The Madrasah al Atarin

Built in 1325 by Sultan Abu Said,

The Madrasah al Atarin Built between 1323 and 1325 during the reign of the Merinid Sultan Abou Saïd, many consider this to be the most beautiful Medersa in Fez. From its bronze double-doors to its interior courtyard encircled by fine marble and alabaster columns, from its cedar wood awning to its white marble ablutions fountain with its zellij rose motif, the Medersa is a true masterpiece art treasures of Merinid. The roof of the madrasa provides an interesting perspective on the inner courtyard of the mosque Karaouiyne neighbor, and allows to observe life on the terraces of the city.