Marrakech · North medina
Ben Youssef Madrasa
A former Islamic college in the north of the medina, known for its courtyard with marble, stucco and cedar wood.
- 1 h
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking: not needed
- North medina
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The madrasa was a school for students of Islamic law and has a central courtyard with a pool, surrounded by galleries of carved cedar and stucco walls. Students lived in small rooms around the upper floors, which visitors can see. The building is a good example of the decoration found in the old city.
What to look for
- Marble and stucco courtyard
- Cedar wood galleries
- Students' rooms on the upper floor
Opening hours
Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.
Check the opening hours and the ticket price at the entrance.
Source: Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), Marrakech page, checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed.
Getting there
Tip
Combine it with the Marrakech Museum, which is beside it, and go early to find the courtyard quiet.