The rich imperial past of Meknes is still easy to appreciate thanks to the many monuments that the city guards. In addition to the souq, not as large as those of Fez or Marrakech but equally interesting and lively, this city designed by Sultan Moulay Ismail, who has transformed from a provincial center for a spectacular imperial capital during the late 17th century, Meknes is full of beautiful palaces, beautiful gardens, houses with balconies of the Jewish Quarter, the narrow alleys of the old mellah and more.
In the western corner of the Medina is the Plaza el Hedim where legend has it that the buildings were demolished by the sultan to make way for this massive square that was to serve as the entrance to his residence built, yet always narratives, with building materials coming from the nearby archaeological site of Volubilis.
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