Ali Ben Youssef Medersa (Madrasa) Marrakech

Just off Rue Souk el Khemis, Marrakech , Morocco - Phone: 212 (0)44 39 09 11
  • Traveler Rating 4.50
    350 reviews 8 travel blogs 28 photos

    Attraction Type:

    Architectural building, Educational site, Historic site

    Popularity

    5of 43 attractions in Marrakech

TravelPod Member ReviewsAli Ben Youssef Medersa (Madrasa) Marrakech

  • Worth viewing

    5

    marshabrendan 5 contributions Wilmington NC (USA) and London ON (CAN), United Kingdom May 3, 2012

    Peaceful, cool, and calm, this lovely bit of architecture is romantic and beautifully decorated.

    This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.

Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Visited this Attraction Ali Ben Youssef Medersa (Madrasa) Marrakech

  • 1

    Sensory Overload in Marrakech

    66 photos

    October 30 to November 2, 2011: Marrakech, Morocco

    We departed from Argentina knowing that we were definitely entering a new phase of our trip: leaving the Americas; going to a country where we didn't speak the language; going to a non-Christian country, etcetera. Our flight to Morocco was a marathon slog: from the extreme southern part of …

  • 2

    starting it solo

    Woke up early today to make sure Dave and I see the last of the attractions he wanted, the Saadian Tombs and Koutoubia Mosque. After seeing Dave off the bus stop where the no 19 bus was rather prompt for Morocco standards, I ambled back to the hotel. In the luxury of the hotel terrace, I read the Lonely Planet in planning my last few days here ( …

  • 3

    Marrakech, a little confusing

    11 photos

    After a good and peaceful night's rest, I awoke to a refreshed feeling, my cold was definitely on the decline. I had fallen asleep at around 11PM and didn't wake up until 10AM, but it was a much needed eleven hours of rest. I had mentioned to Gary that I was planning to get to the Majorelle Gardens by 11AM thinking that we might try to meet up …

Related BlogsAli Ben Youssef Medersa (Madrasa) Marrakech

  • 1

    Moroccan Standard Time

    27 photos

    ... longer to chat with Mahjoub, finally making our plans.  We got going a bit late, but the next stop was the Ali ben Youssef Medersa, a 14th-century Quranic learning centre.  Getting there was not easy, though it looks simple enough on the map - ...

  • 2

    Gardens and souqs (again)

    ... housed in a restored 19th century palace, with a beautiful (covered) courtyard, the Koubba Ba'adiyn and the Ali Ben youssef Medersa (theological college). Which brings me to my last evening in Morocco and an opportunity to sample some local ...

  • 3

    Ice Cream For Breakfast

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    ... Almoravid shrine spared by the Amohads during their destruction of Marrakesh.  From here we headed to the Ali ben Youssef Medersa which provided a tranquil relief from the busy medina.  This lovely building with a large courtyard fountain was ...

  • 4

    cruising the Jardin Marjorelle, the Musee & Koubba

    17 photos

    ... and detailed carving but other than that not much to look at.  Last stop (following the other tourists) was the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa - now this was definitely work a look.  Built some time in the 14th century its purpose was a college and ...

  • 5

    Minarets, mosques, mayhem & magic... Marrakech!

    5 photos

    ... back to the old town within the walls of the medina, we spend some time learning of Marrakech's history at the museum & the Ali ben Youssef Medersa - a theological college that was founded in the 14th centurty and restored in 1564, where they ...

  • 6

    starting it solo

    ... . A hour later, decided that I needed drag myself out of the hotel to be a tourist. Started my discovery walk to the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, take TWO. The walk started well and I was right on target.  As soon as I finished congratulating myself on ...

  • 7

    High Atlas & Marrakech

    ... in the bottom of my daypack, before dashing off to take in some more of the city before I had to leave. The Ali ben Youssef Medersa 14th century seat of learning is probably the best example of a theological college that I’ve seen in ...

  • 8

    Marrakech Day #3

    5 photos

    ... and crafted. I purchased a small lantern with stained glass that can be used as a candle holder. Our first stop was the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, which used to be one of the largest Islamic schools in North Africa. It is no longer in use but has been ...