El Bassatine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Amazing detail inside the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Meknes which is open to non Muslims. It is closed between 12-3 most days. Try to avoid the tour groups which are especially thick in the afternoons.

Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

Find out about the history of Al Machouar – Stinia when you take a trip to Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
Interior of the bedroom and salon of this historical palace in Meknes. Such intricate work! This building served as a palace, hospital and later as an artists' studio before becoming a museum.

Dar Jamai Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dar Jamai Museum in Meknes. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

Dar Jamai Museum

Bab el-Mansour

You can find out about the history of Meknes with a trip to Bab el-Mansour. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

Bab el-Mansour

Moulay Ismail University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Moulay Ismail University during your travels in Meknes. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Moulay Ismail University

Koubbat as-Sufara’

You can find out about the history of Meknes with a trip to Koubbat as-Sufara’. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

Koubbat as-Sufara’

Kara Prison

Learn about the local history of Meknes with a stop at Kara Prison. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

Kara Prison

Activities

Small Group: From Fez to Volubilis -Mouly Idriss and Meknes day trip

Small Group: From Fez to Volubilis -Mouly Idriss and Meknes day trip

NZ$40
per adult
Small Group: From Fez to Volubilis -Mouly Idriss and Meknes day trip
A day in the chefchaouen blue city

A day in the chefchaouen blue city

NZ$59
per adult
A day in the chefchaouen blue city
Chefchaouen 1

Day Tour in Blue City of Chefchaouen

NZ$59
per adult
Day Tour in Blue City of Chefchaouen
Excursion to Volubilis from Fez full day

Excursion to Volubilis from Fez full day

NZ$57
per adult
Excursion to Volubilis from Fez full day
Croco Park Safari Adventure with Convenient Transfers – Agadir

Croco Park Safari Adventure with Convenient Transfers – Agadir

NZ$61
per adult
Croco Park Safari Adventure with Convenient Transfers – Agadir
From Fez: Meknes, & Volubilis Day Trip

From Fez: Meknes, & Volubilis Day Trip

NZ$96
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
From Fez: Meknes, & Volubilis Day Trip
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Our pick of the best El Bassatine Hotel Deals

5-beds apartment with AC, WiFi, Smart TV # Meknes

5-beds apartment with AC, WiFi, Smart TV # Meknes

Meknes Fes-Meknes
The price is NZ$132 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$132
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Meknes. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and air conditioning. Popular attractions Heri es-Souani and Agdal Basin are located ...
5-beds apartment with AC, WiFi, Smart TV # Meknes
Z Hotel Meknes

Z Hotel Meknes

4 out of 5
Rte d'Ifrane Majjate Fès-Meknès
Stay at this hotel in Majjate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions COCO PACK and Ayam Zaman are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
Never had the room I booked. The stuff was unfriendly

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2023

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Z Hotel Meknes
Hotel Plaisance

Hotel Plaisance

3 out of 5
route de fes el menzeh Meknes
The price is NZ$99 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$99
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Meknes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Heri es-Souani and Agdal Basin are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)
Super

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hotel Plaisance
ibis Meknes Hotel

ibis Meknes Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenue des Forces Armees Royales Meknes
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$95 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$95
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Meknes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Meknes Museum and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail ...
7.4/10 Good! (340 reviews)
This hotel has a nice pool and is close to a lot of things, but there is no AC and isn’t the cleanest.

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

ibis Meknes Hotel
Riad Yacout

Riad Yacout

4 out of 5
22 Pace Lalla Aouda Meknes
Stay at this spa hotel in Meknes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Meknes Museum and Kobt Souk are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (232 reviews)
nice and good place

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

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Riad Yacout
Hotel Rif

Hotel Rif

3.5 out of 5
Rue Accra Meknes
Stay at this hotel in Meknes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Place el-Hedim and Meknes Museum are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (42 reviews)
A bit old but the price and location and breakfast were great.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around El Bassatine

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El Menzeh

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Menzeh and surrounding area, you can visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and Bab el-Mansour.

El Menzeh
One of the oldest gates in all of Morocco, Bab Mansour in Meknes was completed in 1737. This is one of the parts of the gate that I was in utter awe of it's detail and beauty. Today there is an arts and craft gallery through the doors. So cool. Definitely you need to check it out. WORTH. IT. :)

Ville Nouvelle

Though Ville Nouvelle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and Bab el-Mansour.

Ville Nouvelle
One of the oldest gates in all of Morocco, Bab Mansour in Meknes was completed in 1737. This is one of the parts of the gate that I was in utter awe of it's detail and beauty. Today there is an arts and craft gallery through the doors. So cool. Definitely you need to check it out. WORTH. IT. :)

Hamria

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamria and surrounding area, you can visit Place el-Hedim and Bab el-Mansour.

Hamria
Yup. I could live in this traditional Moroccan guesthouse. This is one of the several common areas that left me in awe. It's like staying in a palace, complete with courtyards, a rooftop overlooking the entire city, incredible staff, the best food we've had in the country and even a swimming pool. #awesome #meknes #morocco #riad #placestostay

Meknes Medina

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Meknes Medina. You might want to make time for a stop at Dar Jamai Museum or El Hedim Square.

Meknes Medina
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Mellah

Mellah might not have many top sights, but Dar Jamai Museum and El Hedim Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mellah

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