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Explore Morocco's Jewish heritage in Casablanca, Fez, Rabat and Marrakesh, visiting synagogues and historic Mellahs. Enjoy stunning landmarks and a blend of cultures on this 7-day Jewish Heritage Tour

Highlights

• Explore Morocco's Jewish heritage with synagogues and Mellahs, blending culture
• Fez's medina and Aben Danan Synagogue
• Marvel at Hassan II Mosque and Majorelle Garden's beauty
• Connect with artisans' ancient pottery, leather crafts
• Feel history at Marrakech's Jewish Cemetery tombs

Description

Embark on a mesmerizing 7-day journey through Morocco's soul, where Jewish heritage weaves into its cultural mosaic. Begin in Casablanca, arriving at Mohammed V Airport and transferring to Hotel Le Doge or Le Casablanca in the city center. Home to Morocco's largest Jewish community, explore synagogues, kosher eateries, and community centers. Visit the striking Museum of Moroccan Judaism, supported by Jews and non-Jews alike, then Temple Beth-El with its beautiful stained-glass windows. Stroll to the impressive Hassan II Mosque by the waterfront, then relax at leisure. Day 2 drives to Meknes, 17th-century capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail and former Jewish hub. Stroll the old Mellah, visit Royal Stables, and admire Bab Mansour Gate. Traditions endure despite small numbers. Through fertile valleys to Volubilis, Roman ruins with shimmering mosaics and a Hebrew epitaph proving ancient Jewish presence Morocco's diaspora legacy. Scenic route to Fez, spiritual capital; taste the lively Medina, check into Hotel Sahrai, and unwind (B). Day 3 in Fez, oldest imperial city and North Africa's Jewish learning heart. Middle Ages saw Jews harmonize with Muslims and Christians, advancing philosophy, science, and trade Maimonides lived here. Explore 15th-century Mellah with Andalusian balconies. Visit preserved Aben Danan Synagogue: carved ceiling, Hebrew inscriptions, restored bimah. Jewish Cemetery's whitewashed tombs honor sages and rabbis. Royal Palace highlights proximity to power; Roben Bensadou Synagogue in new city. Afternoon in UNESCO medina: alleys alive with pottery, leather, textile artisans using ancient techniques. Hotel Sahrai (B). Day 4 to Rabat, capital. Pass Royal Palace, elegant Hassan Tower; Mausoleum of Mohammed V's white marble and stained-glass honors WWII protector of Jews from Vichy laws. His words There are no Jews in Morocco, only subjects'cherished in history. Afternoon south to Marrakech, 'Pearl of the South.' Check into Gueliz area's Radisson Blu Carre Eden or Bab Hotel. Sunset at Djemaa El Fna Square: storytellers, snake charmers (B). Day 5 in Marrakech, once home to tens of thousands of Jews 1492 Spanish refugees enriching crafts, trade, diplomacy. Koutoubia Tower landmark, then 19th-century Bahia Palace's Andalusian courtyards, mosaics. Mellah: active Slat Al Azama Synagogue, Jewish Community Center. Centuries-old Cemetery: white tombs under desert sun. Colorful Majorelle Garden, Yves Saint Laurent's pride. Return to elegant Guil neighborhood hotel (B). Day 6 leisure in Marrakech. Relax or guided medina walk: hidden alleys, workshops, Jemaa el-Fnaa vibe of intertwined Jewish-Muslim life. Radisson Blu Carre Eden/Bab Hotel (B). Day 7 breakfast, transfer to Casablanca airport. Optional 'Beyond the Morocco Experience' post-tour. This tour immerses you in history, from ancient sites to vibrant markets, blending Jewish legacy with Morocco's allure private guides, deluxe stays, breakfasts included.

Includes

Private transfers Private touring and sightseeing Private licensed guides Local guides with five or fewer travelers Full-time Tour Director with six or more travelers Deluxe hotels in Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakesh Breakfast daily at the hotels Complete program with insights to the Jewish history in Morocco All taxes and fees

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund