During the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail, between 1645 and 1727, the medieval city of Meknes served as Morocco’s capital. While his royal palace was largely destroyed by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the adjacent Royal Stables have survived to this day, beautifully preserved, though seven times their original size. It’s a magnificent stabling complex, and back in its day it could accommodate up to 12,000 royal horses. Rumor has it that the sultan so loved horses that he treated them better than people. If that’s true, it’s no wonder that…
