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Ben Youssef Madrasa vs Mellah
Mellah and Ben Youssef Madrasa are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Ben Youssef Madrasa is preferred by most writers compared to Mellah. Ben Youssef Madrasa has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 3 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and concierge.com.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
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Just off Rue Souk el Khemis, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"If you want a little breath taken out of you, don't pass up the chance to see this extraordinarily well-preserved 16th-century Koranic school, North Africa's largest such institution."
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Concierge
"A 14th-century Koranic school that has been lovingly restored, the Medersa has a serene courtyard with a central, water-filled basin; and facades enhanced with tiling, stucco, and carved cedar."
Lonely Planet
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"This Quranic learning centre was once the largest in North Africa and remains among the most splendid."
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Travel + Leisure
"If your date loves history or design, head over to my favorite spot in the city, this college whose main buildings date back to the 14th century."
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"A beautiful center basin, incredible Moroccan mosaic tiled walls, hand sculpted plasterwork, and ornate wood work—all come together to enchant. "
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Mellah
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"As in other Moroccan cities, the Mellah is the old Jewish quarter, once a small, walled-off city within the city."
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Frommer's
"The present Mellah, renamed Hay Essalam, is much smaller and almost entirely Muslim."
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Lonely Planet
"The mellah remains notable for tall mudbrick homes along single-file streets and cross-alley gossip through wrought-iron balconies."
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To see the living legacy of Mellah artisans and spice traders, check out the Place des Ferblantiers, the Grand Bijouterie and the Mellah Market .
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"In addition to the area’s historical importance, you’ll find a good variety of shops here. This is where I go to buy fabrics and beautiful trims and notions."
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"You can admire the souks and the Alzama Synagogue in the central courtyard while enjoying a cup of Berber tea. "
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