Cedar woodwork at Bou Inania

Cedar woodwork at Bou Inania

The name 'Bou Inania' comes from the first part of the sultan's name 'Abou Inan'. The madrasa functioned both as an educational institute and as a congregational mosque. Its carved cedar is a masterpiece of handcrafted sculpture involving endless hours of pinpoint concentration.

The name 'Bou Inania' comes from the first part of the sultan's name 'Abou Inan'.

The madrasa functioned both as an educational institute and as a congregational mosque.

Its carved cedar is a masterpiece of handcrafted sculpture involving endless hours of pinpoint concentration.


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