10 days Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour

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10 days Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour

10 Days Starting in 9C97+XPJ, Rte de Nouasseur, Casablanca, Morocco and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco

Visiting: Hassan II Mosque, La Corniche, Rick's Café, Habbous, United Nations Square, Museum of Moroccan Judaism, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rabat, Rabat Medina, Chellah, Hassan Tower, Royal Palace of Rabat, Meknes, Conservation du site Archéologique de volubilis, Fes, Mellah, Synagogue Habarim, Jewish cemetery, Chouara Tanneries, Al Attarine Madrasa, Mosque and University Karaouiyn, Ifran, Midelt, Erfoud, Merzouga, Dadès Gorges, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Marrakesh, 9C97+XPJ Nouaceur

Tour operator:

Marrakesh Journeys

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 14

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

2-75

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$4639

$4231 (USD) Operator discount: -$186 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$223

Tour Overview

This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to witness its ancient monuments and sacred mosques, its endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and lively souks. As we travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakesh to the High Atlas and the vast desert, we open our eyes and hearts to a truly foreign land, ancient culture and truly hospitable people. Marrakesh Journeys welcomes you to this Jewish Heritage Tour. Morocco’s Jewish community was and remains one of the most important in the Arab world. There is significant Jewish folklore and heritage wherever you go along the kingdom, yet its heritage and history are largely unknown abroad. We are exploring this heritage of the Jewish and learning about Morocco’s multilayered history. Jews have lived here for thousands of years and have lost nothing of their ancient traditions, special customs, and culture. the kings of Morocco have always protected the Jews from evil and helped some Jews grow the wealth that has supported the monarchy for so many years. This is an excellent Jewish heritage tour that will allow you to discover the history of Jewish in Morocco, and some of the highlights include the Jewish museum in Casablanca and the synagogues in Fes.

Highlights

Explore The Jewish History and Jewish quarters (Mellah) in Casablanca, Marrakech, and Fes
Have a visit to the Beth El Temple founded in Casablanca as well as the museum of Jewish
Have a stroll in the Mellah alleyways in Fes
Visit the service at the synagogue in Marrakech
Taste a delicious meal in the ruggedly scenic Atlas Mountains
Experience to sleep a night in a luxury camp and trek the camel in the desert of Sahara
Walk among Marrakech’s Souqs (Markets)
Join the revelry at Marrakech’s famed Djemaa el-Fna at sunset
Be accompanied by an expert private driver throughout your journey

Places You'll See

Koutoubia Mosque - Marrakesh, Morocco

Jemaa El Fna Square - Marrakesh, Morocco

Hassan Ii Mosque - Casablanca, Morocco

Volubilis - Morocco

Merzouga Desert - Morocco

Spice Market - Marrakesh, Morocco

Atlas Mountains - Morocco

Spice Market - Marrakesh, Morocco

Atlas Mountains - Morocco

Bab Boujloud - Fez, Morocco

Majorelle Gardens - Marrakesh, Morocco

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival To Casablanca

Location: Mohammed V International Airport, Hassan II Mosque, La Corniche, Rick's Café, Habbous, United Nations Square, Museum of Moroccan Judaism, Sacred Heart Cathedral

Accommodation Name: Barceló Anfa Casablanca

On your arrival at Casablanca airport, you will be greeted by a Marrakesh Journeys tour manager who will assist you with your luggage and transfer you to your hotel in Casablanca.
In the afternoon we will have an Orientation tour of Casablanca, including the Habbous quarter, the United Nations square, the exterior of the Royal Palace, and an interior visit of the Hassan II mosque, one of the Islamic world’s stunning monuments.
Suggested dinner at Rick’s cafe and overnight at your hotel

Day 2 : Casablanca & Rabat Visits

Location: Rabat, Rabat Medina, Kasbah des Oudayas, Chellah, Hassan Tower, Royal Palace of Rabat

Accommodation Name: Hôtel la Tour Hassan Palace

After breakfast in Casablanca, we will visit the interior of the Hassan II Great Mosque, one of the Islamic world’s greatest monuments, followed by a visit of the Place Mohammed V, Casablanca Jewish Museum and the United Nations Square, and the surroundings of the Royal Palace before strolling along the Ain Diab corniche as well as a visit to the Temple Beth- El Synagogue, Em Habanim & Neve Chalom in Casablanca. After Casablanca, we will continue departure to the administrative capital of Morocco. In Rabat, we will visit the splendid Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower. Overnight at your selected accommodation

Rabat

Rabat literally “Fortified Place,” is the capital city of Morocco. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg. On the facing shore of the river lies Salé, Rabat’s bedroom community. Together with Temara, the cities account for a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million. It is an easy-going city by Moroccan standards. The city of Rabat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 3 : Rabat - Meknes - Fes

Location: Meknes, Conservation du site Archéologique de volubilis, Fes

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hôtel Sahrai

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

On day three of the Jewish Heritage Tour, after breakfast in Rabat, set off through the Moroccan countryside on your way to Meknes. A cultural center for more than ten centuries, Meknes boasts a fascinating medina (old city) and maze of streets filled with colorful stalls and architectural delights such as the intricately carved Bab el-Mansour. Continue to Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s holiest city, and then onto the Roman ruins at Volubilis to see the Triumphal Arch and exquisite mosaics. Late this afternoon, arrive in Fez.

Day 4 : Fes Guided Tour

Location: Fes, Mellah, Synagogue Habarim, Jewish cemetery, Chouara Tanneries, Al Attarine Madrasa, Mosque and University Karaouiyn

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hôtel Sahrai

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the day exploring Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities and the country’s religious and cultural heart. See the old medina, the largest living Islamic medieval city in the world, before visiting the Kairaouine mosque, where a meeting with a senior cleric in the private library has been arranged. Continue through the Jewish quarter to the Nejjarine Museum of Woods & Crafts and the nearby fountain. After lunch, visit the Bou Inania madrasa, an excellent example of Marinid architecture and one of the few religious sites accessible to non-Muslims. Finish the day with a short drive to the Merenid tombs. Formerly a 16th-century palace and necropolis, the ruins offer panoramic views of the city ramparts.

Day 5 : Fes - Ifrane - Erfoud

Location: Ifran, Midelt, Erfoud

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Kasbah Hôtel Xaluca Arfoud

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continues our Jewish Heritage Tour, we will make our way south toward the Sahara Desert, the drive is about 6.5 hours which may seem a lot but don’t worry, our drivers will make it very enjoyable and we have scheduled a night in the city of Erfoud so that next day, we will have a full day to explore the desert.
We will drive through fertile valleys and into the cedar forests and beautiful lakes of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a picnic lunch at the nature reserve of Midelt before descending into the impressive palm groves and fortified villages of the Ziz valley arriving at Erfoud around 4 pm.

Day 6 : Erfoud - Sahara (Erg Chebbi Dunes)

Location: Merzouga

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Xaluca Merzouga

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning at your leisure in Erfoud, then we will head to the village of Merzouga via the holy city of Rissani, a site where the ancestors of the Alaouite Dynasty are buried in the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sherif. Also in this Jewish Heritage Tour, you will visit the ruins of Ksar Abbar, a Kasbah that dates from the 17th century. Continuation to the village of Khamlia known for its Jazz and Gnawa music before we arrive at the auberge close to the dunes, we will then have lunch, and relax for a couple of hours before we start the Camel adventure for an hour seeing the sunset over the Golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and arriving to the camp for the overnight.

Day 7 : Erg Chebbi Dunes - Dades Gorge - Skoura

Location: Dadès Gorges, Skoura

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ksar El Kabbaba kasbah & spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

An early morning to see the beautiful sunrise, a delicious breakfast in the middle of the dunes, followed by a camel ride back to the hotel. Once there, you will trade your camels and get into your private vehicle departing to Dades Gorge, where we have a scheduled overnight. En route, we will visit the Todgha, where you will experience the unbelievable glory of the massive canyon walls reaching some 300 meters (900 feet) high and continuing for some 100 meters (300 feet). We will make a few stops along the way as we drive through various small Berber villages and the town of Tinjdad, and we can even schedule a short walk through the Todgha Valley if time permits.

Day 8 : Skoura - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

Location: Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Riad Melhoun & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast in Dades Gorge, we will continue our drive toward the city of Marrakech, one of the most popular destinations in the country. En route, we will drive through the oasis of Skoura, the City of Ouarzazate, before we arrive at the Unesco world heritage center of Ait Ben Haadou Kasbah. The entire route offers wonderful opportunities for photos, especially the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where the various films took places, such as Gladiator, The Mummy, Laurence Arabia, and Jesus of Nazareth. After Ait Ben Haddou, we will drive across the peak of Tizi Ntichka and into Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon. Check-In to your Hotel or Riad and enjoy the rest of the day.

Day 9 : Marrakech Guided Tour

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Riad Melhoun & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

On the ninth day of our Jewish Heritage Tour, you will join one of our licensed local tour guides on a private tour and visit the gorgeous Saadian Tombs, elegant El Badi Palace, and the 12th-century Koutoubia mosque. Meander through the medina, exploring an endless procession of souqs, mosques, and madrasas. Just before sunset, visit the Djemaa el-Fna, the enormous square and atmospheric wonderland of torch-lit food stalls, snake charmers, storytellers, and acrobats.

Day 10 : Marrakech - Departure

Location: Marrakesh, 9C97+XPJ Nouaceur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the Marrakech airport and board your international flight home.

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

Bottles of water are not specified in one bottle. The car has a 42-liter refrigerator. This means that the customer can get more than how many bottles for free.
Accommodation

As shown in the description or equivalent
Airport Transfers at Destination
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Entrance Fees

For all museums and historical monuments
Fully Guided
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

Free Wi-Fi in the cars

What's Not Included

Drinks with Meals
Game Drives on Safari
Local Taxes
Country Entry Visas

Check out our Q&As

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

No
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

There is a possibility to change for free
How long has the tour company been trading?

almost a year ago

Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

No
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

No
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The tour is private with only the driver, guide and sometimes the tour manager
What documents will I receive before I travel?

A copy of the program, reservation and invoice
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

The policies applied for our Covid-19 are the same as those of the Moroccan government
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

The company's ethical travel credentials: It's a 100% legal company and a member of the British Association of Travel Agents

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Med L 390medl

Fantastique

03-Aug-2022

C'était un plaisir de voyager avec vous, j'aurais aimé si vous faites d'autres trajets, je conseil vivement

AmandaaX973ES

30th in Morocco??

27-Jul-2022

I had a fantastic time in Morocco because of Hafid! I traveled for my 30th birthday and didn't have much time but had an endless list of places I wanted to visit. He took us to so many places in one day and was very flexible to our needs. He was a great company and I would recommend/use his services again when I am in Morocco! !

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Apr 22, 2024 - May 01, 2024

~~$4639~~ $4231 (USD)

Operator discount: -$186 (USD)