Al-Attarine Madrasa
Al-Attarine Madrasa
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- JackOld Bethpage, New York3,390 contributionsAmazing!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!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 19 November 2023
- Danny SSugar City, Idaho21 contributionsGorgeousAbsolutely my favorite site in all of Fez. We went in the late afternoon and had the place to ourselves. Due to recent restoration work, this was the best preserved of the three madrasas we visited that day. The masonry and carpentry wonderfully done. The dormitory rooms on the second and third floors provide some good views of the streets below and the Kairouan University/mosque nearby.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 6 February 2024
- Soudamini MohapatraBengaluru, India1,438 contributionsBest place in FesThe Al Attarine Madrasa is a 14th century school for Islamic studies in the heart of madina, Fes. It was used to house students who came from outside the city. It's a magnificent structure, built with multicolored mosaic tiles, marble, wood, carved ceramic tile. Every bit of the structure is just beautiful, one can spend hours appreciating them. It's the most beautiful structure in Fes.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 March 2024
- Carbo1960Belgrade, Serbia414 contributionsBetter than Bou Inania madrasaIf you have to visit just one madrasa in Fes, go for this one. Smaller that Bou Inania, less visited than this one (which means quiter) and with more beautiful tiles and plasterwork. You have access to the students' cells on upper floors, from where you can catch glimpes of streets bellow and, partially, the views of the rooftops and central court of Kairaouine mosque.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 April 2024
- Coryy20Port of Spain, Trinidad6,366 contributionsSmaller than others but very historicalThis Madrasa is a small historical site with many intricately designed architecture. A guide will help you get through it quickly but is not necessary because of the size. For me, the buildings did not have the wow factor from what i have seen in other cities. Noneltehwas if you are avoiding the crowds then there is the place to visit.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 17 June 2024
- Raintree_ThailandBangkok, Thailand4,288 contributionsQuiet and beautiful madrasa tucked within the medina!The Al-Attarine Madrasa is a nice oasis within the chaos of the median. It has beautiful tiled floors and walls, archways and white stucco. The upper floors have nice carved wooden window frames with windows overlooking the courtyard. It is good to visit with a knowledgeable local guide to understand better the features.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 June 2024
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bigboy61455
xxx1,168 contributions
Apr 2022
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.
It is one of the oldest religious school where kids from different places come here to study. Lots of history with amazing architecture.
Written 6 March 2023
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Thomas G
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,834 contributions
Nov 2022
It is not very big, but it is beautiful. You can come on 2 levels and it is absolutely worth the visit. Just walk around for 10-15 minutes and enjoy the beauty. It was 20 dirham per person and it is so worth it. Visit this place!
Written 2 December 2022
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Abeda H
Nairobi, Kenya239 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The intricately made windows and balconies of this building are exquisite. The detail on everything , so painstakingly done . The calligraphy ( Arabic , cursive , and kufi) is still perfectly written and can be read clearly . These gems in the old Medina are definitely worth a visit .
Written 17 February 2020
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Mya S. 💘
Leicestershire, UK592 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
I paid 20 DH for solo admittance to this attraction (£0.16) + it was well worth the fee. You are able to also go upstairs a few levels in the madrasa + explore. I loved looking out the windows to see the hustle + bustle of the medina below. Definitely the most beautiful structure that I saw in Fes while I was there for my 3 night stay.
Written 8 December 2022
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Danny S
Sugar City, ID21 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Absolutely my favorite site in all of Fez. We went in the late afternoon and had the place to ourselves. Due to recent restoration work, this was the best preserved of the three madrasas we visited that day. The masonry and carpentry wonderfully done. The dormitory rooms on the second and third floors provide some good views of the streets below and the Kairouan University/mosque nearby.
Written 6 February 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,288 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The Al-Attarine Madrasa is a nice oasis within the chaos of the median. It has beautiful tiled floors and walls, archways and white stucco. The upper floors have nice carved wooden window frames with windows overlooking the courtyard. It is good to visit with a knowledgeable local guide to understand better the features.
Written 19 June 2024
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Soudamini Mohapatra
Bengaluru, India1,438 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The Al Attarine Madrasa is a 14th century school for Islamic studies in the heart of madina, Fes. It was used to house students who came from outside the city. It's a magnificent structure, built with multicolored mosaic tiles, marble, wood, carved ceramic tile. Every bit of the structure is just beautiful, one can spend hours appreciating them. It's the most beautiful structure in Fes.
Written 30 March 2024
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,390 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
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!
Written 19 November 2023
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Manny B
New York420 contributions
Oct 2021
Very impressed by the beautiful and intricately designed Islamic architecture. Beautiful tile work. Beautiful inner courtyard. Students came here to study the Quran. Not being Muslim, we were fortunate to have a good guide who was able to explain the associated history, customs and traditions. Having a good guide makes all the difference in appreciating this place.
Written 30 October 2021
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad6,366 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
This Madrasa is a small historical site with many intricately designed architecture. A guide will help you get through it quickly but is not necessary because of the size. For me, the buildings did not have the wow factor from what i have seen in other cities. Noneltehwas if you are avoiding the crowds then there is the place to visit.
Written 17 June 2024
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Hola! He estado planeando un viaje a fez para el año que viene, e informándome sobre la ciudad he encontrado una página web que afirma que la madrasa permanecerá cerrada hasta 2020 pero no especifica en qué mes abrirá y tampoco he encontrado otras páginas que afirmen lo mismo, si alguien sabe algo sobre el tema que me lo comunique!
Written 13 August 2019
Hola Javier ! Yo estuve en Junio de este año y todo era normal con tanto tiempo de antelación no sabría decirte ....
Written 13 August 2019
Quel est le prix à payer (adulte étranger) pour la médersa Attarine ?
Written 26 March 2019
Quel est le prix à payer (adulte étranger) pour la médersa Attarine ?
Written 26 March 2019
No recuerdo, pero no es caro. Vale la pena el precio.
Written 26 March 2019
but should not be horribe as an opinion
Written 18 August 2015
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