Meknes
City in Morocco
Meknes is a city in Morocco with a population of about 551,503 in 2024. Located 120 km from Rabat, it draws visitors to historical landmarks such as Heri es-Swani, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and Qara Prison.
What to see
Visitors can explore the historic structures of Meknes. Key sights include the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the grain and stable complex of Heri es-Swani, and Qara Prison. Additional points of interest not covered with dedicated pages include Bab Mansur al-'Alj and Bou Inania Madrasa.
When to go
Meknes experiences warm summers and mild, rainy winters based on 1981-2010 averages and 2015-2024 rainy days data. July is the warmest month with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 18 °C, alongside almost no rain. January is the coolest month with daily highs of 15 °C and lows of 4 °C, accompanied by 65 mm of rain over about 8 days. December is the wettest month with 83 mm of rain on about 7 days. Months like June and September offer moderate temperatures between 29 °C highs and 15 to 16 °C lows with minimal rainfall.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Fes Saïss International Airport, located 53 km away in Saïss, Morocco. The city is also situated 120 km from Rabat.
Top sights in Meknes
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is December, with about 83 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 62 | 55 | 56 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 43 | 71 | 83 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Meknes (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Bab Mansur al-'Alj
- Bou Inania Madrasa