Stock Photo - Bab Mansour Gate is one of the most beautiful on the continent, and one of the most important sites in Meknes. It was built at the beginning of the 18th century. Named after the architect, El-Mansour. It was completed 5 years after Moulay Ismail´s death, in 1732. The design of the gate plays with Almohad patterns. It has zellij mosaics of excellent quality. The marble columns were taken from the Roman ruins of Volubilis. When the structure was completed, Moulay Ismail inspected the gate, asking El-Mansur if he could do better. El-Mansur felt complied to answer yes, making the sultan so furious he had him executed. Still, according to historical records, the gate was finished after Moulay Ismail´s death. The gate itself is now used as an arts and crafts gallery, entry is by a side gate. Photo: André Maslennikov.

Stock Photo: Bab Mansour Gate is one of the most beautiful on the continent, and one of the most important sites in Meknes. It was built at the beginning of the 18th century.

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