The courtyard of the Ben Youssef Mosque

The Ben Youssef Mosque dates back to the 12th century. Its has been very important for the city Marrakech, as much of it developed around this mosque. The mosques lies in the same area as the Ben Youssef Madrassa, and was founded by the same person, the amoravid sultan Ali ibn Yusuf who reigned between 1106–1142.

There is a spot for wudhu, ablution, within the structure in the middle of the courtyard.