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Destination GuidesMeknes and Fes sit an hour apart and share imperial history — but they feel entirely different. Here's how to choose between them, or how to do both well.
Travel PlanningTen days is the ideal length for Morocco's grand circuit: Marrakech, the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, two nights in the Sahara, the gorges, Fes and Chefchaouen — with enough time to actually breathe.
Travel PlanningA realistic two-day Meknes itinerary: the imperial monuments and medina on day one, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss on day two — the perfect way to see Morocco's quietest imperial capital.
Destination GuidesThe complete guide to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun — Morocco's holiest city, cascading over two green hills near Meknes and Volubilis. What to see, when to go, and how to pair it with the Roman ruins.
Food & DrinkMeknes sits in Morocco's richest farmland — olive groves, vineyards and market gardens surrounding a medina that feeds itself first. Here is what, where and how to eat.
Day TripsEverything you need to plan the classic day trip from Fes to Meknes and Volubilis: what to see, how long to allow, typical drive times, whether to add Moulay Idriss, and how to pace the day.
Travel PlanningOne week is enough to cover Marrakech, the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, the Sahara dunes and Fes — if you plan the route right. Here is the classic 7-day Morocco circuit.
Destination GuidesThe best things to do in Meknes: Bab Mansour, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the vast Heri es-Souani granaries, the UNESCO medina and Roman Volubilis nearby.
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