Ben Youssef Mosque

The Ben Youssef Mosque, in Marrakech

The Ben Youssef Mosque is one of the oldest and most venerable mosques of Marrakech. The Marrakech audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary, which bears the name of a great Almoravid sultan, in the heart of the medina.

The sanctuary of a great Almoravid sultan

The Ben Youssef Mosque bears the name of Ali Ben Youssef, one of the greatest Moroccan sultans, from the Almoravid dynasty, who reigned over Morocco in the first half of the twelfth century. Considered one of the great sovereigns of the country, he durably marked the history of Marrakech. The mosque associated with him is one of the oldest and most important of the medina, around which a whole historic district is organised. A working sanctuary, it is discovered with respect, by admiring its architecture from the outside.

What to see

You admire, with respect and from the outside, the architecture of this old and venerable mosque, the heart of a historic district of the medina, which bears the name of the Almoravid sultan Ali Ben Youssef. The Ben Youssef Mosque is a major sanctuary of Marrakech. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Ben Youssef Mosque lies in the heart of the medina of Marrakech, reachable on foot through the lanes. It is a working place of worship, whose access is reserved for the faithful; you admire its architecture from the outside, with respect for the place. You discover it during a walk in the historic district.

Who was Ali Ben Youssef?

One of the greatest Moroccan sultans, from the Almoravid dynasty, who reigned over Morocco in the first half of the twelfth century and marked the history of Marrakech.

Where is the Ben Youssef Mosque?

In the heart of the medina of Marrakech, in Morocco.