Qara Prison
Qara Prison is a heritage site and prison located in Meknes. It is part of the Medina of Meknes and is considered Moroccan cultural heritage as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 33 °C and rainfall is minimal. For cooler temperatures and more rain, visit between November and February, when daily highs are between 15 °C and 20 °C. Admission costs 60 dirham.
Fes Saïss International Airport is the nearest airport, located 54 km away. The site is about 119 km from the capital, Rabat. Visitors can combine a trip to Qara Prison with visits to the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, which is 0.1 km away, Heri es-Swani, 1.3 km away, or Volubilis, located 16.6 km away.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
