The Medersa of ben Youssef: The masterpiece of sacred architecture

The Medersa of ben Youssef is one of the most spectacular monuments of Marrakech. The current structure of this Koranic school was built around 1570 by the Saadian and restored in 1950. At the time of its splendor, the Ben Youssef Madrasa could accommodate up to 900 students in 150 cells that make up the building. This architectural feature makes this sacred building the largest madrasas across the Maghreb.

This masterpiece of sacred architecture in the Medina of Marrakech, surprise anyone by some of its audacity. The architect has swept some of Arab-Andalusian tradition, by setting up openings of certain cell on the streets of the Medina. He also arranged some windows in the cells facing one of the small courtyards. The Madrasa of Ben Youssef also fascinates visitors by its craft and decorative richness implemented in developing stucco walls and cedar decor.