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Ben Youssef Madrasa (Medersa Ben Youssef)
Best time to visit
Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and large tour groups. Soft angled light brings out the colors of the zellij and carved wood.
Budget tips
Admission is modest, typically around 10–30 MAD; check the ticket office for current rates. Sometimes included on Marrakech medina or museum passes, so buy a combined ticket with nearby museums to save.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Datos rápidos: Light pours into the ornate courtyard, bouncing off thousands of zellij tiles and delicate stucco that shimmer like mosaic skin. Quiet, cell-like rooms ring the courtyard where generations of students studied and slept in very close quarters, leaving behind layers of chalk marks and whispered stories.
Destacados: Walk the upper galleries and count roughly 130 tiny student cells, many barely larger than a single mattress so voices carry and neighborly life is felt, not just seen. Lean in to trace a carved cedar beam and you'll smell resin and lime, while a single clap echoes like a drum across the tiled pool, showing how acoustic design shaped daily study routines.
Insider tips
- Cover shoulders and knees out of respect, lightweight layers work well in hot weather.
- Take photos from the upper gallery to capture the full symmetry of the courtyard and muqarnas.
- Arrive right at opening or just before closing to avoid the busiest tour groups.
- Travel light, bags may not be allowed inside and avoid using flash near delicate carvings.
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La mejor manera de experimentar una ciudad con un guía local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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