Morocco Tours Agency 
Step into a world where history, culture, and spirituality come alive on our 10 Days Jewish Tours of Morocco. This is more than a tour—it’s a journey into the heart of Morocco’s Jewish heritage, designed for travelers who want authentic experiences and unforgettable stories.
Your journey begins in Casablanca, where you will explore the Museum of Moroccan Judaism. This unique museum preserves centuries of Jewish life in Morocco, showcasing rare artifacts, photographs, and manuscripts that reveal the community’s profound influence on Moroccan culture. While in Casablanca, you’ll also visit the Chabad House, a hub for Jewish life and spirituality, offering warm hospitality to all visitors.
Next, wander through the historic Jewish quarters, or Mellahs, of Marrakech, Fes, and Essaouira. In Marrakech, the Mellah’s narrow streets tell stories of merchants, scholars, and families who lived here for generations. In Fes, visit the Ibn Danon Synagogue, one of the oldest in the city, and experience the spiritual heartbeat of Moroccan Jewish history. In Essaouira, the Chaim Pinto Synagogue stands as a living testament to faith and tradition.
Throughout your journey, savor authentic Moroccan-Jewish cuisine, hear stories from local guides, and experience cultural traditions rarely seen by outsiders. Each city, street, and synagogue holds a story—and our expert guides ensure that these stories come alive.
Whether you are tracing your roots, seeking spiritual connection, or exploring Morocco’s diverse heritage, the 10 Days Jewish Tours of Morocco offer an intimate, meaningful experience. From bustling cities to serene medinas, this journey lets you connect deeply with the past, the culture, and the people.
Plan your journey today and explore the hidden corners of Moroccan Jewish history, making memories that will last a lifetime.
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Your Accommodation / Airport, Train-Bus Station or wherever you want
30 Minutes Before Departure
Arrive at Med V airport in Casablanca, where you will meet your driver. The driver will provide a short overview of your tour. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have an orientation tour of Casablanca, the financial capital. The tour will commence with the Habbous Quarter, the United Nations Square, the exterior of the Royal Palace, and a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque.
Next, explore the Jewish quarter (Mellah) with its temples and synagogues, such as Bet-El, Em Habanim, and Neve Shalom. You will also have a guided visit through the Jewish Heritage Museum for a glimpse into the rich and colorful world of Moroccan Jewry. This visit is a key highlight of your 10 days Jewish Tours of Morocco.
Afterward, depart for Rabat, where you will visit the Chellah and the Kasbah of Oudayas, located next to the Medina within the ramparts of the old city. The Mellah, with its narrow lanes and colorful courtyards, is now home to a few Jewish families. Continue to Sale, the birthplace of Rabbi Hayyim Ben Moses Attar, the famous 18th-century scholar and Kabbalist recognized throughout the Jewish world for his biblical commentary on “Or Hahayyim.” Enjoy an overnight stay with dinner in Rabat.
After breakfast, begin your journey towards the imperial town of Meknes. Here, the Jewish presence is evidenced by Hebraic epitaphs dating back to the Christian era, as well as Greek inscriptions that still appear in local synagogues. You will also visit the tomb of Rabbi David Ben Imdan, “the patron of Meknes,” located in the crowded ancient Mellah, known for its historic Jewish street names.
Moreover, you can explore the new Mellah (Jewish ghetto), which harbors eleven synagogues, eight of which are still in use. The tour will include a visit to Bab El Mansour, Hedim Square, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismael. After this, continue to Fes via Volubilis, a well-preserved Roman city. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay with dinner.
Today features a full-day guided tour of Fes, one of the most important cities in medieval Jewish history. Fes was home to influential Talmudic scholars such as Rabbi Isaac Alfasi and Maimonides between 1160 and 1165. You will explore the Fes Jewish quarter (Mellah), including its historic synagogues, as this city remains a spiritual and cultural hub with many Jewish heritage sites in Morocco. This visit is a key highlight of your 10 Days Jewish Tours of Morocco.
Step back in time as you tour Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest university in the world, even older than Oxford or the Sorbonne. Continue exploring the medieval Medina, including the Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, all offering glimpses into Fes’ rich history.
Afterward, wander the narrow alleys filled with local shops and craftsmen, where you can see products ranging from dates and spices to copper urns and musical instruments. This day provides a perfect mix of history, culture, and Jewish heritage, making it a memorable experience on your 10 Days Jewish Tours of Morocco. Conclude the day with an overnight stay and breakfast at your hotel.
Our departure is southeast towards Erfoud, passing through the charming city of Ifrane and the cedar forest. Notably, Ifrane was once the capital of a Jewish kingdom. Don’t miss the village’s only synagogues and the cemetery, which has been a pilgrimage site for Moroccan Jews for centuries. Stop in Midelt before continuing to Erfoud.
From there, a 4×4 with a driver will be at your disposal for a camel trek, sunset, and bivouac at the Merzouga dunes. You can choose to spend the night with dinner at the Berber tent in the camp or return to Erfoud for accommodation at the hotel.
Your day starts early with a picturesque sunrise followed by breakfast. Next, head back to Merzouga to rejoin your vehicle and continue the tour to Todra Gorges, known for its stunning cliffs. Continue to Tinghir and visit its Mellah gateway and the colorful historical Jewish quarter.
Subsequently, proceed to Ouarzazate via Kellat M’gouna and visit Tiliit (5 miles from Kellat M’gouna), recognized as the historic city of Jews of the Dades. The fortress of Tiliit has been a center of the Jewish community, dominated by the Spanish-Jewish family of Perez from the late 15th century until the reign of Moulay Ismail in 1672. Finally, continue to the Hollywood of Africa, Ouarzazate, check in at the hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay with dinner.
After breakfast at the hotel, take some time to explore Ouarzazate, often called “the Hollywood of Africa” for its stunning landscapes that have attracted world-class filmmakers. Here, you can optionally visit the famous film studios where movies like The Mummy and Gladiator were filmed.
You will also have the opportunity to explore Ouarzazate’s Jewish quarter (Mellah), discovering synagogues and traces of Jewish heritage that make this city an important stop on your 10 Days Jewish Tours of Morocco.
Next, pass by the impressive Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most remarkable fortified villages in southern Morocco. This historic kasbah has appeared in famous films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
Continue your journey through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views and picturesque Berber villages along the way, before arriving in Marrakech. End the day with an overnight stay and dinner at your hotel, reflecting on the rich history and Jewish heritage you’ve discovered.
After breakfast, meet your tour guide for a sightseeing tour of Marrakech, where the Jewish community expanded in 1603. The Saadian dynasty made Marrakech their capital, extending the Jewish quarter, Mellah, into a thriving community of native Spanish Jews known for their rabbinical schools and scholars.
Visit the Rabbi Hanania Hacohen Cemetery, which is also the burial place of Rabbi Mordekhai Ben Attar and Rabbi Pinhas Hacohen Azough, recognized as the “patron of Marrakech.” The city tour will include both the old and modern synagogues. In the afternoon, stroll through the narrow streets of the ancient medina, discovering artisans still working in traditional ways. End your day at Djemaa El Fna Square, the most famous place in Marrakech. Overnight with breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for the seaside town of Essaouira, known for its Portuguese and Jewish history, featuring charming blue, white, and yellow-painted houses, fresh seafood, and an artist community.
Essaouira’s vibrant artist colony boasts stunning whitewashed buildings, colonnades, thuya wood workshops, art galleries, and mouthwatering seafood. Once known as Mogador by European sailors and traders, Essaouira hosts the annual Gnaoua Music Festival, attracting over 300,000 visitors in June. The town also features an expansive beach, Plage de Safi, ideal for surfing.
Many of Essaouira’s painted houses still display the Star of David above the doors of Jewish homes. Each year, religious Jews from around the world come to Essaouira for an annual pilgrimage to visit the grave of Rabbi Haim Pinto, who passed away in 1845. The Hiloula celebrating Rabbi Haim Pinto is held each September.
Today, the home of Rabbi Haim Pinto and the synagogue have been preserved as historical and religious sites. The building serves as an active synagogue, used by pilgrims or Jewish tour groups visiting the city.
Although there were once many Jewish residents in Essaouira, today only one family, the Jacky Kadoch family, remains, along with descendants of other Jewish families. Jacky Kadoch is the president of Essaouira’s Jewish community. Enjoy an overnight stay in Essaouira.
After enjoying your journey through Morocco’s rich culture, historic cities, and Jewish heritage sites, your private driver will take you to the airport in Casablanca or Marrakech, depending on your flight schedule. We hope your experience on the 10 Days Jewish Tours of Morocco has been unforgettable, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon to explore even more of Morocco’s hidden treasures and Jewish heritage.
