An important landmark for Marrakech, as much of the city developed around this 12th century Mosque. The Ben Youssef Madrassa is also attached to this mosque.
1The floor of the Ben Youssef Mosque with its straw mats and lamb skin The concrete floor is not covered with carpets as in many other mosques. In stead, they still use straw mats, and on cold days, the visitors sits on the lambs skinn, in order not to freeze.
2The floor of the Ben Youssef Mosque with its straw mats and lamb skin The concrete floor is not covered with carpets as in many other mosques. In stead, they still use straw mats, and on cold days, the visitors sits on the lambs skinn, in order not to freeze.
3The place for doing ablution (wudhu) in the Ben Youssef Mosuqe There is a pool with flowing water in the middle. And the worshipper fills a small bucket with water, and uses that water for ablution - the ritual washing before prayers.
4The place for doing ablution (wudhu) in the Ben Youssef Mosuqe There is a pool with flowing water in the middle. And the worshipper fills a small bucket with water, and uses that water for ablution - the ritual washing before prayers.
5The courtyard of the Ben Youssef Mosque There is a spot for wudhu, ablution, within the structure in the middle of the courtyard.
6The courtyard and minaret of the Ben Youssef Mosque There is a spot for wudhu, ablution, within the structure in the middle of the courtyard.
7Wooden door with beautiful carving within the Ben Youssef Mosque This door is between the courtyard and the main prayer hall.
8The Mihrab of the Ben Youssef Mosque The Mihrab points the direction to Mecca.
9The Mihrab of the Ben Youssef Mosque The Mihrab points the direction to Mecca.
10Details of the Ben Youssef Mosque
11Details of the Ben Youssef Mosque Picture is from the main prayer hall.
12Details of the Ben Youssef Mosque Picture is from the main prayer hall.
13A chair within the Ben Youssef Mosque An old minbar maybe?
