Ben Youssef Madrasa
Ben Youssef Madrasa is a madrasa in the Medina of Marrakesh and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built with mudbrick, it is an example of Islamic architecture and is one of the 27 sights of Morocco listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The madrasa is open from 09:00 to 18:00, but it is closed during religious holidays. The entry fee is 50 dirham. Visitors can reach the site via Marrakesh Menara Airport, which is 6 km away. The location is 286 km from the capital, Rabat.
For weather, the hottest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 35 °C and 34 °C. The driest period is between June and September, when there are only about 1 or 2 rainy days per month. Cooler temperatures occur in January and December, with lows of 4 °C and 6 °C. Nearby sights include Jemaa el-Fnaa, Kutubiyya Mosque, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, and Menara Gardens.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 31 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 29 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
