Founded in the 11th century as a military settlement, when Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl it was turned into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style.

Morocco celebrates a number of Moussems, festivals honouring saints, and the Moussem of Sidi Ben Aissa, held in Meknes, is one …

The ruins of Volubilis are some of the best preserved Roman ruins in northern Africa, despite the fact that at the peak of the …

'Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (16…
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