Medersa Ben Youssef

Medersa Ben Youssef

studying the history in the largest Islamic college (now museum) of Morocco
Medersa Ben Youssef - studying the history in the largest Islamic college (now museum) of Morocco

Location: 

Kaat Benahid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

Duration: 

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Journey: 

Berber Safari through Morocco

Personal highlights

  1. Medersa: traditional educational institution for the study of Islamic Religion
  2. Medersa Ben Youssef: the largest Medersa of Marocco, founded in the 14th century
  3. Ali ibn Yusuf: 5th king of the Almoravid dynasty in the 12th century to rule Moroccoinfo-icon
  4. Almoravid: large imperial dynasty, Berber ruling over Morocco and South Spaininfo-icon
  5. Architecture: the building is empty but lovely decorated with wood and ceramic

Image sources

  1. Beautifully crafted gate
  2. Taking pictures in the courtyard
  3. Arabic scripture and decorative tiles
  4. Standard begging in front of the entrance
  5. Not a Caliph, just a guy writing your name

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