Fez-Meknes district, Morocco

Places to visit near Meknès

Meknès is a city in Fez-Meknes district, Morocco, home to about 545,705 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 50 mosques & dargahs, 48 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 caves. The must-see places are Lalla Aouda Mosque (2 km), Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail (2 km) and Meknes Museum (2 km).

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Meknès, Morocco
Meknès, Fez-Meknes district, Morocco. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Meknès at a glance

Location
Fez-Meknes district, Morocco
Population
about 545,705
Coordinates
33.8935° N, 5.5473° W
Places within 50 km
127 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves

Top places to visit near Meknès

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Meknès: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Meknès

88 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Meknès. The closest is Belbachir Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Lalla Aouda Mosque (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Meknès

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Meknès. The closest is Bab Bouamair باب بوعمير (1 km); the best-known is Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Meknès

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Meknès. The closest is Zerhoun (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Meknès

4 caves within 100 km of Meknès. The closest is Kaf. Assassla (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Meknès

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Meknès. The closest is Barrage Sidi Chahed (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Meknès

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Meknès
  2. 2 km Lalla Aouda Mosque · mosque, Fez-Meknes
  3. 1 km Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail · tomb, Fez-Meknes
  4. 1 km Meknes Museum · mosque or dargah, Fez-Meknes
  5. 1 km Dar Jamai Museum · museum, Fez-Meknes
  6. 20 km Zerhoun · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  7. 20 km Back to Meknès

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    Within 15 km of Meknès

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Meknès by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs5088Belbachir Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4862Bab Bouamair باب بوعمير (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1930Zerhoun (20 km)
    Other attractions44Roundabout (23 km)
    Caves44Kaf. Assassla (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Barrage Sidi Chahed (39 km)
    Museums11Dar Jamai Museum (2 km)
    Parks01Jnan Sbil Gardens (68 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abbaye de Tioumliline (76 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Ifrane National Park (78 km)

    Meknès: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Meknès?

    Lalla Aouda Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail (tomb, about 2 km), Meknes Museum (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Dar Jamai Museum (museum, about 2 km), Zerhoun (viewpoint, about 20 km), Belbachir Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Meknès?

    127 places on Spotwander: 50 mosques & dargahs, 48 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Meknès?

    Belbachir Mosque, about 1 km by road; Mosquée Al Fath 2 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Meknès?

    Bab Bouamair باب بوعمير, about 1 km by road; Palais Royal القصر الملكي (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Meknès?

    Zerhoun, about 20 km by road; Bab Rmila Natural Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Meknès?

    Start in Meknès, visit Lalla Aouda Mosque, then Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, then Meknes Museum, then Dar Jamai Museum, then Zerhoun, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Meknès?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Meknès’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Meknès on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.