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Ali Ben Youssef Medersa (Madrasa): Traveler Reviews

Just off Rue Souk el Khemis, Marrakech, Morocco
212 (0)44 39 09 11
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Ranked #2 of 62 attractions in Marrakech
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Educational Sites
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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“Very nice architecture, take you back in time.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

This medrassa is in the middle of the Old Medina area, it can be quite tricky to find but if you get lost, just ask one of the shop keepers where it is and they will give you the directions without "attaching" themselves onto you (like some of the locals may do, then ask for money at the end).

This is a great building to visit, the architecture takes you back in time, the building use to be a school and walking around the many rooms you get a feel of how things use to be.

There are lots of nice photo opportunities at this place, go just after midday and the sun will be shining at you will get the best photos. We would recommend a visit to Ali Ben Youssef Medrassa.

Visited December 2011
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“Highlight of Marrakech”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

An exquisite building - the most beautiful we saw in Morocco - some relief from the extraordinary ornament in the others that covers the walls from top to toe - here beautiful chalk coral or buff plaster walls give some breathing room for the mosaic, wood, and carved plaster ornament. Also, a chance to see and learn how students of all classes (rural and urban) lived and studied as their quarters on the upper level are open for viewing.

Visited December 2011
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“One of the highlights of Marrakech...must see!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

I love the beautiful architecture and seeing the students' rooms. It made me imagine a different time.

Visited December 2011
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“Beautiful designs”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

Traditional Moroccan art, a lot of history, well-kept. Very, very interesting - well worth a visit!

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“Hard to find, but worth the search”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

We enjoyed visiting the Madrasa very much - the inside was gorgeous, and it was interesting to see a school of that design. We had quite a bit of trouble actually finding the place, but it was worth it when we finally arrived.

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