Meknes Press is an Arabic-language digital news outlet based in Meknes, Morocco. It publishes rolling, local coverage of the city and surrounding communities in the Fes–Meknes region, with reporting that spans municipal decisions, public services, policing and courts, neighborhood issues, and community initiatives. The newsroom also follows local sports, cultural life, and economic developments, reflecting daily concerns of residents. Its reporting mix blends brief dispatches with on-the-ground pieces, photo and video segments, and commentary. Through the “Minbar Meknes Press” opinion section, columnists and local figures analyze governance and urban planning debates, while service journalism highlights weather alerts, health campaigns, job notices, and public announcements. The outlet invites reader contributions and tips, and publishes select guest articles under clear editorial conditions, reinforcing its community orientation. Meknes Press positions itself as “Meknes through its people’s eyes,” a tagline that signals a close focus on civic life and local accountability. Stories range from coverage of city council dynamics and infrastructure projects to crime reports and profiles of local institutions. Based in the Sidi Bouzekri district, the publication maintains a steady news rhythm and acts as a reference point for residents seeking timely, city-level updates. Its coverage serves residents of Meknes and nearby communities in the Fes–Meknes region who seek reliable, street‑level news about their city.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Meknes, Morocco
Year the organization started publishing:
2011
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
203,000
Instagram number of followers:
4,560
YouTube number of followers:
9,370

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Adil El Mstari
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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