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Overview of Morocco Jewish Tour
From time immemorial Jews have been part of the Moroccan culture like Arabs and Berbers. The Jewish community is one of largest of the country and the population of Moroccan Jews is around 700,000 out of which 30,000 Jews still in Morocco. In 1492, around three million European Muslims and Jews immigrated to Morocco after being driven out of Catholic Spain. Moroccan kings helped the Jews and gave them settler under their monarchy. Jews have preserved their ancient traditions and customs. If you wish to discover the rich Jewish culture and take a sneak peek back into the time then this Morocco Tour is meant for you. We are a luxury Morocco travel agency and we can organize an exciting Morocco Tour at very reasonable prices, check out the details below:
9 Days Morocco Tour - Departs Daily on a Private Basis begins in Casablanca and ends in Marrakesh.
Cost: $2250 per person based on 2 people on your party.
We are a luxury Morocco travel agency that provides custom Morocco tour that suits you convenience. We also provide tailor-make packages and allow you to customize your Morocco trip according to your budget and preferences. The cost of the trip can be adjusted according to your budget and similarly duration of the trip can be altered according to your schedule. So make your Morocco trip with us and sail through beautiful places of Morocco at your own pace.
Accommodations on this Morocco Jewish Tour
We arrange the best of luxury hotels and Riads to make your stay comfortable. Luxurious rooms, exquisite suites, and state-of-the-art amenities of these luxury hotels will leave you spell bound. Here is a brief example that will give you the insight of the accommodation you will stay at:
Rabat: Sofitel Diwan or similar
Fez: Riad Mabrouka
Erfoud: Hotel Xaluca
Ouarzazate: Berber Palace
Marrakesh: Riad Al Fassia
Note: The Hotels and Riads listed are an example; you will stay there or somewhere of similar quality.
Activities: Cultural Connections, Hiking, Walking, Trekking, Exploration, Meet Nomads, Berbers, and Touaregs, Horse Riding, Camel Riding, Camping, and Excursions.
Sight Seeing: Jewish Heritage Sites, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Berber Villages, Atlas Mountains, Souks, Shopping, Formal Gardens, Holy Sites, Roman Ruins, Historical Sites, and Local Villages.
Activity level: Easy to Challenging, depending on your preference.>
Highlights of the Morocco Jewish Tour
-Completely Guided Morocco Tour
-Private Air Conditioned Vehicles
-Private English Speaking Driver
-Luxury Accommodations In 5 Star Hotels
-Discounts on Group Tours
-Expedition-style camping/nomad-style
Detail of Morocco Jewish Tour
Explore Moroccan Jewish culture and know more about their rich culture, traditions and heritage. This adventurous journey will make you experience the rich Jewish and Arab cultures along with Berber, Spanish, Roman, and other influences.
Places you will visit during the Morocco Jewish Tour
Casablanca: The journey starts at Casablanca, one of the most beautiful places of Morocco where you can see the real insight of rich Jewish culture. Visit the newly opened Jewish Museum in Casablanca. Although its collection is still quite formative, this is the first Jewish Museum in an Arab country. Visit the neighborhood that is home to most of Morocco's Jewish Community. Stop by the cultural center and the Bet El synagogue. Some of the top tourist attractions of Casablanca are Habbous quarter, United Nations square, Hassan II mosque, and the medina and Beth-El synagogue. After seeing the highlights of Casablanca and knowing about the largest Jewish community of Morocco you can ahead towards Rabat.
Rabat: Rabat is the capital of Morocco where you can see spectacular historic Imperial monuments. Here you can see the narrow lanes and colorful courtyards of the mellah (Jewish Quarter) and get mesmerized by lush green gardens of the city. You also get to see Rabat's Jewish cemeteries and other Jewish sites. The tranquility and beauty of this magnificent city will leave you spell bound. After touring through Rabat the next destination is Meknes.
Meknes: Meknes is the former capital of Morocco before it shifted to Rabat. Some of the most beautiful sights of the city include beautiful embellished medina walls and the grand gate adorned with Almohad patterns, Christian renegade, zellij mosaics, Roman ruins of Volubilis and active and historic synagogues feature Hebraic and Greek inscriptions. In Meknes you can visit the Mellah which is known for its historic Jewish street names. The city was founded by Moulay Ismail in 17th Century and the Jewish existence in the city can be manifested from the Hebraic epitaphs dating from the Christian era and the Greek inscriptions in the local Synagogues. Some of the other popular places that you can visit include Bab El Mansour, the Hedim square and the mosque of Moulay Ismail.
Fez: The next place of visit is Fez which is also known as the heart of the nation. Here you can tour Fez el-Bali ("Fez the Old"). In this beautiful Islamic city you can also see some ancient Jewish quarters. You can also visit the recently restored Ibn Danan synagogue and the oldest extant synagogue in Fez which is a UNESCO world heritage. Fez is the city of centuries-old mosques, synagogues, and universities where you can the multi-colored vats of the open-air tanneries, and shop for traditional wares made from copper, ceramics, and leather. You can know more about the Jewish heritage in the Mellah, where you can shop for artisan craft antique Jewish goods and handcrafted jewelry. Mellah is a Jewish Cemetery and Habarim Synagogue which is now turned into a museum with detailed genealogical records.
Atlas Mountains: Next head over the Middle Atlas Mountains, traveling through fragrant, dense pine and cedar forests, terraced farms, and sienna mud-brick Berber villages. Lunch in Midelt, a sleepy village bursting with colorful minerals and fossils on display by roadside vendors. As you approach central Morocco, and the dramatic escarpments, plunging ravines and palm-filled gorges of Ziz Valley, you pass through the oasis region of Erfoud, a desert outpost where hand-loomed Berber rugs are bargained for over mint tea. Nearby Merzouga is the point of departure for your Sahara Desert immersion. Explore the mystical landscape as you ride on camelback, led by a Bedouin guide robed in the flowing blue garb of the Tuareg people, through the stunning sands. As night falls, delight in a Moroccan feast cooked in the elements. Sleep in a nomad tent beneath the innumerable stars of the clear desert sky, or in a comfortable hotel in searing summer months. Awake with the sunrise to watch the colors of the desert change before your eyes. Continue your journey through the Dadès Valley and its Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route. Stop in the Todra Gorge to marvel at the natural force that carved this quiet Berber oasis and rock-climbing haven. Overnight in Ouarzazate, a thriving trading post and Morocco’s modern-day Hollywood. Next, traverse the breathtaking snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, the largest mountain chain in Africa. Stop en route at the fortified village of Ait ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site and the backdrop for famous films such as Lawrence of Arabia and The Last Temptation of Christ.
Marrakesh: The last but definitely not the least an ancient oasis city of weathered pink buildings and orange groves. Here you can visit the local souks, architectural palaces, tranquility gardens, and historic monuments. You can also view the Marrakesh’s mellah, established in the 16th century, were your can explore the Jewish traditions. Other popular tourist attraction of Marrakesh includes the Palais de la Bahia, the Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Arts, and the beautiful Jardin Menara. The must see place here is carnivalesque public square Djemaa el-Fna where you can see sellers, snake charmers, magicians, and storytellers and experience the local essence of Morocco.
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