🇲🇦 Meknes: Morocco's "Black Imperial City" Travel Guide 👑✨

🏰 The Historical Jewel Founded in the 11th century, Meknes became Morocco's capital in 1672 under Sultan Moulay Ismail. Known as the "Black Imperial City" due to its 100,000-strong Black Guard army that resisted European powers, this UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves majestic ruins and living history. 🌟 Must-See Attractions: 1️⃣ Hri Souani (Royal Stables & Granaries) • 70 DH entry • 18th-century architectural marvel • Once stored grain for 15 years & housed 12,000 horses 🐎 • Earthquake-ruined but still awe-inspiring 2️⃣ Bab Mansour Gate 🚪 • Morocco's grandest surviving gate (completed 1732) • Blends Islamic mosaics with Roman columns • Features Arabic wisdom inscriptions ✍️ • Now houses a woodcraft bazaar 3️⃣ Volubilis Roman Ruins 🏛️ • 1st-century Roman city with intact: Triumphal arches Theater columns Brothels & bathhouses (!) Stunning mosaics 4️⃣ Moulay Ismail Mosque 🕌 • Iconic tiled portalo • Immerse in Islamic architecture 🍽️ Foodie Bonus: Don't miss Meknes' legendary pastries! 🍯 The city's almond-based sweets are considered Morocco's finest. 💡 Why Visit? "Where every stone whispers stories of sultans, slaves, and empires lost to time..." #MoroccoTravel #HiddenGems #WorldHeritage #ImperialCities #CulturalTravel