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Ben Youssef Madrasa

Marrakech, Morocco
Best timeOct–May
Set inMarrakech, Morocco
In season~77°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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43–99°F
CurrencyMAD
LanguageArabic
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Aug. Go in Jan, Sep, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 82%
WarmestJul · 99°F
WettestMar
Best windowOct–May
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic madrasa (college) in Marrakesh, Morocco. The madrasa is named after the adjacent Ben Youssef Mosque, and was commissioned in 1564–65 CE by the Saadian sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib. Functioning today as a historical site, the Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest Islamic college in the Maghreb at its height, and is widely recognized as a pinnacle of Saadian and Moroccan architecture.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–May, the 8 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan
3 mi away
2014 FIFA Club World Cup Final
5 mi away
Marrakesh Stadium
5 mi away
Corniche Ain Diab
136 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ben Youssef Madrasa?

The best time to visit Ben Youssef Madrasa is October–May, in Marrakech, Morocco.

Where is Ben Youssef Madrasa?

Ben Youssef Madrasa is in Marrakech, Morocco.

What is Ben Youssef Madrasa known for?

The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic madrasa (college) in Marrakesh, Morocco. The madrasa is named after the adjacent Ben Youssef Mosque, and was commissioned in 1564–65 CE by the Saadian sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib. Functioning today as a historical site, the Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest Islamic college in the Maghreb at its height, and is widely recognized as a pinnacle of Saadian and Moroccan architecture.

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