About this site
Founded in the 14th century and rebuilt under the Saadians, the Ben Youssef Madrasa could house up to 900 students of Islamic theology. Its finely carved stuccos, multicoloured zelliges and central marble basin make it one of the finest examples of Merinid art in Morocco.
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Prices
Official monument price at the gate: 5,00 €
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Learn more about Médersa Ben Youssef
Ben Youssef Madrasa: Practical Visitor Guide
Guide pour visiter la Médersa Ben Youssef : la lumière idéale le matin, les cellules d'étudiants au 2e étage, le code vestimentaire obligatoire et comment lire le triptyque zellige-stuc-cèdre.
Read the article →Ben Youssef Madrasa: History and Heritage
Fondée au XIVe siècle et reconstruite en 1565 sous les Saadiens, la Médersa Ben Youssef était la plus grande école coranique du Maghreb — 900 étudiants dans un cadre architectural d'une beauté absolue.
Read the article →Ben Youssef Madrasa: How to Get There, Hours and Prices
The madrasa is in the northern medina, directly on Ben Youssef Square, next to the Marrakech Museum and the Almoravid Koubba.
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