Morocco · Religious & Spiritual

3-Hour Jewish Heritage Tour in Marrakech with Mellah and Lazama

3 Hours Round trip from Medina Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Mellah Quarter inside the Medina, home to the Jewish Cemetery
02 Visit the still-functional Salat Al-Azama (Lazama) Synagogue in Mellah
03 Admire the Star of David zellij tilework at the Lazama Synagogue
04 Shop for Jewish crafts, antiques, engraved silver items, and pottery with Hebrew writing

Explore Jewish heritage in Morocco on this 3-hour cultural tour of Marrakech, a city known for its trade, crafts, and lifestyle. Discover the Mellah Quarter inside the Medina, visit the Jewish Cemetery and the still-active Lazama Synagogue, and hear stories about Marrakech's Jewish community from your private guide. The experience also includes time to shop for Jewish crafts, antiques, engraved silver items, and pottery with Hebrew writing.

The Star of David motif in the zellij tilework is the star attraction.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Marrakech

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Afternoon Jewish Heritage Tour of Marrakech

Begin the tour and head towards the Mellah Quarter inside the Medina (walled city), which is home to the Jewish Cemetery. Though one might feel there is nothing great about this place, the white-washed tombs and sandy graves will make you change your perception.
Bordering the cemetery is the Jewish quarter, which has a few synagogues that are still functional in Mellah. Salat Al-Azama (Lazama) is the most popular among them. Your private Marrakech tour guide has a lot of stories to tell about this place and its people.
Visit the Lazama Synagogue, which is still used by Marrakesh's Jewish community. The Star of David motif in the zellij tilework is the star attraction.
Time for some shopping! Jewish crafts and antiques are famous all over the world, especially Jewish-engraved silver items and pottery with Hebrew writing on them.