Meknes

Meknes is a locality in , and has about 462,000 residents. Meknes is situated near the locality , as well as near .
  • Locality with about 462,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 550 metres (1,810 feet)

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bab Mansur al-’Alj and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
Bab Mansur al-'Alj or Bab Mansour is a monumental gate in the city of , .
The Mausoleum of Moulay Isma'il is a historic Islamic funerary complex in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meknes and Ouislane.
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is a city in the region of .
is a suburb of and municipality… is situated 5 km northeast of Meknes.
Town
is an Administrative Annex in Meknès of the Fès-Meknès region of .
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Latitude
33.8823° or 33° 52′ 56″ north
Longitude
-5.5333° or 5° 31′ 60″ west
Open location code
8C5PVFJ8+WM
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to French—“Meknes” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bassatine Air Base and Gare de Meknès.

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