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Morocco has a rich and historical relationship with Jewish culture and a heritage that spans over thousands of years. Today there are still small Jewish communities in most of the bigger cities, they are the reminder that once there were over 250 000 Jews in Morocco in thriving communities across the country. There are many Jewish heritage and cultural sights throughout the country that attest to these ancient communities, synagogues, cemetaries, Mellah’s (Jewish living quarters) and the only Jewish museum in the Arab world. Morocco is a stunningly diverse country with breathtaking landscapes, ancient imperial cities and a profoundly rich culture. Our Jewish Cultural Heritage Grand Tour is the perfect combination of discovering this beautiful country and tracing the steps of Jewish ancestry in Morocco from the past to the present day. Highlights : Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque, Museum of Moroccan Judaism of Casablanca, Mellah, Temple Beth- El Synagogue, Em Habanim & Neve Chalom, historic sites of Jewish Heritage, Rabat – Mellah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Meknes– Mellah, tomb of Rabbi David Benmidan, Fes – Danan Synagogue, Maimonide Community Center, Ifrane, Seffrou – Mellah and Marrakesh – Lazama Synagogue,Mellah, largest Jewish cemetary in Morocco and Essaouira – Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias Synagogue, Mellah and Jewish cemeteries, Berber villages, camel trek in the Sahara Desert, Night sleeping in Luxury Camp in the Sahara, walking in Dades Valley, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate

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8 Days Moroccan Jewish Ancestry Tour

Step back in time with an 8 day tour tracing the steps of Jewish Ancestry in Morocco from the past to the present day. Morocco has a rich and historical relationship with Jewish culture and a heritage that spans over thousands of years. Today there are still small Jewish communities in most of the bigger cities, they are the reminder that once there were over 250 000 Jews in Morocco in thriving communities across the country. There are many Jewish heritage and cultural sights throughout the country that attest to these ancient communities, synagogues, cemeteries, Mellah’s (Jewish living quarters) and the only Jewish museum in the Arab world. Highlights Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque, Museum of Moroccan Judaism of Casablanca, Mellah, Temple Beth- El Synagogue, Em Habanim & Neve Chalom, historic sites of Jewish Heritage, Rabat – Mellah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Meknes– Mellah, tomb of Rabbi David Benmidan, Fes – Danan Synagogue, Maimonide Community Center, Ifrane, Seffrou – Mellah and Marrakesh – Lazama Synagogue,Mellah, largest Jewish cemetary in Morocco and Essaouira – Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias Synagogue, Mellah and Jewish cemeteries Itinerary This journey is fully customizable and can be tailored to your individual preferences and travel style.

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