Bou Inania Medersa

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    Talaa Kebira, The Medina
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Lonely Planet review

Built between 1350 and 1356, this medersa is one of the most important sites in Fez. It was restored a few years ago. Inside the massive carved brass doors is a restful marble-floored space with central fountain, carved cedarwood mashrabiya panels screening the students' cells, very fine zellij and intricately carved plaster. Look out for the mihrab (niche indicating direction of Mecca) with its beautiful ceiling and the onyx marble columns.

The medersa is unusual in that it also has a mosque with a particularly beautiful minaret covered in green zellij . This is best viewed from east of the medersa , or from the terrace of Café Clock .