Marrakech: Ben Youssef Madrasa 1-Hour Guided Tour Ticket Included

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Step into one of Marrakech’s most iconic landmarks with this 1-hour guided tour of the Ben Youssef Madrasa — ticket included! Skip the line and explore this stunning 14th-century Islamic college, once the largest in North Africa. Admire intricate mosaics, cedar carvings, and Arabic calligraphy while your expert local guide shares stories of student life, architecture, and Moroccan culture. Ideal for first-time visitors, history lovers, and anyone short on time, this experience offers deep insight in just one hour. Enjoy small group sizes or request a private tour. Perfectly located in the heart of the medina, it’s the perfect cultural break before exploring the souks.

What's Included

Licensed Local Tour Guide
Photo Opportunities & Insider Tips
Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Tour Guide Tipping

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside Ben Youssef Madrasa main entrance. Full address and Google Map link and more info will be provided after booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Medersa Ben Youssef

    Central Courtyard: Featuring symmetrical architecture, marble columns, and a reflecting pool. Zellige Mosaic Tiles: Intricate geometric designs adorning walls and floors. Carved Cedar Wood Ceilings & Doors: Masterpieces of Moroccan craftsmanship. ✍️ Stucco Arabic Calligraphy: Quranic inscriptions and poetic verses in plasterwork. ️ Student Dormitory Rooms: Tiny cells where over 100 theology students once lived. Prayer Hall (Mihrab): A sacred space with stunning decorative work. Hidden Symbolism & Stories: Explained by the guide (like how water, geometry, and silence play roles in Islamic education).

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Skip The Line
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Photography Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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