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Dar El Makhzen Palace

located in El Mechouar Stinia. It is sided by a 2 km-long corridor formed by two large walls.It was Moulay Ismaïl's official palace.Recently redone with new brickwork, this square once rivaled Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech but is now significantly less exciting (though there are a few nice cafes and snack spots in which to people-watch).

Bab Mansour Gate

Named after the architect, El-Mansour, a Christian renegade who converted to Islam.It was completed 5 years after Moulay Ismail's death, in 1732.The design of the gate plays with Almohad patterns.It has zellij mosaics of excellent quality.The marble columns were taken from the Roman ruins of Volubilis.When the structure was finished completed, Moulay Ismail inspected the gate, asking El-Mansur if he could do better.El-Mansur felt complied to answer yes, making the sultan so furious he had him executed.Still, according to historical records, the gate was finished after Moulay Ismail's death.The gate itself is now used as an arts and crafts gallery; entry is by a side gate.

Dar Jamai Palace

Now a museum this old palace is located at the back of Place Hedim.It now houses the Museum of Moroccan Arts, which is currently exhibiting artifacts, jewels, and old copies of the Qur'an.Dar Jamai is a gorgeous museum with exqusite gardens on the outside.A must visit place for Lovely museum.

Meknes Royal Golf Course

This place is absolutely marvellous.The gardens are beautifully kept and it is entirely surrounded by palace walls.They have opened it to the public since September 2007 so now it's possible to slip in to have a peek.There is also a public cafe on the grounds.It's possible to eat on the terrace overlooking the course but you need to book in advance.

Volubilis

Volubilis is an archaeological site in Morocco situated near Meknes between Fez and Rabat along the N13 road.The nearest town is Moulay Idriss.Volubilis features the best preserved Roman ruins in this part of northern Africa.In 1997 the site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Volubilis was the administrative center of the province in Roman Africa called Mauretania Tingitana.The fertile lands of the province produced many commodities such as grain and olive oil, which were exported to Rome, contributing to the province's wealth and prosperity.Archaeology has documented the presence of a Jewish community in the Roman period.

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