Experts' Choice Award Al-Attarine Madrasa
What the experts agree on
This 14th-century Marinid school dazzles with intricate geometric tilework, carved cedar, and ornate plaster—expertly preserved as one of Fez's finest examples of Islamic architecture.
“You can't help but be impressed by the virtuosity of the decoration in the Attarine Medersa, another treasure left by the Marinids.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Founded in 1325 in the heart of the medina, this school is a marvel of elegant mosaic tiles, magnificent cut plaster as fine as lace and beautiful original carved cedar." Full review
Fodor's "Its graceful proportions, elegant, geometric carved-cedar ornamentation, and excellent state of preservation make it one of the best representations of Moorish architecture in Fez." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture. " Full review
National Geographic
