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Meknes
Meknes is a historical city in Morocco . It is located in the north of the country,in the region Meknès - Tafilalet. It is situated on the river Oued Boufekrane, about 60 km from the town Fès . About Meknes - The history of Meknes dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. It used to be originally a fortress. more »
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In the 10th century this area was settled by Berber tribes. Meknes was founded in the 11th century AD as a military outpost. In the following centuries the city was experiencing unprecedented prosperity mainly due to Sultan Ismail. The traditional architecture is combined with elements of European architecture, which made the city even more important. Since 1996, the historic city Meknes has been the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. At present, Meknes has a population of about 550 thousand..
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