Madrasa El Mountaciriya

The madrasa got its name from its founder, the Hafsid Sultan Abû `Abd Allâh Muhammad al-Mutansir.

The construction works started in 1434 during the reign of Abû `Abd Allâh Muhammad al-Mutansir and finished in 1437 under the rule of Abou Amr Uthman.

[1] Construction was slowed by the wars occurring during the reign of al-Mutansir; the period was one of general prosperity.

Instead of the galleries like in other madrasas, El Mountaciriya has Iwans, inspired from the oriental architecture like in Syria or Egypt.

For example, Abou Ghaith Al Qachach added a dome to the prayer room.