Jewish Tours to Morocco

Jewish Tours to Morocco

These are some examples and sample Jewish tours of Morocco. We can design all types of itineraries, taking into account your preferences.

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Jewish tours of Morocco

Morocco’s mindset towards its Jewish society – which has lived in the nation for more than 3000 years – has enabled the building of positive ties with Israel, where about 20% of Jews are of Moroccan ancestry.

Jews first reached Morocco during the pre-Christian era, joining the Phoenicians on their trade expeditions across the vast coastal areas of the country.

Morocco’s chronology of Jewish and the combination of Jews with the Amazigh people and Arabs are key factors in why the Kingdom of Morocco is secure for Jewish visitors.

André Azoulay is a Jewish Moroccan national and the sole royal advisor still in the post who has served both King Hassan II and his son King Mohammed VI.

Morocco’s Jewish sites are safeguarded by the King and the Moroccan government. Jewish Heritage sites in Morocco consist of several synagogues spread in many different cities, zaouias and sepulchers, cemeteries, and mellah neighborhoods. South Morocco has many interesting sites, diversely spread in cities such as Ksar Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Tofoultoute, and Kalaat M’Gouna. Even Erfoud in the Sahara desert has the important Shrine of Rabbi Shmuel Abu Hatziera that can be easily visited. The Jewish Heritage of Erfoud and Rissani are relevant to the Jewish community.

The Jewish neighborhoods in Moroccan cities are called mellahs. Jews in Morocco were considered ”dhimmis”’ under Muslim regulation, indicating that they were a protected religious minority that was differentiated from the Muslim majority.

3-day Jewish tour in Morocco

A 3-day Jewish tour in Morocco could include a visit to the historic mellah (Jewish quarter) in the city of Fes, where you can learn about the country’s Jewish history and visit the synagogue, the Mellah Museum, and the Jewish cemetery.

You could also visit the city of Casablanca, home to the country’s largest Jewish community, where you can visit the Central Synagogue and the Jewish Museum of Casablanca.

Other possible stops on a 3-day Jewish tour of Morocco might include the city of Marrakech, where you can visit the Jewish cemetery and the Museum of Moroccan Judaism, and the city of Essaouira, where you can visit the Or HaChaim Synagogue.

In addition to exploring the country’s rich Jewish heritage, you can also participate in other cultural activities, such as touring historic landmarks, visiting local markets, and trying traditional Moroccan cuisine.

4-day Jewish tour in Morocco

A 4-day Jewish tour in Morocco could include all the stops of a 3-day tour and additional destinations that allow you to delve deeper into the country’s Jewish history and culture.

One possible addition to a 4-day tour could be a visit to the city of Meknes, which was once home to a thriving Jewish community. You can visit the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the 17th-century Slat Al Azama Synagogue.

Another possible stop on a 4-day tour could be the city of Rabat, where you can visit the Jewish Cemetery and the Museum of Moroccan Judaism.

In addition to visiting these historical sites, you could also participate in other cultural activities, such as touring local landmarks, visiting markets, and trying traditional Moroccan cuisine. A 4-day tour would allow you to fully immerse yourself in the country’s rich Jewish heritage while also experiencing Morocco’s diverse culture and beauty.

5-day Jewish tour in Morocco

A 5-day Jewish tour in Morocco could include all the stops of a 4-day tour, as well as additional destinations that allow you further to explore the country’s Jewish history and culture.

One possible addition to a 5-day tour could be a visit to the city of Tetouan, which was once home to a large Jewish community. Here, you can visit the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the El Transito Synagogue, which is now a cultural center.

Another possible stop on a 5-day tour could be the city of Tanger, where you can visit the Jewish Cemetery and the Dar El Makhzen Museum, which displays artifacts from the city’s Jewish history.

In addition to visiting these historical sites, you could also participate in other cultural activities, such as touring local landmarks, visiting markets, and trying traditional Moroccan cuisine. A 5-day tour would allow you to fully immerse yourself in the country’s rich Jewish heritage while also experiencing Morocco’s diverse culture and beauty.

6-day Jewish tour in Morocco

A 6-day Jewish tour in Morocco would allow you to fully immerse yourself in the country’s rich Jewish heritage and culture, with ample time to visit various destinations.

In addition to visiting the cities and sites mentioned in the previous itineraries, such as Fes, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Rabat, Tetouan, and Tanger, a 6-day tour could also include a visit to the city of Agadir. Here, you can visit the Jewish Cemetery and the Synagogue of Agadir, which serves as a community center.

Other possible stops on a 6-day tour could include the city of Oujda, where you can visit the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the Synagogue of Oujda, and the city of Berrechid, where you can visit the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the Synagogue of Berrechid.

In addition to visiting these historical sites, you could also participate in other cultural activities, such as touring local landmarks, visiting markets, and trying traditional Moroccan cuisine. A 6-day tour would give you a comprehensive and immersive experience of Morocco’s Jewish heritage.

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