Title: Al Ismailia Travel Guide: Best of Al Ismailia, Morocco Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Al Ismailia](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Ismailia-Hotels.d553248635975751188.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Al Ismailia](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Ismailia-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975751188.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Al Ismailia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Al-Ismailia.d553248635975751188.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Al Ismailia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Al-Ismailia.d553248635975751188.Car-Hire-Guide)[Al Ismailia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Ismailia.d553248635975751188.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Al Ismailia Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![It's quite a walk from the medina, and when you first walk inside it doesn't seem to impressive. But the longer you stay, the more impressive it does become. Wander through the large halls, admire the architecture and head out back to the long rows of stables...it's a cool place to spend an hour. #meknes #morocco #thingstodo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/3e5e3775-9aed-4200-a68a-5976767f0254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's quite a walk from the medina, and when you first walk inside it doesn't seem to impressive. But the longer you stay, the more impressive it does become. Wander through the large halls, admire the architecture and head out back to the long rows of stables...it's a cool place to spend an hour. #meknes #morocco #thingstodo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/3e5e3775-9aed-4200-a68a-5976767f0254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the best gates of Morocco](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/4b05dffd-f85d-4247-8847-53ee73d681e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The ancient Roman city of Volubilis was like the Vegas of its day. According to our guide, it was an "anything goes" society where people enjoyed overeating, bath houses and brothels. But what happened in Volubilis doesn't stay in Volubilis. See: "A Tour Down Hedonism Lane" at http://www.travelblissnow.com/tour-volubilis-morocco/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635943692193/04d8be55-8b87-4d68-b7fe-0e32c53e9424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sahara Holiday Tours is a Travel agency from Morocco ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/23ba778c-7bd9-4b41-9390-f2172916000f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Al Ismailia Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Al Ismailia ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/a79171d8-5952-4b2f-99ff-24ac73c0cbd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Meknes Medina You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Meknes Medina. You might want to make time for a stop at Bou Inania Medersa or El Hedim Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-Meknes-Medina.dx6279461) ![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. :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/883c8e84-16f2-4af1-bb67-27ff1762a86c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamria 4/5(1 area review) If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hamria and surrounding area, you can visit Place el-Hedim and Bou Inania Medersa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-Hamria.dx553248635964996968) ![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. :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/883c8e84-16f2-4af1-bb67-27ff1762a86c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ville Nouvelle Though Ville Nouvelle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Place el-Hedim and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-Ville-Nouvelle.dx553248635976384304) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Menzeh If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Menzeh and surrounding area, you can visit Place el-Hedim and Bou Inania Medersa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-El-Menzeh.dx553248635975748255) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mellah Mellah might not have many top sights, but El Hedim Square and Bab el-Mansour are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-Mellah.dx942194807496200192) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Bassatine Though El Bassatine may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Place el-Hedim and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-El-Bassatine.dx942194534010675200) - Top hotels in Al Ismailia - Top Holiday Rentals in Al Ismailia ![Z Hotel Meknes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80310000/80301500/80301438/3df0e3f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Z Hotel Meknes 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=80301438&PinnedHotelID=80301438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975751188) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=80301438&PinnedHotelID=80301438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975751188) ![Hotel Plaisance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21920000/21914200/21914191/2fbd9ecc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Plaisance route de fes el menzeh Meknes Fully refundable £44 3 Mar - 4 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! (56 reviews) The hotel rooms are large and pretty decent. The hotel staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast options are basic but good enough. The grocery store which was walking distance was amazing. Overall we had a pleasant stay here Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=21914191&PinnedHotelID=21914191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975751188) ![Hotel Rif](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30040000/30035800/30035775/a1abfe7f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Rif Rue Accra Meknes £64 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees 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. 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The TV didn't work properly, I think WiFi signal was strong enough. I highly recommend the apt. Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-Hotels-Appartement-Meuble.h25001657.Hotel-Information) ![Modern 2-Bedroom Apartment - Comfort & Style in the heart of Meknes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112960000/112959300/112959282/4fc647f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern 2-Bedroom Apartment - Comfort & Style in the heart of Meknes Meknès Meknès Stay at this apartment in Meknes. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Heri es-Souani and Agdal Basin are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-Hotels-Modern-2-Bedroom-Apartment-Comfort-Style-In-The-Heart-Of-Meknes.h112959282.Hotel-Information) ![Appartement le Bel Abri ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92543800/92543724/1a801d05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Appartement le Bel Abri Riad Ismailia Marjane Meknes Fez-Meknès Stay at this apartment in Meknes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Palais Mansour and Royal Stables of Moulay Ismail are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Very clean and very gracious about our late arrival. Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meknes-Hotels-Appartement-Le-Bel-Abri.h92543724.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Al Ismailia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975751188&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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It is closed between 12-3 most days. Try to avoid the tour groups which are especially thick in the afternoons.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/cfa40351-0171-4dc0-bef9-9a33a9808119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mausoleum-Of-Moulay-Ismail-Meknes.d6115276.Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/b49e9690-c770-4ce7-bbdd-25356fe75ad9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Jamai-Museum-Meknes-Medina.d6115278.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bab-El-Mansour-Meknes.d6115274.Attraction) #### Bou Inania Medersa Find out about the history of Meknes when you spend time at Bou Inania Medersa. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bou-Inania-Medersa-Meknes.d6115282.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moulay-Ismail-University-Meknes.d553248621532481604.Attraction) #### Heri es-Souani Find out about the history of El Mechouar Stinia with a stop at Heri es-Souani. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Heri-Es-Souani-Meknes.d553248621532404653.Attraction) ## Cities near Al Ismailia ![It's quite a walk from the medina, and when you first walk inside it doesn't seem to impressive. But the longer you stay, the more impressive it does become. Wander through the large halls, admire the architecture and head out back to the long rows of stables...it's a cool place to spend an hour. #meknes #morocco #thingstodo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/3e5e3775-9aed-4200-a68a-5976767f0254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Meknes ![It's quite a walk from the medina, and when you first walk inside it doesn't seem to impressive. But the longer you stay, the more impressive it does become. Wander through the large halls, admire the architecture and head out back to the long rows of stables...it's a cool place to spend an hour. #meknes #morocco #thingstodo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603190/3e5e3775-9aed-4200-a68a-5976767f0254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Al Machouar – Stinia ![If those are shadows, the sun must be somewhere! 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