Experts' Choice Award Ben Youssef Madrasa
7 expert reviews
“At Ben Youssef Medersa, a 16th-century Koranic boarding school turned museum, visitors can see colorful mosaic zellij tiles and intricate stucco carvings inscribed with Muslim invocations.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "If you want a little breath taken out of you, don't pass up the chance to see this extraordinarily well-preserved 16th-century Koranic school, North Africa's largest such institution." Full review
Concierge "A 14th-century Koranic school that has been lovingly restored, the Medersa has a serene courtyard with a central, water-filled basin; and facades enhanced with tiling, stucco, and carved cedar."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This Quranic learning centre was once the largest in North Africa and remains among the most splendid." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If your date loves history or design, head over to my favorite spot in the city, this college whose main buildings date back to the 14th century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A beautiful center basin, incredible Moroccan mosaic tiled walls, hand sculpted plasterwork, and ornate wood work—all come together to enchant. " Full review
Frommer's "Ben Youssef Medersa [is] a former Koranic boarding school attached to its namesake mosque, where students used to learn Islamic law, science, and the Koran." Full review
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