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Medersa Ben Youssef Marrakech is a historic Islamic school located in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco. Built in the 14th century, this madrasa was once the largest Islamic school in North Africa and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This essay will discuss the history of Medersa Ben Youssef Marrakech, its architecture, and its importance to the city of Marrakech.
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Medersa Ben Youssef Marrakech was built in the 14th century by the Marinid Sultan Abu Inan Faris. It was originally built as a religious school for Islamic studies, but it also served as a mosque and a library. The madrasa was expanded in the 16th century by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, who added a large courtyard and a minaret. The madrasa was then abandoned in the 18th century and fell into disrepair. In the 19th century, it was restored by the Alaouite Sultan Moulay Hassan I and reopened as an Islamic school.
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