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To get the best experience in Meknes you need to book one of our local friendly tour guides. They will be able to show you around, make you feel like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites or visit places off the beaten track and discover new experiences, then our Guides4me guide is there to make it happen.
Hassan
Hassan is LGBT friendly and speaks English, French, Spanish & Arabic.
Coming from a berber family. Therefore when you book Hassan you too can experience the unique and fascinating berber way of life. You are in safe hands as Hassan has been organising trips throughout some of the harshest terrains of Morocco since 2012. More importantly you can visit places never seen by other tourists for that true authentic and unforgettable experience. He can also cover all destinations in Morocco.
Total cost for the guide services of Hassan for one day (8 hours) = a booking fee of USD 33 via Paypal, debit / credit cards, bank transfer or Crypto Currency plus USD 80 in cash to Hassan after his services. This makes a total of USD 113.
This excludes transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
“When you tour with Hassan you are getting a truly unique experience and within minutes we felt like one of the family, the food his family cooked was awesome ” – Janet & Colin, USA
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Meknes is a historic city in northern Morocco.
It is known for its calm charm and royal past. Once the capital of Morocco under Sultan Moulay Ismail, it offers a mix of grand architecture and relaxed atmosphere. It’s less busy than Marrakesh or Fes, making it a great spot for a quieter visit.
One of the top sights in Meknes is Bab Mansour, a huge and beautifully decorated gate at the entrance to the old city. Just nearby, you can explore El Hedim Square, a smaller version of Jemaa el-Fnaa, with food stalls, performers, and local goods. The Royal Stables and Granaries are also impressive, once built to house thousands of horses and store grain for the city.
The Medina of Meknes is a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with winding streets, colourful souks, and traditional architecture. It’s a great place to shop for Moroccan crafts, from ceramics to textiles. Don’t miss the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, where the sultan is buried. It’s one of the few religious sites in Morocco open to non-Muslims.
Just outside the city, you can visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a short drive away. These well-preserved ruins offer stunning views and a glimpse into Morocco’s Roman past. Meknes may be smaller than other cities, but it offers a rich mix of culture, history, and beauty that makes it well worth the visit.
Whatever you choose to do in Meknes, it will be a unique and memorable experience of a lifetime, with a Guides4me guide, who will look after you and by the end of the trip you’ve made a best friend.
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