Discover Jewish Morocco on a private 10-day tour from Casablanca, with your own driver and licensed local guides. Visit the mellahs, synagogues and cemeteries of Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Sefrou, Marrakech and Essaouira, with kosher meals and Shabbat planned around you.
Packages, Pricing & Discounts
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Choose from Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive.
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Save 20% for 4+ travelers or 30% for 6+ travelers.
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Book at least 4 months ahead to save 10%, 6 months for 15%, or 9 months for 20%.
Tour Overview
Ten days for Jewish Morocco without the long Sahara drives. Begin in Casablanca at the Museum of Moroccan Judaism, walk the mellahs of Rabat and Fes, stop at the restored Jewish cemetery of Meknes and spend a morning in Sefrou. Then cross the Middle Atlas to Marrakech for the Mellah, the Slat al-Azama Synagogue and the Miâara cemetery, and finish on the Atlantic in Essaouira, the old port of Mogador, with Bayt Dakira and the synagogue and tomb of Rabbi Haim Pinto.
Your 10-Day Jewish Heritage Route
Your tour starts in Casablanca and finishes at Marrakech or Casablanca airport, with nine nights:
- 1 night in Casablanca
- 1 night in Rabat
- 3 nights in Fes
- 2 nights in Marrakech
- 2 nights in Essaouira
The longest day is the drive from Fes to Marrakech, about seven hours with stops. Kosher meals and Shabbat are planned before you travel: tell us what you keep, and read our guide to kosher food in Morocco for how it works on the road.
Choose Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive. Request your private tour quote with your dates, party size and any religious requirements. Shorter on time? See the 7-day northern route on our Morocco Jewish tours page, where you will also find the 13-day journey with the Sahara.
Tour Highlights
- Visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and Temple Beth-El in Casablanca.
- Explore the Fes mellah, the Ibn Danan Synagogue and the Jewish cemetery with a licensed local guide.
- Stop at the restored Jewish cemetery of Meknes and spend a morning in Sefrou.
- Walk the Marrakech Mellah to the Slat al-Azama Synagogue and the Miâara cemetery.
- See Bayt Dakira and the synagogue and tomb of Rabbi Haim Pinto in Essaouira.
- Travel privately, with kosher meals and Shabbat planned around you.
Tour Itinerary
Your driver meets you at Mohammed V Airport and takes you to your hotel, about 45 minutes away. If you arrive early on a weekday, start with the Museum of Moroccan Judaism in the Oasis district; otherwise rest, walk the Corniche and have dinner at a kosher restaurant booked in advance.
With a local guide, visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism, whose collection includes Torah scrolls, Amazigh Jewish jewelry and a rebuilt silversmith’s workshop, and Temple Beth-El, known for its stained-glass windows. Synagogue visits are arranged in advance, so carry your passport. After lunch, drive to Rabat, about 1 hour 15 minutes, and walk the small mellah near the Bab el-Mellah gate before dinner.
See the Kasbah of the Udayas in the morning, then drive to Meknes, about 2 hours. Its old Jewish cemetery dates from 1682 and was restored and reopened in 2022; the city’s cemeteries hold the graves of revered rabbis such as Haim Messas and Raphael Berdugo. Continue to Fes, about an hour away.
Spend the morning in the Fes mellah beside the Royal Palace, the oldest Jewish quarter in Morocco. Visit the 17th-century Ibn Danan Synagogue, restored in 1999, and walk through the Jewish cemetery to the tomb of Lalla Solica Hatchuel and the restored Slat al-Fassiyine synagogue. In the afternoon, your guide takes you into Fes el-Bali for its madrasas, souks and tanneries.
Drive 30 km south to Sefrou, about 40 minutes. Once called the little Jerusalem of Morocco, it was nearly half Jewish in the late 1800s, and the mellah still takes up about half of the old town. Visit the restored Jewish cemetery and the caves of Kef el-Moumen, where tradition places a tomb linked to the prophet Daniel. Spend the afternoon at your own pace in Fes.
This is the long day. Leave after breakfast and cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane and the cedar forests, where Barbary macaques are often seen by the road, then follow the edge of the mountains via Beni Mellal to Marrakech. Your driver plans the stops so that you arrive before dark.
Explore the Mellah with a local guide, past the old spice market and streets that have been given back their original names. Visit the Slat al-Azama Synagogue, which by tradition was founded by exiles from Spain in 1492 and is closed to visitors on Saturdays. Then walk to the Miâara cemetery, the largest Jewish cemetery in Morocco, with more than 20,000 graves. In the afternoon, see the Bahia Palace next door or the Jardin Majorelle.
Drive west through argan country to the coast, about 3 hours, with a stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative. Spend the afternoon walking the Skala ramparts, the medina and the fishing port of Essaouira, once the great trading port of Mogador.
With a local guide, visit Bayt Dakira, the house of memory opened in 2020, which includes the restored Simon Attias Synagogue. In the mellah, see the synagogue of Rabbi Haim Pinto in the house where he lived, then visit his tomb in the Jewish cemetery just outside the walls. The afternoon is free for the beach, the galleries or a long lunch by the port.
Your driver takes you to Marrakech airport, about 3 hours, or to Casablanca airport, about 4 hours 30 minutes, for your flight. If your flight is late in the day, we can plan a last stop on the way.
Tour Inclusions
What’s Included
- Help planning your private tour and assistance 24/7 during the trip
- Airport pickup in Casablanca and drop-off at Marrakech or Casablanca airport
- Private transportation for the confirmed itinerary
- English-speaking private driver
- 9 nights: 1 in Casablanca, 1 in Rabat, 3 in Fes, 2 in Marrakech and 2 in Essaouira
- 9 breakfasts
- Licensed local guides in Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira
- Drinking water in the vehicle
What’s Not Included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Entrance fees and donations at museums, synagogues and cemeteries
- Lunches and dinners, including kosher meals, unless confirmed in your proposal
- Drinks other than the drinking water provided in the vehicle
- Optional activities such as hammam or cooking classes unless confirmed in your proposal
- Tips, shopping and personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Your Tour
Yes. Morocco welcomes millions of visitors every year, and most trips go smoothly. As with any destination, check your government’s latest travel advice before you go. Your driver and our team are on hand throughout the trip if you need anything.
Send us your travel dates, the number of travelers and your preferred package. We’ll confirm the route, accommodation and final price with you. A 25% deposit secures your booking, and we explain the balance payment options before you confirm.
The deposit is non-refundable. If an emergency stops you from travelling, you can use it for a future trip within two years. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can explain the arrangements and any hotel cancellation conditions that apply to your booking.
Yes. Use the Book Your Tour button to choose your dates and number of travelers, then review the packages and booking options. You can also send an enquiry first, and we’ll confirm your route, accommodation and final price before you book.
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add a night, slow the pace, skip a stop or change where you start and finish. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll send you an updated route and quote.
Tipping isn’t required, but it is customary and always appreciated. Many travelers tip their driver and guides at the end of the trip and leave small tips in restaurants and hotels. Give what feels right for the service you received.
Yes. Pick one of our four packages, or tell us the hotels and riads you have in mind. We’ll check availability for your dates and suggest alternatives where they suit the route better.
Get in touch by email, WhatsApp or the enquiry form below. We usually reply within a few hours and are happy to talk through the route, the hotels or anything else before you book.
Yes, with notice. Tell us the level of supervision you keep before we prepare your quote. Casablanca and Marrakech have kosher restaurants; in other towns we arrange meals in advance through a supervised caterer, and on travel days we can provide sealed meals for the road. Hotels and riads are not kosher kitchens, so we confirm in writing what each meal will be. Read more in our guide to kosher food in Morocco.
Yes. We arrange the days so that no driving falls between Friday sunset and Saturday nightfall, with Friday night and Saturday in one city, close to a synagogue where possible. Museums and many synagogues are closed to visitors on Saturday, so Shabbat becomes a quiet day of walking and rest. Tell us your arrival day and we will build the order of the route around it.
No. Many sites are looked after by a caretaker or the local community, and access depends on appointments, services, holidays and security. Tell us which sites matter most to you and we will check access before you travel and plan alternatives where needed.
Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered. Men should cover their heads inside synagogues and in cemeteries, so bring a kippah or a cap. Comfortable shoes help in the mellahs and on the uneven paths of the cemeteries. Ask before taking photographs inside synagogues.
Send us the town, the synagogue, the cemetery or any names and dates you already have. We will check whether a visit is practical and fit it into the route where we can. Access to records or to a particular house cannot be guaranteed.
Day 6, from Fes to Marrakech, is the long one at about seven hours with stops. Days 3 and 8 have around three hours of driving. If you fly home from Casablanca, the last day has a transfer of about four and a half hours.
Yes. Our 13-day Jewish heritage route adds Merzouga, the desert valleys, Ouarzazate and Taroudant between Fes and the coast. See it day by day on our Morocco Jewish tours page.
Choose Your Accommodation Package
Every package includes your private vehicle and driver. Open a package to see where you could stay on this tour, night by night.
Comfort · Level 1 · 4-star hotels and traditional riads
Welcoming 4-star hotels and traditional riads of a similar standard.
- Casablanca: Hotel Kenzi Basma, Hotel Idou Anfa or Club Val d’Anfa
- Rabat: Riad Lalla Zineb or Riad Meftaha
- Tangier: Hotel Palais Zahia or Hilton (4-star)
- Chefchaouen: Riad Hicham, Casa Hassan, Hotel Riad Cherifa, Dar Echchaouen, Palacio Al Andalus or Riad Alhambra Chaouen
- Fes: Riad Sayeda Al Hora, Riad La Perle de la Medina, Riad Al Makan, Riad Zawiyat Fes or Riad Fes Nass Zmane
- Merzouga hotel: Desert Villa Boutique Hotel, Riad Azawad or Dar Morocco
- Sahara camp: Tents with private bathrooms (no A/C) at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Riad Dar Ahlam Dades, Grand Canyon Lodge Dades or Layali Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: Riad Aslal, Riad Tassili Boutique, Riad Challa, Riad Cologne, Riad Croix Berbère or Grand Plaza Hotel
- Essaouira: Riad Raoud Rayhane
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
Luxury · Level 2 · Fine 4-star and selected 5-star stays
Excellent 4-star hotels and selected 5-star riads, with extra comfort and service.
- Casablanca: Barceló Anfa or Kenzi Tower
- Rabat: Riad Zyo
- Tangier: Hotel Barceló Tangier or Hilton Tangier City Center (5-star)
- Chefchaouen: Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Salam Fes, Riad Bensouda, Riad Grand Alcazar or Fès Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
- Merzouga hotel: Riad Serai or Riad Madu
- Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Hotel Xaluca Dades, Kasbah El Kabbab, Skoura Lodge or Les Tourmalines Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: Riad Atlas Palace, Riad Anya & Spa, Riad Diamond, Palais des Princesses, Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah, Kenzi Menara Palace or Hotel Es Saadi
- Essaouira: Hotel Le Medina or Villa Quieta
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
Premium Luxury · Level 3 · Hand-picked 5-star hotels and boutique riads
Hand-picked 5-star hotels and high-end boutique riads.
- Casablanca: Le Doge Relais & Châteaux, Le Casablanca Hotel or Sofitel Casablanca
- Rabat: La Tour Hassan Palace, Sofitel Jardin des Roses, Rabat Marriott or Conrad Rabat Arzana
- Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace
- Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa, or a suite at Riad El Amine, Riad Dar Lys or Riad Salam Fes
- Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
- Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Merzouga Luxury Desert Camps or Desert Luxury Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Berbère Palace, Oz Palace or Kasbah Tamesna in Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: La Maison Arabe, Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Les Jardins de la Médina, Es Saadi Palace, Radisson Blu Carré Eden or Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi
- Essaouira: Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux), Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa or Maison Kasba
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
VIP All-Inclusive · Level 4 · The most prestigious addresses, all meals included
Morocco’s most prestigious 5-star addresses, with all meals included.
- Casablanca: Four Seasons Casablanca or Royal Mansour Casablanca
- Rabat: The Ritz-Carlton Rabat or Four Seasons Rabat
- Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace, with upgraded rooms or suites
- Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Fès Relais & Châteaux, Palais Faraj Suites & Spa or Riad Sahrai
- Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
- Sahara camp: Royal Camp at Desert Luxury Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: A suite at Eden Boutique Dades
- Marrakech: La Sultana, Four Seasons, The Oberoi, Selman or Villa des Orangers
- Essaouira: A suite at Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux)
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
These are examples, not a fixed list. Your proposal names every hotel, riad and camp before you book, and we can change any stay you like. For La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Kasbah Tamadot or Dar Ahlam, see our VIP and luxury tours.
