Al-Attarine Madrasa
Madrasa · Fes el Bali, Fez

Al-Attarine Madrasa

Photo: Robert Prazeres · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Al-Attarine Madrasa was founded in 1325. Its courtyard displays geometric zellige tiles, carved cedar and stucco decoration around a marble fountain basin. The prayer hall holds a carved mihrab niche.

On day 2 of Fez Medina & Crafts

Good to know

Tickets
Small entry fee
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Walk from Bab Bou Jeloud through Fes el Bali alleys

Itineraries with Al-Attarine Madrasa

Day 2 of Fez Medina & Crafts

Fes el-Jdid

How Al-Attarine Madrasa fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and CraftsFes el-Bali
  2. 11:30Batha MuseumBatha
  3. 14:00Mellah of FezFes el-Jdid
  4. 15:30Royal Palace gates (Dar al-Makhzen)Fes el-Jdid
  5. 17:30Marinid TombsFez
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Al-Attarine Madrasa questions

Is the Al-Attarine Madrasa open to non-Muslims?

Yes. Non-Muslims may enter the courtyard and view the main rooms.

What are the opening hours of the Al-Attarine Madrasa?

It is generally open daily from morning to late afternoon, with a break during Friday midday prayer. Hours can change.

Can you take photos inside the Al-Attarine Madrasa?

Photography is usually allowed in the courtyard without flash.

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