About Bou Inania Madrasa

The establishing of this historical place backs to the time of Merenid in Fez as it was famous for its great role in spreading Islam in the region of Fez. Yes, it is Medersa Bou Inania in Fez with its beautiful Zellij, carved plaster, well designed  cedar and massive brass entrance doors. It is the only Medersa in Fez with one  minaret.

It took the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan Faris five years to Build this fabulous Quranic school and finish the construction in 1356 A.D to function as an educational institute and a mosque at the same time. Now, it stands as one of the most important stances of Merinid architecture in the world with a unique spirit and style from its counterparts in Marrakesh and Meknès.

Although it shares the same name with the school of Meknes and Marrakech, it stands unique with its style and the cost of its construction. The interior design as well as the exterior of this place is quite basic and simple but essentially similar to the one of the wealthier Fassi houses and riads.

The splendid interior design of this place is divided between three main parts plus its main entrance with fabulous effect of the mass of decoration, and the light and space  held within. As you enter the main courtyard, you will notice the presence of the Andalusian architecture on the design of entrance chamber. While you are wondering which part you should visit first, you can see that the prayer hall is divided from the main body of the school by small water canal. From your position, you can notice the existence of stairs to the upper floor of the student cells (dorm).

Transportation

There are plenty of transportation means that you can use to get there, but all of them depends on where you are staying:

• If you are staying in a hotel in the city center (La ville Nouvelle), you can take a taxi ( Petit Taxi) from your hotel to Batha Square then you can follow the signboards (available in French, English, and Arabic).

• If you are staying in one of those hotels or riads in the old medina, it would be better to follow the signboards or consult any of the travel agencies near you (we can add a list)

Visiting hours

If you are willing to pay a visit to this historical place, be sure to make it from Saturday to Thursday from 10.a.m to 5 p.m.

The Medersa Bou Inania is closed on Fridays because of it is a day off in the old medina of Fez.

Entrance fees

10 MAD ( 1€ ) / visitor

Time to spend there

30 to 40 mins

Similar Places

Medersa Bou Inania in Meknès, Medersa Bou Inania in Marrakesh,