Meknès Prefecture is an urbanised administrative subdivision of Morocco, located in the Fès-Meknès region. It was formed in 2003 through the merger of the former prefectures of Meknès-El Menzeh and Al Ismaïlia. Its capital is the city of Meknès.
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Geography
Meknès Prefecture is situated in north-central Morocco, within the Saïss plain. It is characterized by a predominantly urban territory centered around the city of Meknès, one of the country’s major historical and economic centers.
The prefecture lies in an agricultural region known for its fertile lands and proximity to important transport routes linking northern and central Morocco.
History
The current administrative entity of Meknès Prefecture was established in 2003 as part of a reorganization of territorial divisions in Morocco, through the consolidation of the prefectures of Meknès-El Menzeh and Al Ismaïlia.
The city of Meknès, which serves as its administrative center, has a long history dating back to medieval times and reached its peak during the reign of Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, when it became one of the imperial capitals of Morocco.
Administrative divisions
The prefecture is divided administratively into the following: