Meknes

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MEKNES,MOROCCO - APRIL 7,2017 - Gate Bab El-Mansour at the El Hedim square in Meknes. Meknes is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco.; Shutterstock ID 646182178; Your name (First / Last): Lauren Keith; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Day in Meknes article

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Quieter and smaller than its grand neighbour Fez, Meknes feels rather overshadowed and receives fewer visitors than it should. It’s more laid-back with less hassle, yet still has all the winding narrow medina streets and grand buildings that it warrants as an imperial city and one-time home of the Moroccan sultanate.

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  1. 1Riding a camel through the Agafay Desert dunes at sunset
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Visit Meknes' sparkling landmarks, including the fortified city within a city, in a single day, from arrival at the airport to an after-dinner stroll.

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