered throughout Meknes. The carved wood decoration […]
Culture
Mellah, the jewish neighborhood in the medina of Morocco
According to an article from Arab Studies of Complutense Editions, the central or medinas neighborhoods in the Moroccan cities were characterized by the coexistence of various religious cultures where they […]
Culture
The Retiro Park which is also in Meknes
Next to the stables, taking a walk to the outskirts of Meknes, where the Swani pond is located, is the most relaxing way to cross this city and move from […]
Culture
Moroccan Halloween or Boujloud Fest
All Saints’ Day is a holiday in Spain in which the memory of the dead is celebrated. In the Catholic church, all those who, having overcome purgatory, have sanctified themselves, […]
Culture
More than a Museum of Moroccan Art: the secrets of the Dar Jamai palace
Beyond the architectural riches that we can find in our visit to Meknes, the current Museum of Moroccan Art, the Dar Jamai de Meknes, is one of the buildings built […]
Culture, Gastronomy
Meknes gastronomic gold: its oil
In addition to approaching the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Mulay Idriss, Meknes hides a multitude of activities that can be done to not miss a […]
Culture
El Hedime square, Jamaa el Fna’s little sister
138 km east of Rabat and 60 km west of Fez, the city of Meknes hides many historical monuments. Within its 40 km of walls between narrow alleys that comprise […]
Culture
International Cultural Festival in Asilah
Every summer, Asilah is transformed into an immense art gallery. From the 7 until the 25 of July, the city of Asilah is hosting an annual festival that turns its streets […]
Culture
The Bou Inania Medersa, the living history
The Bou Inania Medersa, which has the same name as the medersa that is located in the city of Fez, was built by the Merinid sultan Abu El Hassan in […]