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This customized tour of Morocco explores all of the most important sites. You will be witness to Chefchaouen. In Fes, you will explore Medina. You will visit Essaouira and Marrakesh. Even the Desert will be included in your tour. This deluxe trip gives the opportunity for a one-of-a-kind journey and authentic cultural interactions.
This Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour is for you if you desire the ideal Moroccan escape. This personalized tour of Morocco visits all the top locations. Chefchaouen will be witnessed by you. You will tour the Medina in Fes. You’ll stop at Essaouira and Marrakech. The Sahara will even be a part of your journey. This luxurious tour offers you the possibility of a unique adventure and genuine cultural encounters.
Welcome to our Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour from Casablanca, a city with a French colonial legacy and traditional Arab Culture. This bustling city serves as the main gateway to Morocco and is well-known for its picturesque Medina alleys lined with Moorish buildings. From the world’s second-largest mosque to some of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in Morocco, there are plenty of amazing attractions on every corner of the city.
We will let you rest after a long flight and take you on a tour of Casablanca’s Jewish Neighborhood first thing in the morning.
Our Casablanca Jewish Heritage trip begins with a stop at some of the most well-known synagogues in the city, such as Beth El, Eim Habanim, and David Hamelekh, which are all situated in the Corniche neighborhood along the shore. Even though there are no longer any Jews living in Casablanca’s historic Jewish Mellah, it’s still an excellent spot to go and check out the kosher butchers. The Jewish cemetery in the mellah is where we will make our next trip. Here, we will see lovely white stone markers with inscriptions in French, Hebrew, and Spanish.
The Museum of Moroccan Judaism, founded by the Casablanca Jewish Community in 1997, is home to a wide variety of religious, anthropological, and artistic items that highlight Jewish daily life. At the Jewish Museum in Casablanca, visitors may expect to view a wide variety of paintings and sculptures as well as Torahs and Chanukah lamps. If there is time, we’ll take you to the charming Casablanca Jewish Club. In the city, there are numerous conventional kosher bakeries and eateries, like Cercle de L’Alliance and La Truffe. We will depart from Casablanca and go to Rabat, the Moroccan capital.
No visit to Morocco is complete without spending a few hours in the country’s capital, Rabat. You’ll be glad to know that the city has a modest Jewish population, with one functioning synagogue and one kosher eatery. The Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V are only two of the fascinating historical sites that Rabat has to offer. We will find numerous authentic Moroccan trinkets in the old medina. In this area of the city, there is also a wonderful flea market.
Later on in the day, you’ll be traveling to Sale, a town renowned for its landmark Great Mosque and the Mausoleum of Sidi Ben Ashir. Numerous souks offering everything from jewelry and household goods to fresh food and spices can be expected.
The blue city of Morocco, Chefchaouen, is where we will stop next. This charming town, which is home to numerous old synagogues, was established in the fifteenth century as Jewish and Moorish settlers fled the Spanish Reconquista. The Medina, the Kasbah from the 15th century, and Utta El Hamam Square are the three most visited sights in the city. The city’s medina is a great place for leisurely strolls and offers the chance to purchase genuine, traditional mementos. The Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen is one of the most significant structures in the town and is popular with tourists due to its charming octagonal minaret.
The shrine of Rabbi Amram ben Diwane is the first place our knowledgeable guide takes us in the morning. It is one of the most important Jewish sanctuaries in Morocco and is situated in the tiny community of Azjen. When we get to Meknes, we’ll take you to the Jewish Quarter, which is renowned for its vibrant courtyard and winding streets. View the Greek and Hebraic inscriptions from the Christina era and be in awe of the splendor of Rabbi David Benmidan’s tomb.
Our tour guide will take you to view the well-known remains of Volubilis in the late afternoon. The basilica, the capital, enormous columns, and a triumphal arch are among the magnificent Roman ruins that are dispersed over a number of acres of land. proceed to Fes.
The next stop on your Morocco travel itinerary is the lovely city of Fes. It should come as no surprise that we will be spending the full day here because it is one of the most well-known cities in medieval Jewish history. Our journey in Fes can begin with the city’s mellah, which was established back in the 15th century. Numerous Jewish saints’ graves, including the well-known Silica, are located in the adjoining Jewish cemetery. During our guided tour of the city, you will also see a variety of Jewish Heritage sites, including synagogues, universities, and mosques.
We will go to the picturesque village of Midelt before heading to the Sahara Desert. The hamlet, which is encircled by the magnificent Ayachi Mountain, is home to a gorgeous synagogue and the Kasbah Myriem Christian monastery. El Karma Couscous, another top-notch attraction, is where local village women congregate and plan a variety of top-notch programs. This is the place to go if you want to learn how to make hand-rolled couscous. Our agenda for the day includes a trip to the desert in the evening.
After breakfast in your riad, you can take a little exploration of the local area before the start of your camel ride; You will visit the Gnawa people – originally from Mali, Senegal, and Sudan- in their village Khamlia, where you will learn about their music and their lifestyle. later, we will drive into the desert area to meet nomad families to explore their way of life.
Today our lunch will be a traditional Berber meal (Berber pizza). you will have the option also to visit the old city of Rissani – the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Rissani is surrounded by about 360 ksars (a fortified village with many towers) and has a big souk (an open market), held three times a week.
Once called Sijilmassa, this was the meeting place for the salt caravans, coming from Tombouctou in Mali. Here you’ll walk through the souk, selling spices, vegetables, and clothes. Drive back to the village of Merzouga. In the afternoon, you will ride your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore what is hidden in the middle of the highest sand dunes in morocco. Dinner will be served in front of the tent where you will spend the night.
Dadès Gorge, a striking scenery, is a wonderful addition to our Jewish Heritage Travel agenda. These lovely valleys provide some of Morocco’s most breathtaking scenery, including breathtaking vistas of the Dades River below. Additionally, you will pass by the well-known Rose Valley, which is located beneath the Central Atlas.
Skoura, one of many kasbahs along the route connecting Tafialet and Ouarzazate, was established in the 12th century. The striking Amerhidl Kasbah from the 17th century is the main draw for thousands of tourists that flock here each year. Along this road, there are a number of other kasbahs, including the Ben Amar, Ait Ben Abou, and Dar Ait Sidi el-Mati Kasbahs. Later on in the day, one of our tour guides will drive you to the tiny village of Arazan to see the Tarodaunt Synagogue, which is incredibly beautiful. One of Morocco’s best-kept secrets is this Adobe synagogue, which is adorned with stunning Amazigh embellishments.
Taroudant also referred to as “Little Marrakech,” is the next stop on our adventure vacation through Morocco. Explore the Maghrebi mystique-infused souqs and squares of Taroudant. The town’s medina is a wonderful starting point for a range of activities, including trekking, and has a more relaxed atmosphere than Marrakesh. Rest up in the evening before continuing on to Marrakesh, one of the tour’s highlights, which is where we’ll be stopping next.
Stepped in history, Marrakech is a lovely imperial city where remnants of Jewish life can be seen on every street corner. Marrakech once had a sizable Jewish population. The Jewish Mellah, Dar Si Sad Museum, Bahia Palace, and Menara Garden are just a few of the city’s attractions that you may visit by following one of our authorized tour operators. Visit the magnificent souks and artisan districts at the well-known Djemaa El Fna square. It is also worthwhile to visit the Jewish cemetery where the remains of Rabbi Mordekhai Ben Attar and Rabbi Hanania Hacohen are interred.
The fishing town of Essaouira is the final stop. This charming town, known for its Jewish and Portuguese heritage, is peppered with hand-painted yellow, white, and blue houses and is home to numerous intriguing woodworking shops and art galleries. You’ll see that the Star of David is still prominently displayed over many of the area’s vibrant homes’ entrances.
Numerous Jews travel to Essaouira for the annual pilgrimage to the grave of renowned Rabbi Haim Pinto in September. The most significant landmarks in this seaside village of Essaouira are the synagogue and the residence of Rabbi Haim Pinto.
The morning of the last day of our Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour is yours to explore Marrakech’s lovely streets before we arrange your transfer to the airport.
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Please If the itineraries we offer do not meet your needs, please contact us. and tell us about your ideas, and one of our experts will contact you to help you create a one-of-a-kind trip…
Yes! The tours our company offers are all completely private. This will allow experience Morocco the way YOU want to. In addition to that, you will of course be always welcome to request stops along the way during the tours, in order to take memorable photographs (or whatever other reason you want!).
In case you are interested in booking a group desert tour, please go ahead and contact us so as to make a suitable group tour for you.
Depending on the sort of accommodations you need or the alterations you would want to make to your personalized trip, we are completely adaptable. However, if any modifications are made at least two weeks before your trip with us, please inform us.
Actually, it could be quite the opposite. Our team makes sure to select the best quality accommodations for our clients, and those tend to get booked full pretty quickly, that’s why it’s not always easy for us to accommodate last-minute bookings.
Therefore, you shouldn’t expect a lower price for such inquiries, but instead a higher one maybe. To avoid such incidents, we strongly advise you to book your tour with us early on, so that we will be able to pick out the best accommodations for you and offer you an unforgettable Morocco experience.
Morocco’s economy is heavily reliant on tourism to meet its financial needs. To put it another way, the Moroccan government wants tourists to feel comfortable and secure while spending their holiday and money in the country.
As a result, it devotes a significant amount of resources, particularly human resources, to ensure that all tourists are secure while in Morocco; this includes tourist police and highly qualified guides who have been accredited by the government after undergoing training.
In terms of extremism and crime rates, we can state that the occurrence of such crimes is similar to that of many European countries, as evidenced by several statistics: low and uncommon.
You could enjoy traveling on your own once you’ve learned your way around and been acquainted with the local culture. You’ll be OK as long as you’re comfortable with it and stay away from the shady areas.
It will also allow you to save some money. However, some destinations require the assistance of a professional guide; you will most likely realize this once you are in such a location, particularly that outside of towns, such as the desert, where you will need a guide to assist you with camels and other items.
We’ll ask you for a deposit to secure your tour with Let’s Visit Morocco once we’ve confirmed an itinerary that works for you/your group (tours shown on our website can be changed based on your needs). We ask that you pay the remaining balance of your trip reservation at the beginning of your tour in Morocco.
Our agency works with clients from all over the world, in order to offer customized trips to suit your needs. You can choose one of our many scheduled trips that can start from Marrakech, Fez, Casablanca or other cities. Our trips to Morocco will allow you to get to know the authentic and genuine Moroccan culture, which will be an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life. From desert excursions, camel rides, mint tea and imperial cities: you won’t feel a second of boredom in Morocco!
