Parc Lahboul is a historic public park of around five hectares in the heart of Meknes, laid out on terraces above the Oued Boufekrane just below the medina walls and Bab El Mansour. Dating from the early 20th century and shaded by mature trees and palms, it has long been a place for local families to stroll and relax. It contains a small zoo and a 1930s open-air theatre still used for events, and reopened in 2024 after a full restoration led by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection.
Why visit
Parc Lahboul is a historic public park in central Meknes, set on terraces below the medina walls and Bab El Mansour above the Oued Boufekrane.
It is a favourite evening spot for local families, shaded by century-old trees and palms.
A full restoration led by the Mohammed VI Foundation reopened the park in 2024.
What to expect
Terraced paths and lawns shaded by mature trees, with fountains and ponds added in the restoration.
A small zoo and aviaries, plus a 1930s open-air theatre used for events.
Views over the Boufekrane valley and the historic medina walls.
Best time
Late afternoon and evening, when local families gather and the terraces are coolest.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons in Meknes.
How to combine
Pair it with Bab El Mansour and the imperial monuments of the Meknes medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
An easy green break between sightseeing in the historic centre.
Price range
Free: Parc Lahboul in Meknes is a public park below the medina with no entrance fee.
It is an open green space for a stroll; the only cost is any snacks or drinks you buy nearby.
Practical tips
The park sits just south of Bab El Mansour, within walking distance of the medina.
There is a small zoo on site; entry fees, if any, are modest – check locally.
Combine with a walk through the Meknes medina and the imperial monuments.
Parc Lahboul is in the heart of Meknes, just south of Bab El Mansour and below the medina walls, laid out on terraces above the Oued Boufekrane. It is within walking distance of the historic centre.
The park has terraced paths and lawns under mature trees and palms, fountains and ponds, a small zoo with aviaries, and a 1930s open-air theatre still used for events. There are views over the Boufekrane valley and the medina walls.
The park reopened in 2024 after a full restoration led by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, which redesigned the paths, added fountains and ponds, refurbished the open-air bleachers and restored the vegetation and perimeter walls.
.jpg?width=1200)