Morocco Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakesh
When you travel in Morocco, you'll soon notice that all old medusas (Islamic Schools) follow a very similar design pattern.
The Ali Ben Youssef Medersa is the finest example in Marrakech and one of the biggest in Morocco. It has stunning tile work and stucco.
The Ali Ben Youssef Medersa is the finest example in Marrakech and one of the biggest in Morocco. It has stunning tile work and stucco.
Photography Tips
The 2 challenges are 1. hard sunlight, 2. other people in your image.
The Medersa is only open in day hours. You are better off taking pictures on a slightly overcast momenthadow line to avoid hard s.
Your best luck to avoid other people is to get there right at the moment it opens, even then it will soon fill up with tourist groups.
Bring a tripod, so you can take multiple images, and edit out as many people as you can.
To get the whole building you need a wide-angle lens, but of course, there are a lot of nice details here too.
The Medersa is only open in day hours. You are better off taking pictures on a slightly overcast momenthadow line to avoid hard s.
Your best luck to avoid other people is to get there right at the moment it opens, even then it will soon fill up with tourist groups.
Bring a tripod, so you can take multiple images, and edit out as many people as you can.
To get the whole building you need a wide-angle lens, but of course, there are a lot of nice details here too.
Travel Information
It is inside Marrekech's medina, so forget about parking there. You will probably get lost a few times trying to find your way to get there; that is part of the medina fun. Locals will help you find it, but of course, they expect a fee.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
08:07 - 18:30
| current local time: 11:08
Photo Themes
Art
islamic
Islamic school
Medersa
Religion
Locations
Marrakesh
Medersa
Islamic school
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