Meknès
Culture Corner
Region and Population
The city of Meknès (population 450,000) resides in plentiful agricultural plains at the base of the Middle Atlas Mountains. As a whole, Morocco has the most diverse geographic landscape in North Africa. Beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains, and seemly endless desert will provide visitors with a varied array of surroundings and activities.
Meknès, situated a top a hill, provides visitors and residents with peaceful views of rolling hills consisting of lush green grass and agricultural fields.
Climate
The climate of Morocco greatly mirrors the geographic diversity that spans the country. Meknès resides in the north central region at 1,890 feet above sea level, and the climate is largely determined by the towering Middle Atlas Mountains that rest in the distance. Rainfall in the country is at its highest in this region, yet summer months are almost dry and bring hot temperatures.
Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Meknès:
| Type | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Highs | 59 | 61 | 65 | 68 | 74 | 82 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 76 | 66 | 60 |
| Lows | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 52 | 58 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 48 | 42 |
| Avg. Rainfall | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |