A Jewish Moroccan Legacy: From Fez to Casablanca
Exploring Centuries of Sephardic and Indigenous Jewish Culture
Reconnect with a storied past across Morocco’s Imperial cities and hidden Jewish quarters. Journey from the spiritual heartland of Fez to vibrant Casablanca, discovering synagogues, museums, and the traditions which shaped Moroccan Jewish life for over two millennia.
A Jewish Moroccan Legacy: From Fez to Casablanca offers rich immersion in the communities and customs that made Morocco one of the most enduring centers of Jewish culture in the diaspora. Visit historic sites, meet the local custodians of heritage, and experience culinary, spiritual, and cultural connections beyond the guidebook.
Highlights include:
- Casablanca: Tour the stunning Temple Beth‑El, famous for its elegant stained glass and architecture, followed by the only museum of Moroccan Judaism in the Arab world. Stroll through the old Mellah and visit the Jewish cemetery.
- Rabat: Explore the modest historic Mellah, walk its alleyways, and visit the necropolis at Chellah, reflecting remnants of Jewish presence alongside Roman and Islamic layers.
- Meknes & Volubilis: Along the way to Fez, stop in Meknes to see the Jewish quarter, historic synagogues, and the tomb of Rabbi David Benmidan; continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, showcasing the deep antiquity of Jewish roots in Morocco.
- Fez: Experience Fez el-Jdid’s Mellah, visit the restored Slat al‑Fassiyine synagogue, one of the oldest in continuous use, and the Ibn Danan synagogue and cemetery. Learn about the legacy of scholars like Maimonides and Rabbi Isaac Alfasi.
- Essaouira or Marrakesh: Visit Essaouira’s Jewish Mellah and Bayt Dakira, the House of Memory museum; and Marrakesh’s Lazama synagogue in its historic Mellah district.
This journey is a heartfelt celebration of Sephardic music and language, the craftsmanship of synagogue architecture, the rhythms of Jewish‑Muslim coexistence, and the stories of exodus and revival.
Tailor your journey
Whether you're interested in exploring spiritual traditions, culinary heritage, historic preservation, or memorializing family roots, your itinerary can be customized. Consider private encounters with Moroccan Jewish families, Shabbat experiences in Fez, or workshops on Jewish‑Berber history.
Return to heritage. Celebrate survival. Embrace the Moroccan Jewish journey.
