Historic site · Morocco
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Madrasa in Marrakesh, Morocco
About Ben Youssef Madrasa
The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic madrasa (college) in Marrakesh, Morocco. The madrasa is named after the adjacent Ben Youssef Mosque, and was commissioned in 1564–65 CE by the Saadian sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib. Functioning today as a historical site, the Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest Islamic college in the Maghreb at its height, and is widely recognized as a pinnacle of Saadian and Moroccan architecture.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: January – February, April – May, October – November
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Ben Youssef Madrasa
Where is Ben Youssef Madrasa?
Ben Youssef Madrasa is in Morocco.
When is the best time to visit Ben Youssef Madrasa?
The most comfortable months to visit Ben Youssef Madrasa are January – February, April – May, October – November: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Ben Youssef Madrasa?
Yes. The 3-day Marrakech plan is about 1 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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