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Meknes

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Meknes month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Meknes are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and March the wettest (about 94 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January16.84.9548.7
February18.66.2529.6
March19.27.5949.5
April22.59.85510.8
May27.112.73511.8
June31.215.8912.3
July35.918.8312.7
August36.519.8512.3
September31.517.01310.9
October27.814.3459.6
November21.19.1518.9
December17.56.3728.3

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1199

    However, at the beginning of the 13th century the Almohad caliph Muhammad al-Nasir (ruled 1199–1213) rebuilt the city and its fortifications, as well as its Grand Mosque.

  2. Documented history · 1244

    The city enjoyed relative prosperity in this period, before being conquered again by the new Marinid dynasty in 1244.

  3. Documented history · 1276

    The first kasbah (citadel or governor's district) of Meknes was created afterwards by sultan Abu Yusuf Ya'qub in 1276 CE – the same year that the citadel of Fes el-Jdid was built in nearby Fes, the new capital.

  4. Documented history · 1336

    The latter included the Bou Inania Madrasa (built in 1336) and two other madrasas, Madrasa al-Qadi and Madrasa Shuhud, all built by Sultan Abu el-Hassan.

  5. Rebuilding by Almohad caliph Muhammad al‑Nasir

    At the beginning of the 13th century the Almohad caliph Muhammad al‑Nasir (ruled 1199–1213) rebuilt the city and its fortifications, as well as its Grand Mosque.

Current public leadership

  • Abdellah Bouanou

    Wikidata currently records this person as Meknes's head of government. Moroccan politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Meknes has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Moulay Ismail (Ismail Ibn Sharif)

    Alaouite sultan who made Meknes the capital (1672‑1727) and built the imperial palace complex.

  • Khnata bent Bakkar

    First female minister in Morocco; ordered the construction of Bab Berda'in Mosque (completed 1709).

  • Sultan Abu Yusuf Ya'qub

    Marinid sultan who created the first kasbah of Meknes in 1276 CE.

  • Sultan Abu el‑Hassan

    Marinid ruler who commissioned the Bou Inania Madrasa (1336) and other madrasas in Meknes.

  • Almohad caliph Muhammad al‑Nasir

    Rebuilt Meknes and its Grand Mosque at the beginning of the 13th century (ruled 1199‑1213).

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Bou Inania Madrasa

    Wikidata places this site in Meknes. Cultural heritage site in Meknes, Morocco.

  • Kara Prison

    Wikidata places this site in Meknes. Moroccan cultural heritage site.

  • Dar Jamaï palace

    Wikidata places this site in Meknes. Moroccan cultural heritage site.

  • Meknes Grand Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Meknes. Mosque in Meknes, Morocco.

  • Dar el Kbira

    Wikidata places this site in Meknes. Moroccan cultural heritage site.

  • Bab Berdieyinne

    Wikidata places this site in Meknes. Moroccan cultural heritage site.

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01 · Overview

Meknes, in brief

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02 · History

How Meknes took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Meknes

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Meknes

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Meknes

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Meknes

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Meknes located and what are its coordinates?

Meknes is situated in Morocco at geographic coordinates 33.8935, -5.5473 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Meknes?

Meknes has a recorded population of approximately 568,295 and observes the Africa/Casablanca time zone (MAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Meknes?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Meknes include ar-MA, ber, fr, and the circulating currency is MAD.

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