MEKNES was founded by Berbers (Original inhabitants of Morocco)in the 10th century and was known as Meknassa.In the 17 century Moulay Ismail made Meknes as his capital and developed it to be as grand as the palace of Versailles in France. He was a great admirer of the LOUIS X1V(the 14th), and even sent an allience to marry his daughter, which was politely refused but a friendship was maintained in the way of presentation of (Grandfather) Upright Clocks which even today surround his Tomb chamber. He built a great palace, and had a big ... (more)