We’re also more than just a cafe. We offer Afternoon Teas and, being situated within the Carnegie, can help you plan and deliver an event right here in the venue. Whether it’s a birthday party or family celebration, business meeting, conference, launch event or even a sit down evening dinner we’re able to offer a whole host of other services including outdoor catering. The geographical location of the city of Meknes makes it one of the important transport hubs in Morocco. The city is accessed via the A2 expressway with two exits, one to the east of the city and another to the west.

International relations [ edit ] See also List of twin towns and sister cities in Morocco Twin towns – Sister cities [ edit ] Each year Meknes holds the International Agriculture Show in Morocco (French: Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc) since April 2006. This agriculture show has an area of more than 250000 square meters, with more than 60 countries participating, and more than 1200 exhibitors. [54] When cleaning the furniture please use the correct cleaning products! Avoid using everyday household products as these can leave behind a layer of oil that will build up over time. This causes furniture (especially solid oak) to lose its colour and can strip the furniture down. Bab Jama' an-Nouar: Another ornate gate located next to Bab Mansur; also called Bab al-Nuwwar in some sources. [8] [21]Maslow, Boris (1937). Les mosquées de Fès et du nord du Maroc. Paris: Éditions d'art et d'histoire. Meknes is located in a strategic position in the heart of Morocco. To its south and south-east are the rich cedar forests and mountains of the Middle Atlas mountains with the cities Ifrane and Azrou; and more to the south are the rich oases of Tafilalt. To the west are the two largest metropolitan areas of Morocco: Casablanca and Rabat. To the north is the mountainous north of Morocco with the cities of Tangier and Tétouan. Oujda and Fes lie east of Meknes. Royaume du Maroc (20 November 2008). "Bulletin Officiel № 5684" (PDF) (in French). p.1600. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012 . Retrieved 15 July 2012.

a b c d "Note de présentation des premiers résultats du Recensement Général de la Population et de l'Habitat 2014" (in French). High Commission for Planning. 20 March 2015. p.8 . Retrieved 9 October 2017. Bab el-Khemis: A monumental western gate of the city, near the former Mellah, dating from 1687 under the reign of Moulay Ismail and richly decorated with motifs and zellij similar to Bab al-Mansur. [46] :55 Often compared to the Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakesh, el-Hedim Square (Place el-Hedim) is a vast plaza at the southern end of the old city, before the main gates of Moulay Isma'il's former royal palace complex. The square's name, el-Hedim, means "the rubble/debris" and refers to the demolitions which Moulay Isma'il carried out here during the construction of his palaces. He left this open space as a public square to separate his palace from the rest of the city. [23] [15] Since then, the square has become the focus of various activities including evening entertainers such as storytellers, acrobats, and musicians. [40] Mosques and madrasas [ edit ] Meknes Climate Normals 1961–1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023 . Retrieved October 5, 2023. a b Barrucand, Marianne (1985). Urbanisme princier en Islam: Meknès et les villes royales islamiques post-médiévales. Paris: Geuthner.The main historic monuments of the city are concentrated in the medina (old city) and the vast former Kasbah of Moulay Ismail to the south. The most notable monuments are listed below. Due to the extensive range of wood types we supply, our Furniture will sometimes come with specific care instructions. Please read these carefully and adhere to these instructions to get the most out of your furniture. The world is always right again after a cuppa don’t you think? Whether it’s meeting friends, taking a break from the grind, making plans, catching up with colleagues whether face to face or virtually or unwinding before the start of a theatre show our cafe is the ideal place. The city's Gare Routière (intercity bus station) is located west of the medina, along with the main station for grand taxis (intercity taxis). A newer station for buses operated by CTM is located near the main train station. [55] Rail [ edit ] a b c d e f Marçais, Georges (1954). L'architecture musulmane d'Occident. Paris: Arts et métiers graphiques.

Lalla Aouda Mosque: The main mosque of the city's former kasbah and of Moulay Isma'il's palaces, it was first founded in the Marinid era but completely rebuilt by Moulay Isma'il between 1672 and 1678. [15] Its prominent minaret is visible from the adjoining Place Lalla Aouda (Lalla Awda Square). Open Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm, Sundays 10am – 3pm (serving coffee and cake), and some evenings for certain events. After the end of the Marinid and Wattasid periods, however, Meknes suffered from neglect as the new Saadian dynasty (16th and early 17th century) focused their attention on their capital at Marrakesh and neglected the old northern cities of Morocco. [16] The reign of Moulay Isma'il (17th–18th centuries) [ edit ] The Mausoleum of Moulay Isma'il Many of the services products in Meknes are related to tourism due to the attractions of the old city district (the medina). Two train stations are located in the new city district (French: Ville Nouvelle) of Meknes, with trains each hour to the east, west, and north of Morocco. Operated by ONCF, the following table lists destinations reachable via Meknes railway stations (round-trips):

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Zawiya of Sidi Kaddour el-Alami: A richly-decorated mosque and religious complex honoring the tomb of Sidi Kaddour el-Alami, a famous Moroccan poet who died in 1850. [16] :179 A large network of buses that cover all the area of the prefecture, and even outside of the prefecture like the line 16 to El Hajeb.