A Guide to Morocco Jewish Day Tours

Ibn Danan Synagogue Morocco Jewish Day Tours
Ibn Danan Synagogue, Fes

Exploring Casablanca, Morocco on a Jewish Heritage Tour

Are you a history buff looking to delve into the rich Jewish heritage of Morocco? Look no further than our Morocco Jewish Day Tours!  Our comprehensive site seeing experiences are led by Expert Guides who are leaders in their field and connected to the local Jewish communities.

Embark on a journey to explore Jewish heritage sites that have stood the test of time in this North African country. From the stories of the Mellah’s to the Jewish culture interwoven throughout Morocco for centuries, our tours offer a unique and immersive experience for intellectual adults and well-traveled individuals.
In Casablanca, visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism to marvel at Jewish relics that showcase the vibrant history of the community. Witness first hand,  this curated space of historic Judaica pieces ranging from books, ritual objects and other items once used in Jewish life and customs. Temple Beth-El with it’s exquisite stained glass windows is one of several synagogues to see in this bustling city on the Atlantic Coast.

Journeying Through Fes Historic Sites

In Fes, pay your respects at the tombs of famous Rabbi’s in the cemetery and learn about the deep-rooted traditions that have been passed down through generations.  Witness one of the most important tombs, that of Lalla Solica, who was a Jewish woman killed for refusing to convert to Islam.
Dar el Bacha Museum, Jewish Objects
Dar el Bacha Museum, Marrakech

Discovering Marrakech’s Synagogue Treasures

Marrakech beckons with its Dar El Bacha’s Jewish Heritage Collection, featuring intricate Synagogue Lamps that tell a story of faith and resilience. Visit the It was originally built in 1492 by Jews expelled from Spain which boasts a dazzling blue-and-white interior.

Uncovering Essaouira’s Jewish Legacy

And in Essaouira, explore the Bayt Dakira (House of Memory) part of the nineteenth-century Attia Synagogue to uncover unique treasures that speak to the enduring spirit of the Jewish people in Morocco. Also known as the Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias, M’sodAttias and Shaarei T’filah the temple was built in a Sephardic style and named after a local Jewish merchant.  It is now a cultural center of reflection and research.
But the experience doesn’t stop there. Jewish travelers can also participate in Shabbat services and dine with a local Jewish family on the Sabbath, gaining a deeper understanding of the customs and traditions that have shaped the community.
Not to be missed for travelers who have a penchant for visiting Jewish sites is the Chaim Pinto Synagogue, is considered one  Essaouira’s, most important Jewish Synagogues given it was the home and synagogue of Rabbi Chaim Pinto.  It is located on the second floor of a three-story, courtyard building inside the walls of the old city that once contained Rabbi Pinto’s home and office.
Shabbat Sabbath
Shabbat Sabbath

Experiencing Shabbat in Morocco

But the experience doesn’t stop there. Jewish travelers can also participate in Shabbat services and dine with a local Jewish family on the Sabbath, gaining a deeper understanding of the customs and traditions that have shaped the community. The once vibrant Jewish community in Morocco remains alive today offering visitors who take a Morocco Jewish Day Tour the unique opportunity to reflect on the country’s Sephardic, Jewish traditions. Morocco’s 15th century Jewish community is partially responsible for Andalusian architecture and music created during the time of the Spanish Inquisition when Spanish and Portuguese Jews migrated to the Maghreb.

In the new Moroccan constitution adopted in 2011, His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed the “Hebrew distinctive characteristic” of Morocco as ” one of the age-old pieces ” of “its national identity”” and called for “the restoration of all the Jewish temples ” in the Kingdom.
Whether you choose to explore the bustling streets of Casablanca, the vibrant markets of Marrakech, the ancient medina of Fes, or the charming coastal town of Essaouira, our Jewish Day Tours offer a truly unforgettable experience.