Historic site
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Marrakech
- Type of placeHistoric site
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre540 m
- From Koutoubia Mosque~15 min walk
About Ben Youssef Madrasa
Ben Youssef Madrasa is a historic site in Marrakech, 540 m from the city centre.
It is 1.1 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 15 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (730 m), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and El Badi Palace (1.5 km).
For a meal or a mint tea, Terrasse La Medersa (10 m), Le Trou au Mur (50 m) and Madresa art galerie (50 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad Farnatchi (50 m), Riad Bab Ouch’ (50 m) and Riad dar lalla f'dila (70 m).
Practical notes
- Contact
- www.medersabenyoussef.ma
Around Ben Youssef Madrasa, in pictures
The best-known sights within walking distance or a short ride.
Koutoubia MosqueMosque 
Jemaa el-FnaaSquare 
Majorelle GardenGarden or park 
El Badi PalaceKasbah & palace 
Bab AgnaouCity gate 
Bahia PalaceKasbah & palace 
Saadian TombsHistoric site
Where to eat nearby
- Restaurant
Terrasse La Medersa
10 m away
- Restaurant
Le Trou au Mur
50 m away
- Café
Madresa art galerie
50 m away
- Restaurant
Jad Jamal
80 m away
- Restaurant
Le Foundouk
100 m away
- Restaurant
Storytelling Cafe
100 m away
- Café
1112
110 m away
- Restaurant
Le Slimana
110 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad Farnatchi
50 m away
- Riad
Riad Bab Ouch’
50 m away
- Riad
Riad dar lalla f'dila
70 m away
- Riad
Riad Star
90 m away
- Hotel
Dar Darma
120 m away
- Riad
Riad Capaldi
120 m away
- Riad
Riad Dar Zarbia
120 m away
- Guesthouse
Dar Nouba
140 m away
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Questions about Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Where is Ben Youssef Madrasa?
- Ben Youssef Madrasa is a historic site in Marrakech, 540 m from the city centre. It is 1.1 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 15 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Ben Youssef Madrasa?
- Koutoubia Mosque (1.1 km), Jemaa el-Fnaa (730 m), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and El Badi Palace (1.5 km).
- Where can I eat near Ben Youssef Madrasa?
- Terrasse La Medersa (10 m), Le Trou au Mur (50 m) and Madresa art galerie (50 m).
- Where can I stay near Ben Youssef Madrasa?
- Riad Farnatchi (50 m), Riad Bab Ouch’ (50 m) and Riad dar lalla f'dila (70 m).