Al-Attarine Madrasa
Al-Attarine Madrasa is a madrasa in Fez that features Marinid architecture and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 1320, the structure incorporates materials such as marble, bronze, and cedar wood.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach 34 °C and rainfall is minimal. For cooler weather with more rain, months like December or November have higher precipitation, with December seeing about 97 mm of rain. The site is 172 km from Rabat and 15 km from Fes Saïss International Airport.
Visitors can see the Zawiya of Moulay Idris II, located 0.1 km away, or the Fes el Bali, which is 0.3 km from the madrasa. Other nearby sites include the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Royal Palace of Fez. The madrasa is open from 08:00 to 18:00 and the entry price is 50 dirham.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is December, with about 97 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 67 | 58 | 61 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 50 | 83 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
