Royal Stables

This is the royal granary in the ancient city of Meknes in Morocco. This ancient monument is very unique and fully demonstrates the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancient Arabs. You must visit it when you travel to Morocco.

Now you can't see the granary, the loess walls are very old. The tour guide said that it used to store grain and cloth, and you couldn't see inside from the outside. The windows are very beautiful, and I think the people inside can see outside.

How can I describe this place? It has a lot of history. Well, the ancient king's stables are magnificent! It's nice to take pictures, but there are only a few scenes, and you can see them all in five minutes. The ticket price is 70 dirhams, which is too low in cost performance. But if you don't see it, you will regret it. If you see it, it's better than not seeing it, otherwise you will miss the experience.

The famous Royal Stables and the granary for storing food and grass, walking into the stables, the shock and magnificence are beyond words. The Royal Stables and the granary are quite nice. When we arrived, they were not open yet. Guan Dao knocked on the door abruptly. There were thick walls between them, and the roof had skylights and vents.

Royal Stables Granary - Located in Meknes. The ancient city of Meknes was established in the 11th century and reached its peak in the 17th century. King Ismay designated Meknes as the capital and it was once one of the four imperial cities of the Kingdom of Morocco. The main purpose of this old granary was to store fodder for the royal horses and some grain for the royal family. It was very large and it was said that 30,000 horses were once raised here. The granary is well preserved, and most of the roofs of the stables outside were damaged in the aftermath of the 1755 earthquake. The overall view is still very spectacular, and you can see the grandeur of the time.

Came here on March 4, 2019. As the name suggests, this was once a place where Moroccan monarchs stored grain and raised horses between the 17th and 18th centuries. At that time, the monarch of Morocco was the great Sultan Moulay Ismail, who established an army of 150,000 people composed of slaves and free blacks in the capital Meknes, equipped with European weapons and equipment. The military force dominated Africa at the time and even resisted the powerful Ottoman Empire. However, the descendants of Sultan Moulay Ismail relocated the political center of Morocco, and this huge arsenal was gradually abandoned. Now only the majestic architectural structure remains for people to feel the grand occasion of the year. This place is very large, but there are not many attractions to visit, so there are not many tourists. In this way, tourists can take some beautiful photos here, especially in the empty, open-air stables, and tourists do not interfere with each other.

It was quite beautiful when we came out of Chefchaouen in the mist. We passed the ancient ruins of Volubilis, which looked like the Old Summer Palace, and came to the black capital of Meknes. The granary with a constant temperature of 18-22 degrees Celsius all year round and the royal stables with 500 war horses were impressive.

The Royal Stables in Meknes are very impressive. The rulers at that time loved to raise horses, and the high-end stables built here are also very unique in design. The drainage system, ventilation system, and feeding system are all very thoughtfully considered and are definitely worth a visit.