The Atlas Obscura Guide To Meknes

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Meknes, Morocco

Updated October 15, 2020

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Unusual Attractions in Meknes

Volubilis - Maison de Vénus

Meknes, Morocco

Volubilis Archaeological Site

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Kara Prison

Meknes, Morocco

Prison de Kara

Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.

The Royal Stables of Meknes.

Meknes, Morocco

Royal Stables of Meknes

The ruins of an early-18th-century complex that could once house up to 12,000 horses.

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