Morocco

The Jewish presence in Morocco dates back to the First Century with Jews arriving in the wake of the Roman destruction of the Second Temple and subsequent dispersion.

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This was one of the most incredible, professional and impactful jounreys we have ever taken. Every single student and sta member was transfomed.

Rabbi Saj Freiberg

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Rabbi Saj Freiberg

 

A JRoots journey to Morocco tells the story of SephardiJews and the rich and beautiful home they built in the midst of the Muslimworld. Whilst there are over one million Morrocan Jews living in Israel today,very few remain in Morocco itself.  Wewill have the privilege of meeting and hearing from those who make up thecurrent Jewish community of Morocco.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

  • • Marrakesh’s 500 year old Synagogue • Mellah (Jewish Quarter) • Berber village in the Ourika Valley • Meet the last Jew in the Atlas Mountains • Old Medina and souks (markets)
    Sunday
    Day 1
  • • Casablanca • Habbous Quarter in the Medina • Mohammed V Square • United Nations Square • The only Jewish museum in Islamic world • Street of the Seven Synagogues
    Monday
    Day 2
  • • Rabat • Jewish Quarter • Mausoleum of Mohammed V
    Tuesday
    Day 3
  • • Fes • Medieval Medina and Mellah (the Jewish Quarter) which houses eleven Synagogues, eight of which are still in use, • Old Jewish cemetery • Reuben Bensadoun synagogue
    Wednesday
    Day 4
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