Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour

Introduction of Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour

Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour Discovering historical Jewish heritage and culture in Morocco is now possible with the Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour offered by Zwintravel. With a focus on visiting Jewish cultural sites such as cemeteries, synagogues, and tombs of influential Jews, this 12-day tour offers an opportunity to traverse the country from the Sahara Desert to the Atlas Mountains and city medinas of Moroccan Jewish heritage.

The tour also includes visits to the Museum of Moroccan Judaism in Casablanca and the unique Adobe Synagogue of Arazan in Taroudant. In addition to exploring historic sites, visitors can participate in Shabbat services, dine with Jewish families on the Sabbath, and learn how to make historic Jewish crafts such as pottery and ancient Hebraic Arabic calligraphy.

The Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour is led by expert licensed guides who specialise in Jewish heritage, convey Morocco’s grand Jewish history, and offer a customized experience based on the interests of the visitors. As the largest Jewish community in the Muslim world before the founding of Israel in 1948, Morocco has a trove of history to explore, and this tour is ideal for travelers who want to uncover it.

Overview of Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour

At Zwintravel, we’re committed to creating unforgettable Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour experiences that leave a lasting impression. Our Jewish tours of Morocco are designed to offer a blend of cultural immersion, adventure, and relaxation, giving you the chance to explore this enchanting country in a way that’s tailored to your interests and preferences.

1. There are offers of Jewish tours of Morocco to explore historical Jewish heritage and culture in various parts of the country, including visits to cultural sites, cemeteries, synagogues, and tombs of influential Jews.
2. The 12-day tour includes visits to the Museum of Moroccan Judaism in Casablanca and the unique Adobe Synagogue of Arazan in Taroudant.
3. The itinerary also includes visits to cities like Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Essaouira, as well as the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Ziz Valley, and the Sahara Desert.
4. Jewish travelers can participate in Shabbat services and dine with a Jewish family on the Sabbath. Kosher meals can also be catered in hotels or at local Kosher restaurants.
5. Sites visited on the tour include various Jewish synagogues, mellahs (Jewish quarters), cemeteries, and tombs of influential Jews.

Most Jewish Cultural Sites

Our Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour takes you to significant cultural sites, such as synagogues, cemeteries, and historic neighbourhoods. You’ll visit the beautiful Lazama Synagogue in Marrakech and explore the Jewish Quarter of Fes. You’ll also see Essaouira’s well-preserved Jewish cemetery. Our tours offer a unique opportunity to learn about Morocco’s Jewish heritage and culture.

•  Beth-El Temple Em Habanim and Temple Neve Shalom Synagogues in Casablanca
• Jewish Mellah and Chellah Kasbah in Rabat
• Tomb of Rabbi David ben Imdan and the historic Jewish quarter in Meknes
• Synagogues, Jewish Mellah of Fes, and cemeteries in Fes
• Jewish Mellah in Sefrou
• Berber villages and Ziz Valley full of date palm trees and fortified Kasbahs along the Middle Atlas Mountains
• Camel ride and Merzouga luxury desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes
• Walk through Dades Gorges
• Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Berber rug cooperatives in Taznakht
• Walled medina, Jewish Mellah, and 700-year-old adobe-built synagogue in Arazan village in Taroudant
• Jewish quarter, Mellah, and Synagogues Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias in Essaouira
• Tomb of Solica and two Jewish Cemeteries in Fes
• Chaim Pinto Synagogue and Slat Lkahal Synagogue in Essaouira
• Shaarei T’filah Synagogue in Marrakech

Our Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour Itinerary

• This 12-day Jewish tour of Morocco starts in Casablanca, where visitors will see the Mosque of Hassan II and dine at one of the few Kosher restaurants in the city.

• The tour will also visit several synagogues, including Beth-El Temple Em Habanim and Temple Neve Shalom Synagogues. In Rabat, the tour will visit the Jewish Mellah, learn about the capital city’s current and historical Jewish life, and tour the Chellah Kasbah. In Meknes, visitors will pay their respects at the tomb of Rabbi David ben Imdan and explore the old Jewish quarter. The tour of Fes includes visits to remarkable synagogues, the Jewish Mellah, and cemeteries.

• On the way south to the Sahara Desert, the tour will stop in Sefrou, a town where Jews used to make up half the population. Visitors will also explore Berber villages and the Ziz Valley, full of date palm trees and fortified Kasbahs.

• In the desert, visitors will take an exciting camel ride to the summit of the dunes and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner at a desert camp. The tour also includes visits to the Dades Gorges, the sweet-smelling Damascene rose product cooperatives in Kelaa M’gouna, and the beautifully restored Kasbah Amredhil in the Skoura oasis.

• Visitors will also explore Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Berber rug cooperatives in Taznakht. In Taroudant, guests will tour the famous walled medina, the Jewish Mellah, and the 700-year-old adobe-built synagogue in Arazan village. The tour ends in Essaouira, where visitors will explore the Jewish quarter, the Mellah, and the recently opened Synagogues Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias. There are options for Shabbat services and dining experiences, and the tour is led by expertly licensed guides who are Jewish heritage specialists.

Conclusion 

The Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour offered by Zwintravel provides a unique opportunity for travelers to explore the rich historical Jewish heritage and culture of Morocco. With visits to museums, synagogues, cemeteries, and other cultural sites all led by expert licensed guides who are Jewish Heritage specialists, travelers can gain a deeper understanding of the Sephardic Jewish traditions and hidden jewels of Morocco’s Jewish past.

The Top 6 Jewish Tours can also be customized to suit the interests of Jewish families, including Kosher dining options and the chance to learn traditional Jewish crafts. With a history stretching back over 2000 years, Morocco is a treasure trove waiting to be explored by those wishing to discover the country’s fascinating Jewish heritage.

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