Meknes itself is a very beautiful city but two locations just 40 minutes outside of the city are also totally worth visiting. These are the ancient city of Moulay Idriss and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. It's possible to visit these two places back to back as they are located right next to each other.

How many days do you need in Meknes?

Very long stays – Although Meknes is another imperial city, there is really not much to do. A day trip to the city is actually more than enough, but if you want to see Moulay Idriss and Volubilis, perhaps two days is a better choice.

What is Meknes known for?

Meknes is one of Morocco's Imperial Cities and offers a more laid-back medina experience than in Marrakesh and Fes. ... In Meknes itself, the architecture of the medina, the grandiose gateway of Bab el-Mansour, and the dazzling Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail are three of the top sights.