Embark on a captivating 7-day journey through Morocco’s rich Jewish heritage, guided by expert professionals who will take you to ancient synagogues, cemeteries, and vibrant Jewish communities. Discover the historical and cultural treasures of cities like Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech, and Essaouira, where Jewish life has thrived for centuries. Visit the only Jewish Museum in the Muslim world, engage with local Jewish communities, and explore picturesque markets and stunning landscapes. This tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into Morocco’s Jewish history, traditions, and daily life, making it an enriching and unforgettable experience for first-time travelers interested in Jewish heritage.
Start your journey in Morocco with a warm welcome in Marrakech or Casablanca, where you'll explore Jewish heritage sites, synagogues, and vibrant markets. Travel through Rabat, Meknes, and Fes to discover historic landmarks, Roman ruins, and significant Jewish cultural sites. Enjoy scenic drives through Ifrane and Beni Mellal, marvel at Marrakech's UNESCO sites, and visit the enchanting Majorelle Gardens. Experience authentic Moroccan cuisine, including a traditional dinner upon arrival, and immerse yourself in the local culture and history. Conclude your adventure with unforgettable memories in Marrakech, ensuring a seamless departure and a warm farewell.
Welcome to Morocco! Upon your arrival, whether it is at the Marrakech airport or another airport, our dedicated team will be eagerly awaiting you, ready to provide a warm welcome. We will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel. Once settled in, you will be treated to a delightful dinner, giving you a taste of the authentic Moroccan cuisine and hospitality that awaits you during your stay. We look forward to making your journey memorable and comfortable from the very start.
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Continue to the Hassan II Mosque, located on a promontory offering lovely views of Casa in the residential Afna quarter. After touring the mosque, explore the New Town of Casablanca, designed by French architect Henri Prost. Visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism, established by the Jewish Community of Casablanca in 1997, which presents religious, ethnographic, and artistic objects demonstrating the history and daily life of Jews within Moroccan civilization.
Conclude your tour with a visit to the mellah and Temple Beth-El, a central piece of Casablanca's Jewish community, known for its artistic elements. Once a year, Casablanca celebrates a hiloula, or prayer festival, at the tomb of the Jewish saint, Eliahou.
In the afternoon, embark on a scenic drive to Rabat.
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Begin your day with a guided tour of Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. Visit the Royal Palace and the Hassan Tower, a gigantic mosque on the hill overlooking the Wadi Bou Regreg, famous for its unfinished minaret where storks nest. Adjacent to the tower is the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V, adorned with stained glass windows, white marble, and a wrought-iron entryway leading to an impressive dome. Explore the gardens nearby and visit the Jewish Mellah, which today is home to very few Jewish families. Also, visit the Palace of Rabat and the Necropolis at Chellah / Kasbah of Chellah and Kasbah Oudaya.
Continue your journey to the Imperial City of Meknes, known as "the Moroccan Versailles." Enjoy a panoramic view of the old Islamic Medina and visit significant sites such as Bab El Mansour, the Meknes Stables, Hedim Square, the Thursday Gate, and the mosque of Moulay Ismail. Explore the Jewish Mellah; Meknes has a historic Jewish presence, including an ancient Hebraic epitaph that dates back to the Christian era. Greek inscriptions still remain on the synagogue where the tomb of Rabbi David Benn Imdan, “the patron of Meknes,” lies. Streets are named after Jewish rabbis and other well-known Jews who once occupied the city. Visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis and discover the fascinating Roman ruins adorned with beautiful mosaics and colorful tiles depicting Roman mythology. You will see several fragments of walls, parts of massive columns, the capitol, the basilica, and a triumphal arch. Then take the road to Fes.
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Fes is a city steeped in medieval Jewish history and was once home to Rabbi Isaac Alfasi, one of the most influential Talmudic scholars of all time. Fes was founded by Idriss I in the eighth century.
During this Guided Jewish Heritage and Culture Tour of UNESCO Fes, you will visit Jewish Heritage Sites and Cultural Sites of Fes that include sightseeing at synagogues, medieval universities, mosques, cemeteries, a children's school, the Mellah, as well as gardens and palaces.
Explore the ancient Jewish Mellah, established over 650 years ago, and the Jewish Cemetery, which contains the tombs of more Jewish saints than any other cemetery in Morocco.
Visit the Danan Synagogue, located in the heart of the mellah, a rare survivor of a pivotal time in Moroccan Jewish history. Discover medieval universities, mosques, gardens, and palaces. The Mellah of Fes once had 40 synagogues. See the vast and picturesque whitewashed Jewish cemetery adjacent to the gates of the Royal Palace and the nascent Jewish Museum at the Em HaBanim synagogue.
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Next, continue your journey through the picturesque town of Khénifra, making a stop to take in the stunning natural beauty of the region. Enjoy a delightful lunch in Beni Mellal, a city nestled at the foot of the Middle Atlas Mountains, known for its lush, verdant surroundings and refreshing climate.
As you drive towards Marrakech, soak in the diverse landscapes of Morocco, from the cool mountain air to the warm desert breezes. Arrive in Marrakech by the end of the day, where you will check into your hotel and unwind after a day of exploration. Overnight in Marrakech, ready for the next chapter of your Moroccan adventure.
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Explore the vibrant city of Marrakech with a guided tour, starting with the Rahba Kedima, a colorful market filled with a wide array of spices. The Jewish Mellah, founded in 1558 by Moulay Abdallah, was designated as the Jewish quarter in Marrakech.
The El Bahia Palace in Marrakech is a beautiful building and an excellent example of Eastern Architecture from the 19th century that represents the trends and standards of the wealthy at that time. Visit the Marrakech Lazama Synagogue in the old Medina, created in the Kasbah area in 1558. The Jewish community enjoyed autonomy even though Jews weren't allowed to own any property outside the Mellah and controlled the sugar trade. Visit Synagogue Bet-El, Impasse Des Moulins (Centre American). Rabbi Hanania Hacohen Cemetery is also on the tour, where Rabbi Mordekhai Ben Attar and Rabbi Pinhas Hacohen Azough, the “patron of Marrakech,” are buried.
Explore the Majorelle Gardens, previously the Jardin Bou Saf, which was created by Jacques Majorelle and later purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent. Today, the gardens house a unique collection of flora and fauna along with the Berber Museum.
The Saadian Tombs date back to the time of the Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603).
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