Travel Around The Clock

Meknès is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and the second stop on our train trip around the country . Its name derives from a Berber tribe, the Miknasa, and it was the capital of the country under the emperor Mpulay Ismail ibn Sharif between the 17th and 18th centuries. Graffiti in the Medina of Meknes Surrounded by a green and historically rich territory, the city is smaller and less famous than Fez , Rabat and Marrakech, but it has the advantage of not being crowded by the flow of tourists hence it has a more authentic feel. Immediately outside the ancient walls of the Medina there is a square reminiscent of the Jaama el Fna of Marrakech: it's Place el-Hedim. Vendors, storytellers, games, shows and attractions take place here all day long: it is a busy and vibrant place, you can enjoy the coming and going of people comfortably seated in one of the restaurants and bars overlooking the square. But, as in all crowded places, keep an eye on your wallet and be ...

Traveling around Morocco by train is an excellent option. Although the railway network is not extremely developed and some destinations may be impossible to reach, the main cities are well connected and trains are frequent, reliable and comfortable. Our baggages in Fes train station. To avoid too much driving we have decided to move by train during this trip and we found this was the perfect choice for us. Indeed, while visiting the biggest towns, most distances can be covered on foot or by taxi (a cheap transport method in Morocco), so we would definitely recommend to avoid renting a car as this will save you money and the stress of driving in the local traffic and looking for parking. The railway system covers the connections between the most important cities. We traveled from Fes to Meknès , then to Rabat and last but not least, to Marrakech . Casablanca and Tangier are also well connected with the first high speed train introduced in Morocco in 2018. Marrakech tr...