Seffarin Madrasa, 13th-century madrasa in the Medina of Fez, Morocco.
The building features a rectangular courtyard with a central water basin, surrounded by student quarters and decorated with intricate stucco ornamentation.
Built in 1271 by Marinid Sultan Abu Yaqub Yusuf, this madrasa became the first educational institution established by the Marinid dynasty in Morocco.
The madrasa walls display complex Quranic inscriptions and geometric patterns that demonstrate traditional Moroccan Islamic artistry and craftsmanship.
The madrasa stands on Seffarine Square, near the Quaraouiyine Mosque, in a district where copper artisans continue their traditional craft.
A small brick minaret stands at the entrance, with a prayer hall that follows a different alignment from the rest of the courtyard.
Location: Fez
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06415,-4.97257
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:15
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