Ben Youssef Medersa Marrakesh, Morocco

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 →

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.

Location map of Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakesh, Morocco. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakesh, Morocco. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Kaat Benahid, Marrakesh, Morocco 40000
Coordinates: 31.6320001° N, 7.9881871° W map · aerial
Date(s): 14th cent.; 1560s

Article Info

Page Title: Ben Youssef Medersa
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024