Discover the Tranquil Beauty of Bassin Souani

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the central square of Meknes, Place El Hedim, head south on Avenue de l'Indépendance. Continue straight for about 600 meters until you reach the intersection with Avenue Moulay Ismail. Turn left onto Avenue Moulay Ismail and walk for approximately 300 meters. You will see the entrance to the Bab Mansour gate on your right. Enter through the gate and continue straight until you come to a large open area. From here, follow the pathway that leads to the left, which will take you towards the Bassin Souani. The Bassin Souani is approximately 500 meters from Bab Mansour.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From Place El Hedim, look for local buses heading towards the old medina. Board a bus that has a stop near Bab Mansour. After disembarking at the Bab Mansour stop, follow the directions as mentioned in the walking guidance above to reach Bassin Souani. It is about a 10-minute walk from the bus stop to the site.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the local rental shops near Place El Hedim. Head south on Avenue de l'Indépendance, then take a left onto Avenue Moulay Ismail. Ride towards Bab Mansour and park your bicycle in the designated area before entering the gate. Once inside, follow the path leading to Bassin Souani, which is approximately 500 meters ahead. Make sure to watch for pedestrians while cycling through the busy areas.