Meknes stands as one of Morocco's four imperial cities, renowned for its magnificent Islamic architecture from the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties. The city houses the spectacular Bab Mansour gate and numerous historic mosques including the Great Mosque of Meknes, showcasing exquisite Moorish craftsmanship with intricate zellige tilework and carved cedar. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Meknes preserves centuries of Islamic civilization and continues to be home to a vibrant Muslim community that maintains traditional Moroccan Islamic culture and scholarship.