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- Destinations
- Africa
- Morocco
- Marrakech
- Ben Youssef Madrasa
Ben Youssef Madrasa
The Ben Youssef Madrassa was an Islamic college in Marrakech
named after Sultan Ali ibn Yusuf (reigned 1106 to 1142), who
expanded the city considerably. This madrassa was one of the
largest theological colleges in North Africa and may have housed as
many as 900 students. After being closed down in 1960, this
Historical Site was refurbished and reopened in 1982, an
interesting attraction for the value of its past and educational
influence.
Information & Facts
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Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.