We went on a booked outing to the souk with a tour guide (this is a must i have to say) you will definitely get lost, we spent 5 hours walking through it from corner to corner.. comfy shoes are a must... tour guide told...More
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We went on a booked outing to the souk with a tour guide (this is a must i have to say) you will definitely get lost, we spent 5 hours walking through it from corner to corner.. comfy shoes are a must... tour guide told...More
This old rambling area is a fascinating dip into what feels to be authentic Marrakech, but expect regular offers of help- and no expectation to charge you for the privilege until asked. Indeed when asked it will be offered as friendship, but a clear expectation...More
Mellah - the Jewish Quarter is no longer predominantly Jewish but it managed to preserve saphardic character and flavor. Lots of lively activity in the streets, many merchants, shoppers. Many streets still have Hebrew names. Small synagogue and cemetery are the highlights of the city...More
My wife and I were exploring the Medina when we decided to weave our way to the Mellah section and visit Jewish sites. Of course, we got lost along the way, but residents were happy to help us find our way "for free". Being experienced...More
It seems like every city in Morocco has a Mellah - a Jewish Quarter. And that is because Jews played such a large part in the culture and history of Morocco. Walking through the Mellah in Marrakech one can see some of the remnants of...More
We enjoyed our visit to the Jewish quarter! The synagogue itself is worth a visit. It is small but full of history. The very educational short film is in English and French. The temple itself is also really wonderful. The cemetery is quite striking with...More
Have a walk in this area and get a new idea about the city. I suggest you to buy spices and argan oil in the Herboristerie Toufik Tidraine in Rue de Commerce, 38. I found honesty and a very kind hospitality. It's more convenient than...More
They are trying to paint all of the burial sites white to fix the deteriorating.. They need donations when you are there. The caretakers are wonderful people and just seeing this site is amazing.
Firstly we booked our trip to Morocco only to visit the Jewish quarter ( our grandparents quarter ) with the narrow streets and amazing archetecture .
This was my third visit to Marrakesh, and first visit to Mellah, Jewish quarter. Narrow streets of the quarter return me back 60 years when the Jews still lived here for centuries, and then almost all left to Israel. Muslim neighbors took their place, have...More