Meknes in Morocco used to be the capital city of the Alaouit dynasty during the period of the reign of Moulay Idris the first. The city of MOULAY ISMAIL (Meknes), where the awesome gate of BAB ALMANSOUR is located.
In Meknes city, there is a palace and its large ramparts that took 50 year to be completed. However, there is not much more remaining part of the palace, and the ramparts. Subsequently the as the old Medinas in morocco, there are some old surrounding wall.
When you get to Meknes, you can visit the AGDAL basin, that used to water the royal gardens. And the Sultan massive stable with its 12000 horses. You will also have the chance to visit the Mosque of Moulay Ismail, an impressive structure in the city. The mosque also contains some tombs of some sultans who ruled morocco before.
