This is the third part in our series on traveling in Morocco with kids . Today we will feature Meknes. Meknes is a smaller town with comparitively less to do than Marrakesh or Rabat, but it still offers some nice options for kids if you are staying there for a few days.

Great Places for your Kids:

McDonald’s To the Rescue (Again): The McDonalds in the center of town has a play area for kids and a nice outside sitting area. Always a safe bet.

Aladdin Park: Located on the way out of town on Trek Fes, about 15 km from the city center. It can only be accessed with a car, no buses or taxis go there. There is a restaurant, activity/event center and a playground for kids aged 3-10. It also has a pool that is open in the summer and is not very crowded. The drinks in the cafe are a bit pricey but worth it for the atmosphere and access to the playground. During the summers this park is packed with people in the evening after 7 pm.

Jumpy Gym: The moms we interviewed did not know the official name of this play area, only referring to it fondly as “The Jumpy Gym.” It is located 5 minutes behind the small train station in Meknes (over the bridge and down the small hill). Entrance costs a few dirhams and the kids can jump on the inflatable castle there. They also have food and drinks available.

Parks: Meknes has several parks throughout the city for kids to romp around and run in. There are no other playgrounds other than the ones mentioned above. One park, located between the New City and the Medina on the road to the old Medina has a small zoo of mostly birds. It costs 10 dhs to get in. It is somewhat irregular in its hours.

Volubilis: The ancient Roman ruins are a great place for kids to run free and experience the ancient history. One Meknes family we interviewed noted Volubilis as their kids favorite spot in Meknes.