Ben Youssef Medersa Marrakesh, Morocco

Probably the most beautiful building in Marrakesh, the Ben Youssef Medersa is a medieval Islamic school featuring intricate woodwork, stucco, and student dormitories with balconies.

Calligraphy
Carved stucco, Arabic calligraphy and mosaic tile decorate the wall around the central courtyard of the 16th-century Ben Youssef Medersa in Marrakesh, Morocco. Holly Hayes all photos →
Location map of Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakesh, Morocco. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakesh, Morocco. Click to enlarge.