The Ben Youssef Madrasa School located in the city of Marrakesh is not only one of the most important historical buildings in the city and one of the tourist attractions in Morocco, but it is also a timeless masterpiece for more than 6 centuries.
It is distinguished by its exquisite decoration and tall walls, and it is exciting around it that it still retains the same old shape since its establishment until the present time.
The main building of this school is surrounded by a huge courtyard that takes the rectangular shape with a small water pool. Its rooms are divided into several sections, including student housing and rooms that represent private study halls for those who have been flocking to the place for many years. The total area of the land on which the school is built is 1680 square meters .
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The best things to do there
• The place is ideal for history and antique lovers, and you should be sure to enjoy watching every corner of the school.
• Besides taking a closer look at all the corners of the school, make sure to also know the stories that are told about the events that took place, the date of its establishment and its impact on science and arts in the Maghreb region.
• As for lovers of architecture, they will have a lot of fun when they see the decorations and paintings on the walls of the school, and they will get to know one of the most prominent Moroccan architectural arts that the ruling Marinid state was famous for at that time.
• Commemorative photos remain very important, especially in such places. Be sure to take a suitable number of them that will always remind you of your trip to this place.
Hotels near Ben Youssef Marrakesh School
Riad Munir Hotel is one of the hotels in Morocco, away from the Ben Youssef School in Marrakech, just 1.1 km away
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Very good evaluation for staff cooperation and hotel location
Riad Dar Zelda is a Marrakech hotel, just 200 meters from the Ben Youssef School in Marrakech
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Excellent evaluation of the service, staff and site cooperation, there are negative comments regarding the internet service
Ben Youssef school site in Marrakech