Morocco Meknes

Meknes, Morocco - 2018. Meknes is a city in northern Morocco and was one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It was founded in the 11th century and became the capital of Morocco during the reign if Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. The surrounding county is rich in agriculture and the city itself has a large medina and the ruins of the Harri Souani stables and granaries.
A large olive orchard outside of Meknes on the road to Volubilis
Freshly harvested olives for sale beside the road near Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Morocco
Harvesting olives in Morocco
Freshly picked Olives waiting cleaning and sorting
Workers in an olive orchard near Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Morocco
Orange vendor, Meknes, Morocco
The medina wall in Meknes, Morocco
Stork
Bab El Khamis, Meknes, Morocco
The Agdal Reservoir with the remains of the Harri Souani stables in the background
A modern bronze statue beside The Agdal Reservoir, Meknes, Morocco
A water wheel inside the Harri Souani Granaries of Meknes
The Harri Souani Granaries of Meknes
Harri Souani stables, Meknes, Morocco. The granaries and stables were able to support 12,000 horses
Harri Souani stables, Meknes, Morocco
The Harri Souani Granaries of Meknes
The Harri Souani Granaries of Meknes
The Harri Souani Granaries of Meknes
Meknes, Morocco
Bab El Mansour gate, Meknes, Morocco
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