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Meknès Sights

Place el-Hedim

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Lonely Planet review for Place el-Hedim

The heart of Meknès medina is Place el-Hedim , the large square facing Bab el-Mansour. Built by Moulay Ismail and originally used for royal announcements and public executions, it's a good place to sit and watch the world go by - kids playing football, hawkers selling miracle cures, and promenading families. The western side of the square is edged by an excellent covered produce market and catches the spill-over from the souqs to the north.

To the south, the impressive monumental gateway of Bab el-Mansour leads into Moulay Ismail's imperial city. The narrow streets of the old mellah are in the west of the medina.

 

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    mncbank recommends this,

    The Place el-Hedim is a great place to drink mint tea and relax. You can see Bab Mansour and enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful city. Just off the square we stayed in a lovely Riad. The whole city and Medina was easily traveled on foot and the residents of the city very helpful with directions if needed. Do make sure to try the mint tea. Meknes is proud to grow the best mint in Morocco

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