Casablanca Jewish Family Roots & Genealogy Tour

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 14 more

Discover your ancestral roots on a private heritage tour of Casablanca designed for families with Moroccan Jewish ancestry. Led by expert guide Abdellatif, this experience includes personalized genealogy research before your visit and a customized heritage dossier. Explore important Jewish landmarks, including historic synagogues, the Mellah, and the Casablanca Jewish Cemetery, where you can take part in the traditional stone-placing ceremony. Walk through the neighborhoods of your ancestors and connect with Morocco's rich Jewish heritage in a meaningful and personal way.

Please note: The Museum of Moroccan Judaism is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. When unavailable, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.

* Personalized genealogy research
* Historic synagogues and Jewish heritage sites
* Private guide and transportation
* Customized heritage experience

What's Included

All entry fees
Personalized heritage summary document provided at the end of the tour
Private licensed expert guide
Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off in Casablanca
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver throughout the tour
Jewish Cemetery visit with a traditional stone-placing ceremony
Pre-tour family genealogy research
Lunch
Personal shopping expenses
Gratuities for the guide and driver
Deep genealogical research beyond the initial family name and record search

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For hotel pickups, your private guide and driver will meet you in the main lobby or outside the main entrance. For cruise ship travelers, we provide pickup directly at the Casablanca Cruise Port terminal exit gates. Please provide your accommodation name or cruise ship details at least 24 hours prior to departure.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the only Jewish museum in the Arab world. With your expert guide, gain exclusive access to the genealogical archives, featuring centuries-old marriage contracts (ketubot), historical community photographs, and preserved family registers.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Walk the historic streets where Casablanca's Jewish families built a life alongside their Muslim neighbors for generations. See the traditional overhanging balcony architecture and search for fading Hebrew inscriptions on doorways. If your ancestors' specific address is known, we will customize the route to pass by their former family home.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Temple Beth-El

    Step inside one of the most magnificent and beautifully maintained active synagogues in North Africa. Admire the striking stained-glass windows and stand inside the historic sanctuary where your family most likely gathered to pray, celebrate, and mark generations of milestones.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Visit this intimate, historic neighborhood synagogue. Unlike the grand community temples, this is where everyday Jewish neighborhood life unfolded—from weekday minyans to tight-knit bar mitzvahs and community gatherings.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    A deeply moving and respectful visit to honor those who came before. With advance notice, we can help search for ancestral graves. Participate in the beautiful, traditional Jewish ritual of placing a small stone on a grave as an enduring act of shared memory.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Typically Morocco Tours

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Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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