Jewish ancestry is traced back over a millennium. The early settlements of the Jewish community in Morocco are related to many myths. Nevertheless, it is an essential part of today’s civilization. The European Jewish Heritage, Mesopotamian (today’s middle-east and Asia-minor) Jewish Heritages, and Persian and Arab Jewish Heritage are widely spread. Numerous travel agencies across the United States are offering their services in exploring Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour. Among them is S & J Tours. S & J Tours is known for its commitment to clients. It is a highly-organized tour agency that provides you with a quality experience. S & J Tours offers to explore the ancestral Jewish sites under its plan Jewish Heritage Tour New York to Morocco.
S & J Tours organizes the Jewish Heritage Tour in two categories:
1. 8 Days of Jewish Heritage Tour South of Morocco,
2. 12-Day Jewish Heritage Tour North and South of Morocco.
Jews have played an essential and integral part in Moroccan history for the last two millenniums. They lived in areas north and south of Morocco. Throughout history, the Jews have held many important positions in the government of Morocco. S & J Tours allows you to explore Moroccan Jewish history with its Jewish Heritage Tour plan.
8 Days of Jewish Heritage Tour South of Morocco
This Tour starts right after when you land at the airport. Your tour guide will accompany you to your hotel. You can have your favorite meal in a hotel or any traditional Moroccan meal. The Jewish Heritages Tour begins the following day after having breakfast. While driving to the Mellah and Jewish cemetery, you will visit Beth-El Synagogue. Beth-El Synagogue is known for its glass windows and gigantic crystal chandelier. The day ends after visiting the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and driving with Tahiti Beach Club. The Tahiti Beach Club was once a Jewish hangout.
The Tour includes the visit to Hassan II Mosque. Hassan II Mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque in Morocco. It is the largest mosque in Morocco. There are many Kosher restaurants in Casablanca where you can have your favorite meal. In Mellah, you can find many Jewish synagogues, Art Deco buildings with a star of David, and a Talmud school. Beyond the town of Mellah, you can discover the walled Jewish cemetery.
Slat Al Azama is the old synagogue located within Mellah. It has served as a religious sanctuary for generations. The Jewish Heritage Tour includes the visit to Musee Tiskiwin museum. The Musee Tiskiwin museum holds a display of the ancient caravan routes. This eight-day Jewish Heritages Tour contains much more than just aforesaid mentioned details.
12-Day Jewish Heritage Tour North and South of Morocco.
The 12-day Jewish Heritage Tour includes the visit to the following places:
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Casablanca,
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Fes,
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Chefchaouen,
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Ouezzane Rabat, and
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Marrakech.
The trips may also include Moroccan landmarks and mosques upon your interest. Before the foundation of Israel, Morocco had the largest Jewish population in entire Arab countries. Still today, Morocco enriches its Jewish Heritage. S & J Tours offers you its 12-day Tour to explore the Jewish history in Morocco.
Your Tour will start once you arrive at the Casablanca airport. Casablanca is the focal point of vivacious Jewish Heritage. Shortly your visit to Fes el Jdid will begin. Fes el Jdid inhabited in 1276.
Fes el Jadid has a Royal Palace. The Royal Palace was once the center of government in Morocco. It is still uses today by the King of Morocco. The region also holds the historic Mellah, known as the Jewish Quarter.
The Jewish Heritage Tour comprises the UNESCO world heritage sites. Among those sites is the medieval city of el Bali. El Bali is the world’s largest surviving medieval city. El Bali is an urban car-free region. Before entering el Bali, you will stop at the Blue Gate or Bab Boujeloud. The medieval city has 14 gates to enter. This Jewish Heritage Tour plan consists of visiting the splendid Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the medieval University of Karaouiyne.
The S & J Tours’ 12-day Tour also includes the visit of Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen is famously known as Blue City. The Blue City is Morocco’s one of most photogenic places. It is built in the mountains and has narrow, steep streets. The Blue city offers the most scenic beauty to tourists. However, the Jewish Heritage Tour provides much more. The S & J Tours’ services are incomparable to its counterpart travel agencies.
