Bou Inania Madrasa (Meknes)
المدرسة البوعنانية
A 14th-century Marinid madrasa with cedar carvings, stucco and tilework, and a rooftop view over the old town.
The Bou Inania Madrasa (المدرسة البوعنانية) was built in the 14th century under the Marinid dynasty, directly opposite the Great Mosque in the Meknes old town. Cedar carvings, stucco lattice work and zellige mosaics cover the courtyard walls and are a highlight of Moroccan Islamic architecture. The upper floor holds former student cells, and the rooftop overlooks the green tiles of the Great Mosque and the sea of houses in the old town. Admission is about 60 dirhams, and it may close during the Friday midday prayer. It is about a 10-minute walk from El Hedim Square.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Dar Jamaï Museum
- Place El Hedim & Meknes Medina
- Bab Mansour (Meknes)
- Qara Prison & Koubba el-Khayatine
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Bab Berdaine
- Bab el-Khemis (Meknes)
- Dar al-Makhzen & Imperial City Walls (Meknes)