Al-Attarine Madrasa

Fez, Morocco

An exquisite Marinid madrasa adjacent to the Qarawiyyin Mosque in Fez, named after the spice souk (attarine) nearby. Its intimate courtyard features some of the finest zellige tilework in Morocco.

Historical Context

Built to house students attending the nearby Qarawiyyin Mosque-University, the madrasa was part of the Marinid dynasty's systematic investment in religious education infrastructure across Morocco.