day 1 : arrival in marrakech
Welcome to Marrakech, known as the red city and a popular travel destination in Morocco. Upon arrival, your private driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in and some relaxation, your driver will take you to the vibrant Jemaa El Fna Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its snake charmers, acrobats, storytellers, and musicians.
day 2 : marrakech exploration
Today, embark on a guided tour of Marrakech, a city with a thriving native Jewish community specializing in commerce and handicrafts, known for its rabbinical schools and scholars. Begin your tour with a visit to the Jewish Mellah, featuring well-maintained cemeteries and synagogues. Explore the 19th-century Bahia Palace and the 16th-century Ben Youssef Madrasa, marveling at the intricate Zellij, carved cedar ceilings, and calligraphy. Wander through the labyrinthine alleys to immerse yourself in the bustling souks of Marrakech. Next, visit the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque and the opulent Saadian Tombs, dating back 500 years. Conclude your tour at the enchanting Majorelle Gardens, famous for its botanical collection from around the world. Your guided tour ends at Djmaâ el Fnaâ Square.
day 3 : marrakech to essaouira
Today, depart from Marrakech towards the Atlantic coast and the ancient Phoenician town of Essaouira. This captivating fishing town, adorned with blue, white, and yellow houses, boasts historic ramparts, a rich Islamic-Jewish history, skilled craftsmen, art galleries, an enthusiastic artist community, and delectable seafood. Essaouira is also renowned for hosting the annual Gnaoua Music Festival. Stroll through its narrow, charming Medina alleys, visit the Jewish cemetery, and explore the historical synagogues like Slat Rabbi Chaïm Pinto and Slat Attias.
day 4 : essaouira to taroudant
Following breakfast, leave Essaouira for Agadir, known for its beautiful sandy beaches and resorts. Along the way, witness goats perched on Argan trees and spot various bird species. Explore Agadir, including the old ruined Kasbah, and savor lunch with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Continue your journey to Taroudant, often referred to as the "Little Marrakesh," nestled between the Western High Atlas Plateau and the Anti Atlas. Explore its beautiful gardens, tanneries, ochre-colored ramparts, and bustling souks offering cotton, wool, antiques, spices, and exquisite Thuja wood items.
day 5 : taroudant to ouarzazate
Depart Taroudant and head to Arazane, a captivating Berber village. Explore the intriguing Dodi Synagogue before traveling to Taliouine, famous for its saffron production. Enjoy a saffron-infused lunch and visit local saffron cooperatives to learn about cultivation. Continue your journey to Tiffoultoute Kasbah, once the residence of Glaoui, Pasha of Marrakech. Then, head to the UNESCO-protected Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, known for its ancient mud dwellings. Explore the Kasbah, noting the former camel caravan trade route. Visit sites featured in famous movies like Game of Thrones, The Jewel of the Nile, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia. Finally, reach Ouarzazate, often called the Hollywood of Africa.
Overnight with dinner
day 6 : ouarzazate to merzouga desert
After breakfast, visit one of the world's largest cinematographic studios in Atlas. Depart for Skoura's palm grove and the Rose Valley, known for its Damascene roses. Continue to Tinghir and explore the breathtaking Todra Gorges, featuring high limestone cliffs and Kasbahs. Head to the Tafilalet Oases to witness the ancient irrigation system of "Khettarat." Arrive in Erfoud, known for meteorites and fossils. Catch your first glimpse of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and enjoy a camel ride to witness the sunset over the golden dunes. Experience a celestial overnight in the desert.
Overnight with dinner
day 7 : merzouga to fez
Rise early to witness the magical sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, depart for Fez via Rissani, where you'll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and the 150-year-old synagogue and Mellah. Journey through the Ziz Palms valley to Midelt for lunch. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Azrou and its cedar wood handicraft. Enjoy panoramic views and refreshing breezes as you reach the medieval Medina of Fez for an overnight stay.
day 8 : exploring fez
Today, explore the ancient Fez Medina, surrounded by nine miles of ramparts. Begin at the Royal Palace, known for its magnificent bronze gates. Visit the Mellah, Jewish cemetery, and the well-preserved Ibn Danan synagogue. Enjoy panoramic views of the Medina and explore the ceramics quarter. Wander the bustling Medina's narrow streets, discovering fresh fruit, spices, Berber carpets, brassware, silverware, and traditional jewelry. Visit El-Attarine, El Bou Inania Medersas, and the Karaouine university-mosque. Lunch at a traditional restaurant near Nejjarine Square. End your tour at the blue gate "Bab Boujloud" and return to your hotel for the night.
day 9 : fez - volubilis - meknes - chefchaoun
Today We leave to Meknes, the capital of Moulay Ismail’s empire, was once called “the Moroccan Versailles”, strategically located in the foothills of the Middle Atlas and surrounded by fertile plains and abundant water supplies. It was Birthplace of the famous 18th century scholar and cabbalist Ribbi Hayyim Ben Moses Ibn Attar. Start your tour here, driving through the Ramparts and monumental gates, visit the glorious Bab Al-Mansour, the bustling El Hedim Square, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, continue on to visit the granaries, the Royal Stables, and the House of Water. We visit the new and old Mellah, beautiful well-kept synagogues, and the old Jewish cemetery, where several saints are buried including the ‘Patron of Meknes’ Rabbi David Benmidan.than we the imperial city of meknas to the well-preserved ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis where you will see a Hebrew epitaph proving the existence of a Jewish community during the Roman occupation; the World UNESCO site of Volubilis contains mansions, incredible mosaics, ancient olive presses, monumental arches and Corinthian columns.travel straight on to the blue-washed city of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Chefchaoen offers endless winding narrow streets and picturesque buildings. Find Plaza Outa el Hammam for a restaurant or café and enjoy a meal as you people watch., explore the nearby kasbah (old fortification) and tour the garden, museum, and some of the old prison cells. follow the street east to pass over the Ras el Ma Spring and ascend the path (20-30 minutes) until you reach the abandoned white Spanish Mosque. Enjoy one last view over Chefchaouen as the sun sets behind the mountains.
day 10 : chefchaouan - casablanca
Today we leave the administrative capital to the economic Casablanca, a home to the largest remaining Jewish community in Morocco. stop in the town of Ouazzane, which is a holy city for many Moroccan Jews. Annually, they make a pilgrimage to this town to visit Rabbi Amram ben Diwan's tomb. Born in Jerusalem, this rabbi was known for performing many miracles in Morocco during his lifetime. continue to Casablanca. We drive to visit the Temple Beth-El, the main Jewish Synagogue, famous for its uniquely beautiful stained-glass windows attracting tourists from around the world. Not just this, but experience the Jewish culture by paying a visit to witness the ethnography in its finest form at the Museum of Moroccan Judaism. It is truly a historic marvel! Move down now to the Habous Quarter in the New Medina, a mix of European art deco and Moorish style, pre-dating the French protectorate.
day 11 : casablanca – back to the airport
Transfer to the Airport to take your flight home with a good an amazing experience and best memories about Jewish Heritage Tour in Morocco.