Al-Attarine Madrasa stands in Fes, Morocco, on the Souk al-Attarine in the old medina of Fès el-Bali. It is also known as Medersa Attarine or Medersa al-Attarine. Its address is Souk al-Attarine, Fès el-Bali, Fès 30110, and the monument can be reached on foot as part of a walk through the medina's lanes.
What you will see
The building is a theological school from the 14th century, built during the Marinid dynasty. It is known for its zellige tilework, the geometric mosaics of small glazed pieces that cover its walls, and for its carved cedar wood. Together these details give a clear picture of traditional Moroccan Islamic architecture, and a visit suits anyone interested in how such schools were designed and decorated.
Planning a visit
- Location: Souk al-Attarine, in the heart of Fès el-Bali, the old walled city.
- Contact: +212 5355-40980.
- Setting: the souk around it is one of the lively parts of the medina, with spice and craft stalls nearby.
Because the madrasa sits within a dense network of narrow streets, allow time to find it and to combine the visit with other sights in the old city. Checking the contact number before you go is a sensible step, as the facts available here do not give opening times or entry details.