Private tour in Meknes Amine E

The Imperial city of Meknes - Half-day Tour

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Amine E.

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Hi! My name is Amine, I am a member of Meknes Tour Guides Association. I'm certified by the Moroccan Ministry Of Tourism. As a native, it goes without saying, that I am deeply in love with my city and those who seek to visit my country from all over the world. So far, my years as a certified Moroccan tour guide, have been exceedingly lively, filled with adventure and life. In these years, I have successfully accompanied and led guests of all ages, nationalities, and group sizes. I've surpassed the keen expectations and quenched their interests, every time, by offering authentic, local, memorable, and safe experiences, throughout my city: Meknes. Meknes was chosen as a UNESCO's world legacy of civilization, for it's historical patrimony. The city became the capital under the rule of Sultan Moulay Ismail (1672-1727), who was the founder of the Alawite Empire. The city has an unforgettable and easy-going medieval ambience. In addition, Meknes has several palaces, spectacular Mosques and Madrassas behind the fortified walls that feature many giant entrances, and the world-famous Bab Mansour. My tours focus mainly on the cultural, historical, and social component relevant not only to the city of Meknes but to Morocco as well. I set my tours to be way informative, interactive and spontaneous rather than scripted. Conducting tours and sharing my knowledge about the cultural and touristic potentials of my hometown is a passion before being a job. It's a learning experience for the guide and the tourist. As your guide, I will give your journey meaning and stir it up with sudden sparks of excitement, laughter, and enjoyment. I am fully determined to make your visit as memorable and comfortable as possible, with programs and itineraries that are fully adjustable to your interests, energy, and comfort. It will be a pleasure for me being your guide for your journey in Meknes City. So welcome to Meknes and welcome Morocco! Master degree in Finance and Business Administration from Supdeco Marrakech. National guide license from the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social Economy. I do not drive you in my car. I can accompagn you in your own vehicle or at least, I can negociate an offer including a vehicle with a private driver

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Overview of your Meknes tour

This half-day historical and cultural tour will make you discover the history and magic of Meknes since its foundation and this through the visit of its fabulous monuments including: - The “Old Medina”: Created in the 8th century by the Berber tribe Meknassa and modified by the Marinid dynasty in the 14th century. Narrow neighborhoods and their characteristics reflect the way of life of the city’s citizens. - The "Jewish Quarter" with all the necessary amenities: cemetery, Hebrew school… - The «Imperial City»: Created in the 17th century by King Moulay Ismail «the great rival of the king of France Louis 14» and founded as the Ismaili capital of the kingdom during his reign. This kasbah, protected by 40km long ramparts with fortification gates, holds signs of the power of the Alaouite dynasty and the magical way of life of the Meknassi citizens. - So what are you waiting for to discover Meknes ?

Recent Reviews

Kyle L.Italy
January 2025

Amine was awesome. We had a challenging group of grandparents and kids, so he was able to customize it, use our minibus for transportation in portions and just generally guide us and make it super easy. This was a fun stop to help break up the drive from Marrakech to Fes, and I highly recommend doing that or as a day trip from Fes. Amine is a great storyteller, amazing English, and just able to answer any and every question we had, as well as tell us enough of the stories behind what we were seeing.

Oscar V.Netherlands
January 2025

We asked extra trip towards Volobulis and this was arranged perfectlu as well as the hotel pickup The tour was great

Marguerite L.United States
June 2023

We had an excellent tour with Amine! We were visiting Meknes for a wedding.. Amine was the perfect guide - personable, knowledgable & fun! He was able to accommodate our group of 15 and went out of his way to ensure everything went smoothly - meeting us at our hotel, arranging for the appropriate number of horse-drawn carriages, even arranging taxis to our hotel at the end of the tour. We learned so much history - I would highly recommend Amine. By far the best tour we took in Morocco!

James W.United States
December 2022

Our day with Amine in Meknes was wonderful. He was friendly and professional and we completed our time feeling that we had seen much of the beauty of the city. The town is interesting and Amine shows the pride of a local who came back to his hometown to live with his (soon to be larger) family. Highly recommended!

William L.United States
October 2022

Amine was wonderful! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. We saw a lot of interesting things and learned a great deal about the city and its people. Amine communicated with me prior to our trip and was able to tailor the trip to accommodate the needs and wants of our group. I highly recommend using Amine as a guide and will recommended him to friends and family for their future trips.

Your Meknes tour itinerary

- At first, we will start from the panoramic view of the entire Medina: a tower of the remparts passing by the fortification doors and entering from the one of the extreme west “Bab EL Khemiss” to go to the Jewish quarter - In a second, I propose to discover some monuments: •the Agdal basin, •the granaries of Moulay Ismail & royal stables, •the Royal Palace, •the royal garden & golf course, •the underground prison Qara, - Afterwards, a walk is a must. In the old Medina, between the narrowest streets of the city. It will be a time to see the unique and sublime style of traditional houses, mosques, ovens, Hammam and fountains… - Finally, a visit to artisanal handcraft exposition to discover the beautiful speciality’s that Meknes is proud about. * If you have a specific itinerary in mind, send me a message and I'll customize the visit for you

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

We do not need transportation for most of this tour except to move from the panoramic view to the Bab Elkhamiss gate where we will take the horse-drawn carriage (for 4 person + the guide). So, we will use public transportation.

What's included
Other: - Transportation : Local Taxi & horse-drawn carriage (for 4 person + the guide) inside Meknes. - Local taxes
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Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Scarf or a hat during summer. - Sun lotion. - Sun glasses.
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Meeting location

Meknes, Fez-Meknès, Morocco

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: It is best to meet in front of bab elkhamiss gate which will be the starting point of our visit.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
808353
Languages
French
Arabic
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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