Al-Attarine Madrasa
Al-Attarine Madrasa

Al-Attarine Madrasa

Daily from 8.30am-12.30pm, and 2.30-6.30pm.
Rue Talaa Kebira, Fez

The basics

Abu Said Uthman II completed the Al-Attarine Madrasa in 1325 and it takes its name, which means “Madrasa of the Perfumers,” from its location by a historic souk selling perfume and spices. It was a religious high school for high-achieving (all-male) students, many of whom went on to study at neighboring Kairaouine University, founded in 859 AD. Many Fez medina walking tours include a visit to this serenely beautiful space, the perfect contrast to the hubbub of the narrow streets outside.

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Half Day Tour In Fez Medina With (Private) Guide
Half Day Tour In Fez Medina With (Private) Guide
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$38.43 per adult
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Beautiful tour around old city Fes & vista views
Great tour with Adil Sahara exploring the Medina (old city) of fes and nice look out points outside the old city. We visited many of the cultural and artistic crafts across the city.
Alexandra_B, Dec 2023
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Things to know before you go

  • There is a moderate admission charge to visit the madrasa, payable in cash on arrival.
  • Parents of young children will find the narrow, sometimes steep alleys of Fez medina easier with a back carrier than a stroller.
  • Narrow, hilly, crowded streets make Fez medina a very challenging destination for travelers who use wheelchairs: It’s best to arrange a specialist tour or guide. There is no elevator access to the upper stories of Al-Attarine Madrasa.
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How to get there

The Al-Attarine Madrasa sits in the heart of Fez’s medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, next to the Kairaouine Mosque. Bus 10 runs to Bab Guissa gate from the train station and the madrasa is about a 10-minute walk south.

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When to get there

The madrasa is open from morning until late afternoon, seven days a week. It’s best to visit Fez medina on a day that’s not Friday as many shops close for prayers from lunchtime onwards.

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Don’t-Miss Historic Buildings in Fez

Founded in 808 AD, Fez offers a wealth of architectural treats. While only Muslims can enter the Kairaouine Mosque, its green-tiled roofs and towering minaret stand proud above the medina. More accessible highlights include the Bou Inania Medersa, a 14th-century Islamic college with gorgeous zellige tilework, the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, housed in an 18th-century trading inn, and the Chouara Tannery, where leatherworkers ply their smelly trade in almost medieval conditions.

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