Experts' Choice Award Bou Inania Medersa
What the experts agree on
Widely hailed as Fes's finest medersa, with intricate zellij, carved wood, and stucco covering every surface. Rare among medersas for housing a full mosque, beautifully restored and well organized.
Fodor's "From outside Bab Boujeloud you will see this medersa's green-tile tower, generally considered the most beautiful of the Kairaouine University's 14th-century residential colleges." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This jewel, embellished by successful restoration, is also a "model" medersa due to the scrupulous organisation of the place." Full review
Frommer's "Zellij, carved wood, and panels of stucco, originally a mix of plaster and egg whites, finely carved with Koranic verses, decorate every available surface of the courtyard." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Whereas most medersas just have a simple prayer hall, the Bou Inania is unusual in that it hosts a complete mosque.
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National Geographic
