Photo Gallery of Ben Youssef Madrassa, Marrakech Islamic college from 14th century Merinid period built by sultan Abu al-Hassan and re-constructed Saadian Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib.

The madrassa was one of the biggest theological colleges in North Africa and may have accommodate around 900 students. One of its most well known teachers was Mohammed al-Ifrani (1670-1745).

Its 130 student dormitory cells come together around a patio abundantly engraved in cedar, marble and stucco. The carvings contain no illustration of humans or animals as mandatory by Islam, and consist completely of words and geometric patterns. Ben Youssef Madrassa is annexed to Marrakech Museum and can be visited on the same ticket.

Photos of Ben Youssef Madrassa

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