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Bou Inania Medersa

Talaa Kebira, Fes, Morocco
Ranked #5 of 27 attractions in Fes
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We didn't go inside, but we saw the girls entering and leaving. From the outside it looked like a very welcoming place where the girls were happy. More

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Sevenoaks Uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

If you visit only one site in Fez this should be it. Go early in the morning before the tourist crowds arrive. More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Worth seeing if you are in Fes; quite pretty. Keep in mind that it is very small and you can only visit the central courtyard. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

A great school or mosque of the 14th century! The tiles of zellig and the carved cedar wood ceilling are the best that you will find in Morocco in few places that still exist at these days. More

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Austin, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Bou Inania is popular because it lies on the major tourist route between Bab Bou Jeloud and some of the other major sites. There are other mederssas that are just as well preserved (see: Cherratine), that also give you access to the second floor and other parts of the structure--and also aren't overrun by tourists. On the other hand, if... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

This Theological institution is amazing. The decor and the whole building are one of the amazing things that makes it very pretty and worth the time spent there. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

best done with a guide to really undestand the symbolism otherwise it could be tasken as just another mosqe attached building More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Very fine wood and stone carving and tiles. Insight into islamic history in Morocco. More

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Curitiba, PR
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Astonishing example of islamic art. Caligraphic details everywhere. check the stray cats sleep in the sundreched patio More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
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We visited the Medersa twice (it was absolutely chucking it down the first time and we wanted to see it in the sun!) and at 10dh a time, it's cheap to visit, but in honesty, it's very much more restricted that the main medersa in Marrakech, which is a pity. It is also still a working mosque and visitors can't... More

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