Medersa Al Mesbahia, Religious education center in Medina of Fez, Morocco.
The Medersa Al Mesbahia contains 35 student rooms and two classrooms arranged around a central courtyard with intricate tile patterns and wood carvings.
Sultan Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Othman established this educational institution in 1344, adding to the network of religious schools in medieval Fez.
Students at Medersa Al Mesbahia dedicated their studies to the seven interpretations of the Quran and received instruction in traditional Islamic sciences.
Following extensive renovations completed in 2016, the medersa now provides housing for final-year students from Al Quaraouiyine University.
The institution received its name from Mesbah Al Yaslouti, the first scholar who taught courses within these marble-decorated walls.
Location: Fez
Inception: 1344
Founders: Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Othman
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06519,-4.97319
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:12
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