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Meknes
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Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727), the founder of the Alawite dynasty. The sultan turned it into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls with great doors, where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th-century Maghreb are still evident today.[unesco]
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sight Ville Impériale
Moulay Isma'il was build this huge city: His goal was to provide a second to create Versailles. Until today, the buildings can be built for 15 000 horses, and the granary, which particularly impressed...
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sight Bab Mansour
The gate, the most famous monument in Meknes, was built in 17-18 century. It has three arches and is decorated with beautiful ceramics. The marble columns are from Volubilis. Unfortunately nowadays ca...
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museum / gallery Museum Dar Jamaii
Very nice museum in an old Wesirspalast. Issued Besides folk especially Islamic art from the last centuries. Place el Hedim, Wed-Mon 9-12 and 15-18 clock, admission 10 dirhams
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