Morocco - Historic City of Meknes

"Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727), the founder of the Alawite dynasty. The sultan turned it into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls with great doors, where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb are still evident today." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
A nice multi-view showing the impressive walls and gates of Meknes. Postmarked Essaouira, Morocco on August 5, 2010 and arrived in Penang on August 18, 2010. Thanks so much to Naomi of Netherlands for sending me a total 4 different Morroco UNESCO World Heritage postcards using two different carpet stamps on each postcard.

Postcard 2
A beautiful postcard of Meknes, Morocco printed and mailed by the Maselis family of Belgium from Meknes. Thanks so much. Received in Penang Island on February 8, 2021.