Our local guide Hassan brought us here as part of exploring the famous Fes medina on a Wednesday in March 2022. The entry fee was US $2 (20 DH) and it was fairly empty, which was great for wandering. We went upstairs to the old student cells and enjoyed finding all the different doorway and window shapes and sizes. As everywhere in Fes, the tile work was exquisite. There was a lot of Arabic scrollwork in the main entryway, as befitting an Islamic school. We spent less than an hour here.

Inside the Medina, we went to Al Attarine Madrasa, and amazing architecture as this is the first building we visited not counting the ruins and museums previous day. They use a special technique to make arches with great details called “stucco muqarnas”. Apparently, they use egg yolk in molding and thus allowing more time to finish up intricate details before it is set. It is one of the oldest religious school where kids from different places come here to study. Lots of history with amazing architecture.

The Al-Attarine Medersa is stunning! The designs along the walls are so intricate and the attention to detail is incredible! Also, there are two levels a part from the main entrance that have good view of the Fes Medina. I highly recommend!