Marrakech Jewish Heritage and souks Tour

4.9
(25 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Jewish population resided in Morocco for several thousand years influencing trade and culture, evidenced in each city of Morocco where you will find a Mellah - the old Jewish quarter or ghetto. The Mellah is preserved and remains alive in Marrakech. Walking the Mellah, your guide will explain the history and significance of the Jews in Marrakech while exploring the quarters distinct architecture, meeting with herb and spice traders. We will visit the Slat al-Azama Synagogue, and the Jewish Cemetery ( no visit on Saturday).
Morocco has existed since ancient times with different civilizations because of its critical location. We are locals ,we know the whole city. Then go to Jamaa Elfna square and souks /markets. You can pay either with cash or credit card .Our professional guides will help you in purchasing good quality and send you the tracking numbers in case of shipping your commodities. So please you can trust our guides. They are there to advise and enrich your experience

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
The tour guide service
Lunch
souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your tour guide at Bab Agnaou .Kasbah .Marrakech

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mellah

    The city's small lanes previously housed the city's Jewish community, as evidenced by buildings such as the Lazama Synagogue, which has a tiled courtyard and exhibitions on Jewish life, and the peaceful Miaara Jewish cemetery. The bustling Mellah Market, which sells meat and fruit, and the Bab Mellah Spice Souk are also nearby you can learn about herbs and spices if you like when you visit an herbelist . The area is dotted with European-style cafes, Moroccan restaurants, offering grilled meats and tajines.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Salat al-azamat, like other synagogues built in Morocco, is located in the Mellah and was built around 1492 to serve the Jewish community. It was erected around a central courtyard, and it was a model of traditional architecture. It was only recently renovated: an erzat nachim (women's gallery) was added to the eastern wall, and the typically moveable wooden arch was replaced by a marble arch bordering the eastern wall.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The Jewish cemetery of Miaara, which is located in the Mellah neighborhood, bears witness to Marrakesh's long history as a Jewish community. This large space, which is more than 500 years old, has graves with a basic appearance and varying sizes, dated from several centuries to a few years. On the left, a slew of anonymous graves bear witness to the epidemics that ravaged the city, necessitating hasty burials.

    25 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    Our accredited guidé will show you thé souks /markets .walk with through différent souks sée workshops of handicrafts such as leather.blacksmith woodwork ...and Much more

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Souk Semmarine

    Our certified tour guide will accompany you through the confusing souks /markets of Marrakech and help you to.find good quality of handicraft if you are interested to do shopping in the market.or just discover the workshops of lots of crafts

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Morocco Private Expert

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

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

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