Monument & palace · Mouassine
Chrob ou Chouf Fountain
A 16th-century Saadian fountain with a carved cedar canopy, tucked into a lane north of Mouassine.
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Ticket
- Free
- Time needed
- 10 min
- Best time
- Morning
- Jemaa el-Fna
- 10 min on foot
Why go
It sits in a narrow lane off the souk route, with no sign: most people walk past without looking up.
“Drink and look”: the name says what it was for. Built for travellers and their animals, the fountain is framed by a carved cedar lintel and an inscription in the wood.
It takes a minute to see, but it shows how much craftsmanship went into everyday buildings in the Medina.
Tips
- Combine with the dyers’ souk and Le Jardin Secret, a few minutes away.
Practical
Mouassine, Medina, Marrakech
10 min on foot from Jemaa el-Fna
Always open
Free
Loading the map…
Nearby
-
Ben Youssef Madrasa
The most beautiful building in Marrakech: a 16th-century Koranic school around a marble courtyard.
-
Marrakech Museum
A 19th-century palace next to Ben Youssef, worth it for its covered courtyard and giant brass chandelier.
-
Souk Haddadine (Blacksmiths)
The blacksmiths’ souk, where lanterns and ironwork are hammered out in front of you.
-
Souk Cherratine (Leather)
The leather workers’ souk: bags, belts, poufs and babouches made in the workshops around you.
Stay nearby
-
Riad Dar Nael
A traditional riad near Ben Youssef with two terraces, Berber tents and a fireside lounge.
-
Riad Farnatchi
Ten suites in former townhouses, steps from the Ben Youssef Madrasa.
-
Dar Nour el Houda
A tadelakt riad near the souks with a plunge pool in the patio and cooking workshops.
-
Equity Point Marrakech
A sociable hostel in a Mouassine riad, with a pool, a bar and a roof terrace.
Marrakist Concierge