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Ben Youssef Madrasa (Medersa Ben Youssef)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon, when soft light flatters tiles and carved wood and crowds are smallest.
Budget tips
Entrance requires a modest ticket, typically paid at the door; check the current price online before you go. Children under 12 are often free, and booking a guided medina walk or a multi-site ticket can save money if you plan several paid visits.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture and decorative arts lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Γρήγορα στοιχεία: Step through the ornate horseshoe arch and your eyes are met by a riot of zellij tiles, carved cedar, and filigreed stucco that make even small details feel monumental. A surprising hush hangs over the long student galleries, where hundreds of young scholars once lived in tiny cells just big enough for a mat and a book.
Κύρια σημεία: Wander into the cool central courtyard and watch the shallow marble basin mirror the painted cedar ceiling, while the faint scent of orange blossom drifts in from nearby gardens. Local guides still point out the numbered wooden doors, evidence that up to 900 students once slept and studied here, imagine 900 narrow doors and the soft chorus of footsteps at dawn echoing under carved Quranic inscriptions.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and a light scarf in summer, the rooms can warm up quickly.
- Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid large tour groups that cluster in the central courtyard.
- Climb the wooden galleries for the best symmetrical photos of the carved ceiling and zellij, avoid using flash near fragile surfaces.
- Respect signage and avoid touching tiles or leaning on low walls, many details are delicate and under restoration work.
Κάντε κλικ για να κλείσετε μια ΔΩΡΕΑΝ περιήγηση με τα πόδια στο Marrakesh, Marokko
Ο καλύτερος τρόπος να ζήσετε μια πόλη με τοπικό ξεναγό.
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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