Here’s a detailed 5 Days Jewish Morocco Tours starting in Marrakech and ending in Fes, with a visit to the Merzouga Desert. This tour focuses on key Jewish historical sites, offering a fascinating insight into the Jewish legacy in Morocco. Distances (km) and travel times (hours) are also included for each day.
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
- Distance: No travel, local sightseeing
- Highlights:
- Begin your Jewish Morocco tours by exploring the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) in Marrakech. The Slat Al Azama Synagogue is a significant landmark of Jewish heritage in Morocco and offers a glimpse into the Jewish community’s historical role in the city.
- Visit the Jewish Cemetery in Marrakech, one of the oldest in Morocco.
- Optionally, enjoy a walk around Djemaa el-Fna Square and visit traditional markets.
Overnight: Stay in a riad or hotel in Marrakech.
Day 2: Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
- Distance: 190 km
- Travel Time: 3.5–4 hours
- Highlights:
- Depart from Marrakech in the morning towards Ait Benhaddou. En route, enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains.
- Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its fortified kasbahs, which are steeped in history, including a Jewish presence in the region.
- Continue to Ouarzazate, which is also rich in Jewish history, notably the Kasbah Taourirt.
- Explore the Jewish heritage in southern Morocco, with traces of Jewish influence in the local architecture.
Overnight: Stay in Ouarzazate.
Day 3: Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi)
- Distance: 270 km
- Travel Time: 5–6 hours
- Highlights:
- Begin your journey towards the Merzouga Desert, passing through the Draa Valley, and remote desert landscapes.
- Merzouga, is home to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where Jewish families once played a significant role in desert trade routes.
- Visit Ksar Merzouga, an ancient fortified village that offers insight into the Jewish communities that lived in this area.
Overnight: Stay in a desert camp or local guesthouse near Merzouga.
Day 4: Merzouga to Rissani and Fes
- Distance: 350 km
- Travel Time: 6–7 hours
- Highlights:
- In the morning, visit Rissani, a town with deep Jewish connections, particularly the Zaouia Moulay Ali Cherif shrine. Jews historically played an important role in Rissani’s economy and religious life.
- Continue your journey towards Fes, one of the most important cities for Jewish heritage tours Morocco,
- Upon arrival in Fes, visit the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), home to the Aben Danan Synagogue and the Jewish Cemetery.
- Explore the tomb of Maimonides in Fes, one of the most significant figures in Jewish history, and a pilgrimage site for Jews.
Overnight: Stay in a riad or hotel in Fes.
Day 5: Fes – Explore Jewish Heritage Sites
- Distance: No travel, local sightseeing
- Highlights:
- Spend the day exploring Fes’s Jewish Quarter (Mellah), which holds many landmarks tied to Jewish history.
- Visit the Aben Danan Synagogue, one of the oldest and most significant in Fes, and the Jewish Cemetery, where many important Jewish figures are buried.
- Discover the Maimonides Tomb and learn about his profound influence on Jewish philosophy.
- Optionally, explore the Royal Palace and stroll through Fes’s ancient medina.
Overnight: Stay in Fes or prepare for departure.
Tour Highlights Tour Highlights
- Marrakech: Start your Jewish Morocco tours by exploring the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), Slat Al Azama Synagogue, and the Jewish Cemetery—historical sites reflecting Morocco’s Jewish heritage.
- Ait Benhaddou: Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou kasbahs, which offer a unique blend of Jewish and Berber architecture.
- Ouarzazate: Visit Kasbah Taourirt and delve into the Jewish heritage of southern Morocco.
- Merzouga Desert: Explore the Erg Chebbi dunes and learn about Jewish desert communities that once thrived along ancient trade routes.
- Fes: The Mellah of Fes is one of the oldest and most significant Jewish districts in Morocco. Visit the Aben Danan Synagogue, the Maimonides Tomb, and the Jewish Cemetery, all integral parts of Jewish heritage tours Morocco,
Price includes
✅Travel in a private 4×4 or air-conditioned minivan with fuel included.
✅Pick-up from any location in Marrakech.
✅An English-speaking private driver/guide will accompany you.
✅Stay 3 nights in top-notch hotels or riads.
✅Spend 1 night in a luxury desert camp with a private bathroom.
✅Sandboards are ready to use at the camp.
✅Enjoy a camel ride (one camel per person) or ride in a 4×4.
✅Experience a desert tour in a 4×4.
✅Drop-off at any location in Fes.
✅2 Dinners and all breakfasts are included.
Price Does Not Include
❎Lunches & Drinks