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Ben Youssef Madrasa (Medersa Ben Youssef)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon when soft light flatters the courtyard tiles and crowds are smaller, avoid mid-day heat and peak tour groups.
Budget tips
Entry fee about 70–100 MAD, bring cash as card machines can be unreliable; no regular free days, check the official site or your pass for occasional discounts.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Brze činjenice: Step into a cool shaded courtyard where carved cedar ceilings and zellij tiles catch slivers of sunlight, casting a calm hush that contrasts with the market outside. More than 100 students once lived in the small study cells ringing the courtyard, and touching the faded stucco still reveals intricate geometric patterns.
Istaknuto: Slip through the arched entrance and you’ll notice a carved cedarwood ceiling painted with tiny gold stars, the air still faintly perfumed by orange blossom and beeswax from centuries of care. Around the central courtyard there are roughly 130 narrow student cells where learners once slept and studied, and a 16th-century renovation under Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib in 1565 added the lavish zellij tiles and stucco carvings that astonish visitors today.
Insider tips
- Wear breathable, respectful clothing; covering shoulders and knees helps in a conservative setting.
- Head to the upper gallery for the best symmetrical photos of the central courtyard and carved stucco.
- Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid guided tour groups that descend at midday.
- Combine the visit with nearby Marrakech Museum and the souks to walk between attractions and save taxi fares.
Kliknite da rezervišete BESPLATNU šetnju u Marrakech, Morocco
Najbolji način da doživite grad sa lokalnim vodičem.
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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