Marrakech Trip Overview
During this unique experience, you will discover and do the interesting attractions about the history of Jewish Marrakesh Community.
You will dive in the Jewish Quarter “mellah” and see its old Jewish local market, meet the only Kosher Butcher there, visit the synagogue and the awesome jewish cemetery that has been there since the 16th century, speak to the rabbi about the evolution of the Jewish community in Morocco, and last but not least you will get to know about the Moroccan Jewish candies as well as the spices and herbal medicines that had been used by the Moroccan Jews since before the 3rd century.
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* Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
During this unique experience, you will discover and do the interesting attractions about the history of Jewish Marrakesh Community.
You will dive in the Jewish Quarter “mellah” and see its old Jewish local market, meet the only Kosher Butcher there, visit the synagogue and the awesome jewish cemetery that has been there since the 16th century, speak to the rabbi about the evolution of the Jewish community in Morocco, and last but not least you will get to know about the Moroccan Jewish candies as well as the spices and herbal medicines that had been used by the Moroccan Jews since before the 3rd century.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mellah, Marrakech Morocco
DescriptionThe narrow alleys of Mellah were once home to the city’s Jewish population, as seen in landmarks like the Lazama Synagogue, with its tiled courtyard and exhibits on Jewish life, and the tranquil Miaara Jewish cemetery. Nearby are the lively Mellah Market, with meat and produce, and Bab Mellah Spice Souk. European-style cafes, upscale Moroccan restaurants and stalls selling grilled meats and tajines dot the area.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Slat Al Azama Synagogue, Derb Saka, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
like most synagogues erected in Morocco, salat al- azamat, built in 1492, is located in the Mellah, originally meant for accommodating the Jewish community. Beautifully-sized, it was built around a central courtyard, a model of traditional architecture. only recently it has been revamped: a gallery for women (erzat nachim) has been added to its eastern wall and the usually mobile wooden arch, has been replaced by a marble arch adjoining the eastern wall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miaara Jewish Cemetery, Avenue Taoulat Miara Mellah, Marrakech Morocco
implanted in the district originally Jew of the Mellah, the Jewish cemetery of Miaara testifies of the long history of the Jewish community of Marrakesh. old of more than 500 years, this vast space contains graves of a simple appearance and variable sizes, dated several centuries as a few years. on the left are numerous anonymized graves, testimony of the epidemies which raged in the city obliging a fast burying of bodies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rue Bahia Bab Mellah, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Geusts will see the Jewish local Goldsmith area, the Old Jewish Market and meet the jewish butcher cacher exclusively…than guest will take ideas about the authentic Jewish cook . at the end they will have some free time the buy gifts if they want it .
Duration: 40 minutes
