Shin Tours is the world’s number one Jewish heritage tour provider for transformative Jewish heritage experiences. We help families create life-changing “wow” moments through Jewish heritage tours to Morocco that bring them closer to their roots, their culture, and each other.
Experience a Jewish Heritage Tour in Morocco
Morocco is a remarkable Jewish travel destination with its historic mellahs, or Jewish quarters, which you can still walk today. At Shin Tours, we offer bespoke tour packages built around you and your family—with a tailor-made itinerary and experiences all handled for you.
For Jewish families, seniors, and multigenerational travel groups, Morocco will connect you with Sephardic and Berber heritage in an unforgettable way. Imagine yourself:
- Hearing quiet footsteps echo inside the Ibn Danan Synagogue in Fez.
- Feeling sea air outside Bayt Dakira, Essaouira’s House of Memory.
- Seeing rare treasures at Casablanca’s Museum of Moroccan Judaism.
- Watching candles flicker at Rabbi Haim Pinto’s tomb during annual pilgrimages.
Is Morocco Safe for Jewish Travelers?
The short answer is: Yes.
But to understand more, let’s look at history. As Jews fled Spain and Portugal to escape the horrors of the Inquisition in the 15th century, Morocco welcomed them. The sultans granted them protection, and Jewish communities flourished.
Now fast forward to World War II, when Morocco’s King Mohammed V refused to comply with Vichy France’s anti-Jewish laws. This ensured that thousands of Moroccan Jews remained safe. His legacy of tolerance continues today under King Mohammed VI, whose senior advisor, André Azoulay, is Jewish.
Despite being a Sunni Muslim country, Morocco holds a deep respect for Jewish heritage. Synagogues and Jewish cemeteries are maintained by the government, kosher restaurants exist in major cities, and Moroccan Jews who emigrated to Israel and France return frequently to visit their ancestral homes.
About Shin Tours
Most Jewish tours to Morocco follow a recycled itinerary: one-size-fits-all stops, a rushed schedule, and a generic package that leaves little space for meaning.
Shin Tours takes a different approach.
We start with a short interview to understand each traveller—what matters to parents, what will engage teens, or what a couple wants to experience. That insight lets us design a bespoke private tour that goes beyond “seeing the sites,” creating personal moments like tasting sfenj (Moroccan doughnuts) hot from the fryer or joining a Shabbat service in Rabat among Moroccan Jews.
Our unique approach is what helped Shin Tours achieve a 4.9 rating and a Travellers’ Choice Award on TripAdvisor. We’re also a Service Partner for World Jewish Travel and a tour partner of ITravelJerusalem. You can see more recognitions on our About page.
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What to Experience on a Jewish Tour to Morocco
No two Jewish tours to Morocco should be the same. That’s why Shin Tours begins with a short interview process, then designs a bespoke itinerary around your group’s dates, interests, and pace.
At the same time, most Shin Tours clients want to experience Morocco’s most significant Jewish cultural and historical sights—like the Ibn Danan Synagogue in Fez, the Museum of Moroccan Judaism, or an authentic mellah experience.
Below is an overview of the locations we feature in our Jewish heritage tours of Morocco.
Casablanca
Casablanca is the modern heart of Moroccan Jewish life, where living community and heritage sit side by side. It’s a strong starting point for a Jewish tour to Morocco because it combines culture, memory, and continuity. Some of the main stops are:
- Beth El Synagogue with its stained glass windows that fills the sanctuary with colour
- Museum of Moroccan Judaism—the only Jewish history museum in the Arab world
Rabat
Rabat adds a powerful “big picture” layer to Jewish heritage travel in Morocco, linking royal history with Jewish community life. It’s a meaningful stop for families who want context, not just landmarks. Some of the main stops are:
- Rabat’s historic Jewish quarter (mellah) with layered neighbourhood stories
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V and remembrance of protection during WWII
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen feels like a pause button—calm, atmospheric, and deeply photogenic. It’s a beautiful way to experience northern Morocco while exploring the region’s blended Jewish and Andalusian influences. Some of the main stops are:
- Blue-washed streets, traditions shaped by centuries of migration
- Kasbah Museum featuring local Jewish and Andalusian cultural threads
Fez
Fez is one of Morocco’s most important Jewish heritage centres, where history is tangible and close-up. Paired with nearby Meknes, it offers a deeper look at mellah life and long-standing community roots. Some of the main stops are:
- Fez mellah (historic Jewish quarter) with powerful everyday history
- Jewish cemetery
- Ibn Danan Synagogue, beautifully restored in the heart of the mellah
- The mellah in neighbouring Meknes, showing a quieter chapter of Jewish Morocco
Marrakech
Marrakech brings Jewish heritage into a vibrant, sensory city. It’s ideal for families who want history with energy and warmth, and is a classic highlight on a private Jewish tour to Morocco. Some of the main stops are:
- Marrakech mellah with markets and community echoes
- Slat al-Azama Synagogue, a landmark of Sephardic heritage
Essaouira
Essaouira is one of Morocco’s most memorable Jewish heritage stops, with a strong spirit of coexistence and renewal. It’s especially powerful for multigenerational families looking for meaning and connection. Some of the main stops are:
- Bayt Dakira (House of Memory) celebrating shared heritage
- Rabbi Haim Pinto’s tomb and its annual pilgrimage at the old cemetery
Erfoud and the Sahara
Erfoud adds a rare desert dimension to Jewish heritage travel in Morocco—part pilgrimage, part cultural immersion. It’s where heritage and landscape combine into something families talk about for years. Some of the main stops are:
- Rabbi Shmuel Abuhatzeira mausoleum, a revered pilgrimage site
- Sahara excursion with a Berber feast under the stars
