9-Night Moroccan Jewish Heritage Round Trip from Casablanca

Itinerary
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Pass By: Ricks Voyage, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region

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Stop At: New Medina of Casablanca, Casablanca, Grand Casablanca Region

Day 1: Arrival Casablanca airport
Welcoming by your driver in airport, transfer to 4*hotel in Casablanca
Time at your disposal

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Old Medina of Casablanca, Casablanca, Grand Casablanca Region

Day 2: Casablanca (B)
Breakfast, visit to the Jewish Museum in Casablanca, this is the first Jewish Museum in an Arab country. Visit the cultural Bet El synagogue and the Hassan II Mosquee (entrance fees payable in spot), the jewish quarter. Night in 3/ 4*hotel

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Medina of Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer Region

Day 3: Rabat (B)
Breakfast, departure for Rabat. Explore Rabat's Jewish cimeteries and sites, the Royal Palace, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V,
The King Mohammed V opposed at the risk of his life, to apply the laws of Vichy to his Jewish citizens and said it clearly: “I in no way approve of the anti-Semitic laws and I refuse to be associated with an action I disapprove of. I refuse that any distinction be made among my subjects!" than route for Meknes, night in Riad

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Meknes Medina, Meknes, Meknes-Tafilalet Region

Day 4: Meknes - Fez (B)
Breakfast, visit of Meknes, famous for its 25-mile-long walls, historical guided visit en-route, a brief guided visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Then continue to Fez. Night in Riad or hotel

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes, Fes-Boulemane Region

Day 5: Fez (B)
Breakfast, then guided visit to Fez monuments. Visit the Ibn Danan synagogue the oldest synagogue in Fez. There was a time when more than 40 synaguogues could be found in Mellah. Visit to the vast whitewashed Jewish cemetery adjacent to the Royal Palace and located at the Mellah the former Jewish district,
Night in Riad or hotel

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Marrakech Souk, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region

Day 6: Fez- Béni Mellal – Marrakech (B)
A day drive through the Middle Atlas mountains until you reach Marrakech. in route, in Beni Mellal, you can meet the last Jewish woman in the city. then route to Marrakesh. Night in 3*hotel

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Medina of Marrakesh, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region

Day 7: Marrakech (B.D.)
Breakfast, then Guided Marrakesh historical monuments visit: Alzama synagogue (A local legend that the synagogue was built during the period of the Second Temple by the Jews who had never lived in Eretz-Israel and had not attended the destruction of the Temple.), the Mellah the former Jewish district, Bahia Palace, Saadians tombs, Jemaa El Fna place, In the evening, optional dinner event of Fantasia as Arabian Nights or Cabaret dinner live show (50€/person)
Night in 3* hotel

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Ourika Valley, Ourika, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region

Day 8 : excursion to Ourika (B)
You will explore one of the most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas. You will visit the Saint Rabbi Shlomo Bel Han's tomb and make a wish which he will fulfill certainly. This tomb is the site of one of the largest Jewish pilgrimages in Morocco. Probably you can meet with the last Jew in the valley..Night in 4* hotel
or optional visit of the coastal city of Essaouira with its rich Jewish heritage you visit the synagogue Rabbi Haim Pinto, the Jewish cemetery and the mellah where there are still houses with the Star of David on their steps
In the past, Essaouira had 10,000 Jews for 7,000 Muslims

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Marrakech Tensift El Haouz

Day 9: Casablanca (B)
Breakfast & departure to Casablanca. The afternoon at your disposal for relaxing or shopping. . Night in 3* hotel or passe de day and night in Marrakesh

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: New Medina of Casablanca, Casablanca, Grand Casablanca Region

Day 10 Airport Transfert
Breakfast and according to your flight time airport transfer

Duration: 1 day