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Reviews of Medresa Ben Youssef
Nathan C. - 5
Loved the Medrassa! It’s been beautifully renovated. The intricacies of its designs and the love of its artisans for their craft are in full display here. I was also able to take a break from the Marrakesh heat at the air conditioned exhibit on the third floor. The ticket was well worth its price. A must see for those who love history, or those curious about Islam and its art.
Caterina Bassano - 5
This is an absolute must visit in Marrakech and is well worth the entry fee (50 DAM, cash only). An impressive college with so much detail to appreciate in the architecture. There are over 100 rooms to explore, granted they all look very similar, but it means you easily get a lot of opportunities to avoid the crowd and appreciate the spaces on your own. There are benches to sit and enjoy the stunning atmosphere.
Dawn Rearden - 5
This beautiful building absolutely blew me away. I love coloured ceramic tiles, the plasterwork, and carved woodwork. It has been extensively and carefully conserved and we watched a very short video about how this was done. It is more than worth the 50 dirham entry fee and I feel it was the most beautiful building we saw on our Marrakech holiday. Well worth a visit.
Andrew Long - 5
I love this type of Arabic design and architecture & this venue was full of it. You cannot buy tickets on the website and so we bought them at the venue for about €5 a head. They only take cash. There is plenty of signage in multiple languages describing the history and restoration process. The inner courtyard is breathtaking with a calming pool. The quality of workmanship is fantastic and you are not under any pressure to be hurried or visit at a particular time. Highly recommended.
Daniel Proctor - 5
Stunning building full of incredible artisanal craftsmanship, possibly the finest I’ve seen in Marrakech. This is brought to life by the film of the restoration project that is shown inside, it is a shame that the film isn’t subtitled in English but it isn’t a problem as it is easy to follow and understand the painstaking work that has been put into the current glory of the building. Possibly the most impressive attraction I’ve seen in Marrakech and thoroughly recommended to visit.
