Morocco tour
Cultural History
Cultural History
Cultural History
Morocco’s culture is as diverse as its landscape, but in the midst of great ethnic diversity, the country has managed to maintain unity. A mixture of Arabic, Roman, French, Spanish and South African influences, somehow a perfect balance between old and new has been struck.
모로코의 문화는 그 풍경만큼이나 다양하지만, 민족적 다양성 속에서도 모로코는 통일성을 유지해 왔습니다. 아랍, 로마, 프랑스, 스페인, 남아프리카의 영향이 혼합된 모로코는 어떻게든 과거와 현재가 완벽한 균형을 이루고 있습니다.
Gastronomy
Cultural History
Cultural History
Moroccan cuisine differs from region to region, but each area reflects a bit of the cultures which make up the country. The Berber influences are most prominent in the range of spices used. The great love of grains like couscous is an indication of the country’s African roots, while the use of fresh fruits and vegetables comes directly from the country’s proximity to the Mediterranean.
모로코 요리는 지역마다 다르지만 각 지역마다 모로코를 구성하는 문화가 조금씩 반영되어 있습니다. 베르베르족의 영향은 다양한 향신료에서 가장 두드러지게 나타납니다. 쿠스쿠스와 같은 곡물을 좋아하는 것은 모로코가 아프리카에 뿌리를 두고 있다는 것을 나타내며, 신선한 과일과 채소를 사용하는 것은 지중해에 인접한 모로코에서 직접적으로 비롯된 것입니다.
Explore the best of Morocco
Be ready for an exceptional great tour of Morocco ! During two weeks, you'll explore the most awe-inspiring aspects of Morocco. From North to South, choose your starting point and don't miss out any opportunity to discover all the treasures of the country.
Nature, culture, sea, desert, and mountains, Morocco is a country of contrasts. Take the destination to Fez or Meknes. Two stopovers await you : Azilal and Beni Mellal with their Ouzoud waterfalls and the Bin El Ouidane lake, before ending up in Ifrane, famous for being the Little Switzerland of Morocco because of its architecture and its Cedar forest. Arrived in the two imperials, stroll the streets of the medina of Fez, cross the Bab Mansour gate of Meknes, and visit the famous ruins of Volubilis a few kilometers away.
Next stopovers : the Mediterranean: the white Tangier, Tetouan known as the "White dove" and Chefchaouen which is a picturesque city all coloured and nestled between two mountains. Take the south path again. Rabat and its gardens offer a beautiful scenery : roam through the Kasbah des Oudayas or visit the centuries-old Hassan Tower. Next, weave your way to Casablanca, the bustling city, before you arrive to the charming El Jadida and Essaouira. With Agadir and its wonderful bay, the end of your journey approaches. Its hinterland is among the most beautiful ones of the Kingdom. In the East, explore the outstanding Ouarzazate and its famous kasbahs, and Merzouga which opens to the desert.
Every single day of your journey reveals an entire surprise: gastronomic meals, local festivals, initiation to Moroccan craftsmanship, you'll explore all the customs and traditions of a country that never ceases to amaze you.
The great tour of Morocco is a total immersion, a way to get to know Morocco from all its sides ; those of its geography, its history, and its people.
모로코의 특별한 여행을 준비하세요!
북쪽에서 남쪽까지 출발지를 선택하고 모로코의 모든 보물을 발견할 수 있는 기회를 놓치지 마세요. 자연, 문화, 바다, 사막, 산 등 모로코는 대조적인 매력을 지닌 나라입니다. 목적지를 페즈 또는 메크네스로 선택하세요. 오우주드 폭포와 빈 엘 우이단 호수가 있는 아질랄과 베니 멜랄, 그리고 건축물과 삼나무 숲으로 모로코의 작은 스위스로 유명한 이프라네에서 두 곳의 경유지가 여러분을 기다리고 있습니다. 두 제국에 도착해 페즈 메디나의 거리를 산책하고 메크네스의 밥 만수르 문을 지나 몇 킬로미터 떨어진 유명한 볼루빌리스 유적지를 방문하세요.
하얀 탕헤르, "흰 비둘기"로 알려진 테투안, 두 개의 산 사이에 자리 잡은 그림 같은 도시 셰프샤우엔 등 다채로운 색채의 도시를 둘러보세요. 다시 남쪽 길을 따라가 보세요. 라바트와 그 정원은 아름다운 풍경을 선사합니다: 카스바 데 우다야스를 거닐거나 수백 년 된 하산 타워를 방문하세요. 그런 다음 번화한 도시 카사블랑카로 이동하여 매력적인 엘 자디다와 에사우이라에 도착하세요. 아가디르와 그 멋진 만을 지나면 여행의 끝이 다가옵니다. 아가디르의 배후 지역은 모로코에서 가장 아름다운 곳 중 하나입니다. 동쪽에서는 뛰어난 와르자자트와 유명한 카스바, 사막으로 이어지는 메르주가를 탐험해 보세요.
미식, 지역 축제, 모로코 장인 정신의 입문 등 여행의 매일 매일이 놀라움을 선사하는 이 나라의 모든 관습과 전통을 탐험하며 끊임없이 놀라움을 선사할 것입니다.
모로코의 위대한 여행은 모로코의 지리, 역사, 사람들 등 모로코의 모든 면을 알 수 있는 완전한 몰입 여행입니다.
Jewish Heritage
At one point in its history, Morocco was home to around 300,000 Jews and many Moroccans continue to embrace their Judeo-Moroccan heritage, this cultural diversity of modern-day Morocco reflects its historic vantage point as a gateway to Europe and the world. Our Jewish heritage tours are an opportunity for an exotic cultural tour to explore an important part of Moroccan history, traditions and culture of the Jewish community in Morocco. With nearly thousands of years of history, this tour has more to offer than just the classic imperial cities tours.
모로코는 역사상 한때 약 30만 명의 유대인이 거주했으며 많은 모로코인들이 유대-모로코 유산을 계속 받아들이고 있으며, 현대 모로코의 이러한 문화적 다양성은 유럽과 세계로 통하는 관문으로서의 역사적 지위를 반영합니다. 유대인 유산 투어는 모로코 유대인 공동체의 역사, 전통 및 문화의 중요한 부분을 탐험하는 이색적인 문화 투어의 기회입니다. 거의 수천 년의 역사를 지닌 이 투어는 일반적인 제국 도시 투어보다 더 많은 것을 제공합니다.
Explore historic synagogues, holy Jewish temples, vibrant markets, Mellahs (Jewish quarters), stunning landscapes and Andalusian gardens as well as the famous Jewish Museum and one of its kind in the Arab world & Africa and Taste Moroccan Jewish cuisine & enjoy Kosher food options and much more all in the convenience of hand-picked hotels and venues and with the companionship & guidance of local knowledgeable experts in Moroccan Jewish history.
역사적인 회당, 성스러운 유대인 사원, 활기찬 시장, 멜라(유대인 구역), 멋진 풍경과 안달루시아 정원, 아랍 세계 및 아프리카에서 가장 유명한 유대인 박물관, 모로코 유대인 요리를 맛보고 코셔 음식 옵션 등을 엄선된 호텔과 장소에서 편리하게 즐기고 모로코 유대인 역사에 정통한 현지 전문가의 안내와 동행으로 만나보세요.
Transit modes to get around in Morocco
With its colours, friendly people, customs and traditions, and characteristic architecture, Morocco is a place that compels you to explore every last inch.
The national airline, Royal Air Morocco (RAM) operates many domestic flights.
There are 18 airports to help you discover Morocco, from north to south!
The rail network run by Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) covers the entire country, and the Supratours bus company takes over if your destination does not have a railroad station. Starting in 2018, a high-speed train(TGV) serves the Casablanca-Rabat-Tangiers route. If you choose to travel by coach, the Compagnie de Transport Marocains (CTM) and other private companies offer comfort and convenience for a pleasant journey. Within cities, choose from taxis, buses and trams (in Casablanca and Rabat). Rates are regulated, and all taxis have meters. For a quaint ride, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage in Marrakesh or Taroudant. If you decide to rent a car, there are plenty of agencies at your disposal. Cars drive on the right and most vehicles have manual transmissions.
Road signs are in French and Arabic. There are national highways that run north-south to serve all of Morocco. Paragraph.
모로코는 다채로운 색채, 친절한 사람들, 관습과 전통, 특색 있는 건축물로 구석구석 탐험하고 싶은 욕구를 자극하는 곳입니다.
국영 항공사인 로열 에어 모로코(RAM)가 많은 국내선 항공편을 운항하고 있습니다.
모로코 북쪽에서 남쪽까지 18개의 공항이 있어 모로코를 여행할 수 있습니다!
모로코 철도청(ONCF)이 운영하는 철도 네트워크는 모로코 전역을 연결하며, 목적지에 기차역이 없는 경우 수프라투어 버스 회사가 대신 운행합니다. 2018년부터는 고속 열차(TGV)가 카사블랑카-라바트-탕헤르 노선을 운행하고 있습니다. 버스로 여행하는 경우, 모로코 교통회사(CTM)와 기타 민간 회사에서 편안하고 편리한 서비스를 제공하여 즐거운 여행이 될 수 있습니다. 도시 내에서는 택시, 버스, 트램(카사블랑카와 라바트) 중에서 선택하세요. 요금은 규제되어 있으며 모든 택시에는 미터기가 있습니다. 마라케시나 타루단트에서 마차를 타고 고풍스러운 여행을 즐기고 싶다면 마차를 타보세요. 렌터카를 이용하기로 결정했다면 많은 렌터카 업체를 이용할 수 있습니다. 자동차는 우측으로 주행하며 대부분의 차량에는 수동 변속기가 장착되어 있습니다.
도로 표지판은 프랑스어와 아랍어로 되어 있습니다. 모로코 전역을 남북으로 연결하는 국도가 있습니다.
Formalities for your trip to Morocco
Passport, visa and length of stay
To avoid any problems when you arrive in Morocco, double-check to be sure you have a valid passport. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality.
For all nationalities, the maximum length of a tourism trip is 90 days.
여권, 비자 및 체류 기간
모로코에 도착했을 때 문제가 발생하지 않도록 유효한 여권을 소지하고 있는지 다시 한 번 확인하세요. 비자가 필요한지 여부는 국적에 따라 다릅니다.
모든 국적(한국인 포함)의 경우 관광 여행의 최대 체류 기간은 90일입니다.
Embassies and consulates
As you prepare for your trip, make note of the contact information for your embassy and consulates outside the capital. You can go there to reissue your travel documents if they are lost and to get an array of advice (health, safety, etc.). Each diplomatic mission usually has an emergency number to be used only if absolutely necessary. Most of the time there is a social services office to help you, even in an emergency.
대사관 및 영사관
여행을 준비할 때 수도 외곽에 있는 대사관 및 영사관의 연락처를 메모해 두세요. 여행 서류를 분실했을 때 재발급을 받거나 다양한 조언(건강, 안전 등)을 받을 수 있습니다. 각 외교 공관에는 일반적으로 꼭 필요한 경우에만 사용할 수 있는 긴급 전화번호가 있습니다. 대부분의 경우 긴급 상황에서도 도움을 받을 수 있는 사회 서비스 사무소가 있습니다.
Currency exchange
The currency in Morocco is the dirham. It cannot be exchanged outside the country's borders, so plan your currency exchange transactions and consider other forms of payment.
There are currency exchange desks in the airports, some hotels and most banks. You will have to show your passport to exchange money.
환전
모로코의 화폐 단위는 디르함(Dirham)입니다. 모로코 국경 밖에서는 환전할 수 없으므로 환전 거래를 계획하고 다른 결제 수단을 고려하세요.
공항, 일부 호텔 및 대부분의 은행에 환전 데스크가 있습니다. 환전 시 여권을 제시해야 합니다.
Credit cards
Check with your bank to find out where you can withdraw cash using your credit card.
Most banks in Morocco's major cities have ATMs. Exchange currency as you go.
The vast majority of purchases and services are paid for in cash – after bargaining, of course!
신용 카드
신용카드로 현금을 인출할 수 있는 곳을 확인하려면 은행에 문의하세요.
모로코의 주요 도시에 있는 대부분의 은행에는 현금 인출기가 있습니다. 이동하면서 환전하세요. 대부분의 구매와 서비스는 물론 흥정을 거친 후 현금으로 지불합니다!
Climate and seasons
Morocco is a land of contrasts. Lapped by the water of the Mediterranean in the north and by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean to the west, it is also criss-crossed by the Rif and Atlas Mountains, which means the country is affected by a host of climatic influences.
The coastal regions are lavished with sunshine. The sun's rays are constant throughout the year, and you can soak up their goodness in any season. Agadir, for example, is on the shores of the Atlantic. As the country's premier seaside resort town, it offers fans of la dolce vita300 days of sun per year with mild temperatures and gentle breezes. Further to the north, Taghazout, Mogador and Magazan are also worth a visit. Because these are a bit further inland, their climate is less Mediterranean and more continental. The topography is more pronounced, with splendid panoramas.
This is where you find wide, open spaces where adventurers embark on treks and hikes in all seasons. To the south, the country opens up to the vastness of the Sahara. Spring and fall are the best times to venture here. The sun gleams and reflects off the dunes in a sand-filled landscape. The desert expanses exude a sense of unreality. Climb atop a camel to find yourself in one of the most beautiful scene's nature has ever made.
기후와 계절
모로코는 대조의 땅입니다. 북쪽으로는 지중해의 물과 서쪽으로는 대서양의 파도에 둘러싸여 있으며, 리프 산맥과 아틀라스 산맥이 교차하고 있어 다양한 기후의 영향을 받습니다.
해안 지역은 햇빛이 풍부합니다. 일 년 내내 햇빛이 일정하기 때문에 계절에 상관없이 햇살을 만끽할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어 아가디르는 대서양 연안에 위치해 있습니다. 이 나라 최고의 해변 휴양 도시인 이곳은 일 년 중 300일 동안 온화한 기온과 부드러운 바람으로 라 돌체 비타를 만끽할 수 있는 곳입니다. 북쪽으로는 타가주트, 모가도르, 마가잔도 방문할 만한 가치가 있습니다. 이들은 내륙에 조금 더 위치해 있기 때문에 기후가 지중해성보다는 대륙성 기후에 가깝습니다. 지형이 더 뚜렷하고 멋진 파노라마가 펼쳐집니다.
이곳에서는 사계절 내내 모험가들이 트레킹과 하이킹을 즐길 수 있는 넓고 탁 트인 공간을 발견할 수 있습니다. 남쪽으로는 광활한 사하라 사막이 펼쳐져 있습니다. 봄과 가을이 이곳을 여행하기 가장 좋은 시기입니다. 모래로 가득한 풍경 속에서 태양이 모래 언덕에 반사되어 반짝반짝 빛납니다. 사막의 광활함은 비현실적인 느낌을 자아냅니다. 낙타 위에 올라 자연이 만들어낸 가장 아름다운 장면 중 하나를 감상해보세요.
Accommodation for all budget
The culture, exoticism and warmth of Morocco welcome you for an unforgettable stay
With luxury chains, camping, riads, bed and breakfasts, cottages, hostels and even bivouacs, you will be treated to unique experiences! Spend a night in a bivouac - a tenting in the middle of the desert – to unplug completely. Let yourself be swayed by the timeless ambiance of the desert and wake up to the world's most beautiful sunrise for a unique experience that you won't soon forget! Or stay in a riad, a traditional house in a historic district punctuated by a patio in the middle of a column of light. Your stay is guaranteed to feel authentic.
Exploring a country also means getting to know the locals and experiencing their everyday lives at home. Choose a cottage or hostel to have a sightseeing experience full of direct contact with the native population. Or why not go camping? It is the preferred way to stay for surfers working up the coast. Camping in the mild Moroccan climate promotes team spirit and human contact. Finally, if you are hoping for a premium trip, sleep in the best international or local luxury brands for hotels that have built a long-standing reputation! In Morocco, you will be an honoured guest.
모로코의 문화, 이국주의, 따뜻함이 잊을 수 없는 여행을 선사합니다.
럭셔리 체인, 캠핑, 리아드, 민박, 코티지, 호스텔, 비박까지 다양한 숙박시설에서 특별한 경험을 할 수 있습니다! 사막 한가운데 텐트를 치고 하룻밤을 보내는 비박에서 완전히 플러그를 뽑아보세요. 시간을 초월한 사막의 분위기에 몸을 맡기고 세계에서 가장 아름다운 일출과 함께 일어나 잊지 못할 특별한 경험을 해보세요! 또는 빛의 기둥 한가운데 파티오가 있는 역사적인 지구의 전통 가옥인 리야드에 머물러 보세요. 현지의 정취가 물씬 느껴지는 숙박이 보장됩니다.
한 나라를 탐험한다는 것은 현지인들과 친해지고 그들의 일상생활을 집에서 경험하는 것을 의미하기도 합니다. 코티지나 호스텔을 선택해 현지인들과 직접 소통하는 관광 경험을 해보세요. 아니면 캠핑을 떠나보는 건 어떨까요? 해안가에서 서핑을 즐기는 사람들이 선호하는 숙박 방식입니다. 온화한 모로코의 기후에서 캠핑을 하면 팀워크와 인간관계를 증진할 수 있습니다. 마지막으로 프리미엄 여행을 원하신다면 오랜 명성을 쌓아온 최고의 국제 또는 현지 럭셔리 브랜드 호텔에서 묵으세요! 모로코에서 여러분은 영예로운 손님이 될 것입니다.
See the Markets
Souks, local markets, immerse you in the culture of Morocco. Every Moroccan town has a souk quarter, typically named after the day of the week they are open. No matter where you are you will find busy aisles lined with vendors selling many types of products – rugs, jewellery, metals, wood and pottery, clothing, leather goods and fresh food.
시장 구경하기
현지 시장인 수크에서 모로코의 문화에 흠뻑 빠져보세요. 모로코의 모든 도시에는 수크 구역이 있으며, 일반적으로 영업하는 요일의 이름을 따서 명명합니다. 어디를 가든 양탄자, 보석, 금속, 나무와 도자기, 의류, 가죽 제품, 신선한 식품 등 다양한 종류의 제품을 판매하는 상인들이 늘어선 분주한 통로를 발견할 수 있습니다.
Visit Rug Makers
Traditionally, Moroccan rugs were hand woven and tied by the Berber tribe women and can take up to a year to complete. Some rugs are made as a floor covering and others are woven to hang from the wall like a tapestry. Rug designs typically depict a piece of history passed down from generation to generation, or tell the story of the weaver’s life, representing things from femininity to spirituality.
러그 시장 방문하기
전통적으로 모로코 러그는 베르베르 부족의 여성들이 손으로 직접 짜고 묶어 완성하는 데 최대 1년이 걸립니다. 일부 러그는 바닥재로 사용되기도 하고 태피스트리처럼 벽에 걸 수 있도록 짠 것도 있습니다. 러그 디자인은 일반적으로 대대로 전해 내려오는 역사를 묘사하거나 여성을 표현하는 직공의 삶에 대한 이야기를 담고 있습니다.
Enjoy the cuisine
When visiting Morocco, you have to try a local favourite – stuffed bread. It is comparable to a flat bread sandwich in America with a Moroccan touch. This savoury meal is filled with traditional fillings including beef or lamb suet, onions, parsley, and Moroccan spices – ginger, white pepper, coriander, turmeric, allspice, and cinnamon.
요리 즐기기
모로코를 방문하면 현지에서 가장 인기 있는 음식인 속을 채운 빵을 꼭 먹어봐야 합니다. 미국의 플랫 브레드 샌드위치와 비슷하지만 모로코의 느낌이 가미된 음식입니다. 소고기 또는 양고기 수트, 양파, 파슬리, 생강, 흰 후추, 고수, 강황, 올 스파이스, 계피 등 모로코 향신료로 속을 채운 이 풍미 가득한 음식은 모로코의 전통 음식입니다.
Classic Itinerary
Introduction
Led by an expert local guide, this exciting 9 day group tour is an excellent way to see the country through the eyes of someone who calls it home. From Marrakech, travel by private vehicles to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, before camel trekking across the Sahara.
Take in the Imperial Cities of Fes, Rabat and Meknes and uncover many of Morocco’s key sites through the expertise of specialist guides. By night bed down in comfortable locally-owned 4-star hotels and enjoy many included meals.
Day 1: Marrakech
Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech airport you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel. This evening meet your fellow travellers and enjoy free time to explore the delights of Djemaa el Fna.
Day 2: Marrakech
After breakfast we head over to the beautiful Majorelle Gardens just a short drive from the hotel. These botanical gardens were designed by the French Artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s. He used a distinctive shade of cobalt blue for the majority of the garden and although a lot of his other work has largely been forgotten – this garden is seen as his greatest master piece. The garden has been owned by Yves Saint Laurent since 1980 and his ashes were scattered here after his death in 2008. The garden contains an extensive collection of exotic plants and trees and is home to 15 species of bird. There is also a Berber Museum representing the various indigenous tribes of Morocco including over 600 artefacts. The newly opened Yves Saint Laurent museum nearby is also well worth a visit - this museum was opened in 2017 and is dedicated to the life and works of Yves Saint Laurent himself. Please note entrance into the YSL museum is not included. This afternoon you will meet up with the rest of the group who are coming in from Casablanca before embarking on a guided tour of Marrakech. Inside the rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's exuberant market place and towering over it, is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city.
Day 3: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate
Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. Departing the city this morning, we travel across the plains of haouz and reach the great High Atlas mountains. Climbing over the pass of Tizi nTichka, we stop for lunch and then continue onwards with great views over the Mountains and valleys to Ait Benhaddou. This incredible ancient fortified Kasbah was built for defence purposes high on a hill and is a stunningly well preserved medieval city which has famously featured in many blockbuster movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of Arabia as its beauty is unequal to any other fortified kasbah in south Morocco. Carrying on we continue south to the Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate (pronounced war-zazat). Ouarzazate is famous for being the filming location for many other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows including James Bond – The Living Daylights, The Mummy and more recently Game of Thrones.
Day 4: Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Sahara)
Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Sahara). This morning we begin our journey into the Sahara with a medley of palm trees, rose fields and magnificent gorges. Travelling from Ouarzazate, there is a possibility of visiting the kasbah Amherdhil in Skoura before seeing the rose fields and reaching scenic Todra Gorge. Surrounded by towering vertical limestone cliffs reaching heights of 1000ft, it is known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. After time to wander through Todra we hit the road again for Merzhouga – our base before we head into the Sahara.
Depending on the time of year, spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming before climbing aboard our camels for an incredible trek into the Sahara Desert to watch a beautiful sunset and spend the night at our remote Berber Camp, nestled amongst the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night camping in the Sahara. If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our Sahara hotel alternative at no additional cost. Please do let us know your preferred option at the time of booking.
Day 5: Merzouga (Sahara) - Ifrane -Fes
Merzouga (Sahara) - Fes. Departing early, we climb back on our camels disembarking for a truly stunning sunrise. After freshening up and breakfast in Merzouga we’re back on the road heading for Fes. It’s a long drive today however there is a lot to see on the way. We’ll pass through cedar forests full of Barbary Macaque monkeys on our way through the Moyen Atlas mountains.
Just before Fes we stop at Ifrane – a beautiful town, often likened to a Swiss Alpine resort.
Along the way we also start to see our first glimpse of Morocco’s nomadic Berbers – travelling across the mountains and often staying in make shift tents as they head to their next destination.
We arrive into Fes in the early evening.
Day 6: Fes
Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and its medina is a cacophony of aromas, sights and sounds. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Fes el Bali - the old walled city.
This fascinating medina is a veritable rabbit warren of 9400 alleys that often finish with dead ends – so be sure to stay close to the group! We also visit the dye-pits and tanneries before lunch in the medina. The remainder of the day is at leisure – why not take part in an optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town (both payable locally).
Day 7: Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat
Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat. Departing Fes this morning we visit the fascinating UNESCO listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, which date back to AD40. Continuing on we stop at the Imperial City of Meknes, which became known as the Versailles of Morocco due to its impressive buildings and elaborate monuments. After lunch and some free time our final stop of the day is Rabat – Morocco’s capital where we overnight.
Day 8: Rabat- Casablanca - Marrakech
Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning we take a guided tour of Rabat and visit some of the capital’s highlights, including the impressive Chellah - a necropolis and complex of ancient, medieval ruins, the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunch we continue to Casablanca where we visit the Hassan II Mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world - it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time. After our visit to the mosque we say goodbye to our fellow passengers leaving us in Casablanca and continue on to Marrakech for the night.
Day 9: Marrakech
Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to the airport is provided.
Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour
A 10-Day Jewish Heritage Morocco Private Tour
Travel to Morocco's Imperial Cities and Jewish Heritage sites.
This is a fascinating and educational tour for first time travellers to Morocco interested in Jewish Heritage. Explore historic synagogues, holy tombs, picturesque markets, the spice souks, stunning landscapes and Andalusian gardens. Visit the Jewish Museum, a first in Africa and the only one in the Muslim world. Attend Jewish services on the Sabbath and bread on Shabbat at a historic Jewish home. This authentic 10-Day Jewish Heritage Tour offers the best of Jewish ravel experience in the Kingdom of Morocco.
JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR - TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
► Visit Temple Beth- El Synagogue, Em Habanim & Neve Chalom in Casablanca
► Explore Museum of Moroccan Judaism in Casablanca
► Attend Shabbat Services a in Fes
► Dinner at a Rabbi’s Home or Kosher Restaurant
► Up Close Meeting with Local Jewish Community in Morocco
► Historic Sites of Jewish Heritage in Fes, Meknes, Seffrou and Marrakech
► Stays at the Best Boutique Riads and Hotels in Morocco
Day 1: Casablanca Arrival, Jewish Heritage Site seeing Tour & Guided City Visit
Arrival at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport. Dinner at Kosher Restaurant in Casablanca.
Visit Temple Beth-El, the Jewish Synagogue in Casablanca. Beth-El, is considered the centrepiece of a once vibrant Jewish community. Its stained-glass windows, and other artistic elements, is what attracts tourists to this synagogue. Option to visit Temple Em Habanim and Neve Chalom as time allows.
Overnight in Boutique Hotel in Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca Jewish Heritage Site seeing Tour, then Take the road to Rabat
Visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism in Casablanca. The Jewish Museum in Casablanca covers an area of 700 square meters, is the first of its kind in the Arab world. The Museum of Moroccan Judaism of Casablanca is a museum of history and ethnography, created by the Jewish Community of Casablanca in 1997 with the support of the Foundation of Jewish-Moroccan Cultural Heritage. The Jewish Museum in Casablanca is tucked into a residential neighbourhood and holds a treasure trove, with it being the Arab region’s only Jewish Museum.
It uses world-class standards of conservation for its national and international collections.
The Museum of Moroccan Judaism presents religious, ethnographic and artistic objects that demonstrate the history, religion, traditions and daily life of Jews in the context of Moroccan civilization.
Visit Casablanca’s Jewish Cemetery, Mellah & Synagogues:
The mellah of Casablanca is young by Moroccan standards, not much more than a century old. It assaults the senses in the evening, with a sea of women in brightly coloured djellabas carrying and selling fruit and vegetables throughout the cramped, narrow streets. While Jews no longer live in the mellah, kosher butchers are found in the old market, next to other butchers selling horse meat. The Jewish cemetery in the mellah is open and quiet, with well-kept white stone markers in French, Hebrew and Spanish. Once a year, Casablancans celebrate a hiloula, or prayer festival, at the tomb of the Jewish saint, Eliahou. The Jewish cemetery in the mellah is open and quiet, with well-kept white stone markers in French, Hebrew and Spanish. Once a year, Casablancans celebrate a hiloula, or prayer festival, at the tomb of the Jewish saint, Eliahou.
The 4,500 Casablanca Jews live outside the mellah in the European city, where they worship in over 30 synagogues, eat in kosher restaurants, entertain themselves in community centres, and attend Jewish schools and social service centres. Beth El is the largest synagogue and an important community centre, seating 500 persons.
Visit Temple Beth-El, the Jewish Synagogue in Casablanca. Beth-El, is considered the centrepiece of a once vibrant Jewish community. Its stained-glass windows, and other artistic elements, is what attracts tourists to this synagogue.
Explore the Ettedgui Synagogue is well appointed in the Casablanca Medina. The house of worship is located alongside the El Mellah Museum where paintings and photographs are exhibited that retrace the history of Judaism in Morocco. It was one of a dozen synagogues that received funding for restoration and that King Mohammed VI personally attended for its celebratory reopening. The original founders, the Ettedgui family, were once considered part of the bourgeois community of Casablanca. The land was registered in the cadastral in 1873 and carried the legacy of the “Makhzen,” with the French protectorate welcoming the construction of the synagogue in 1920. It was partly destroyed in error, during the bombing of the allies in 1942. Ettedgui was then rebuilt in the 1980s, with the complete reconstruction finalized as part of the rehabilitation project of the old Medina of Casablanca launched by the Sovereign in 2010.
This synagogue is steeped in history and remains a symbol of openness and of peace between Moroccan communities.
Visit the Mosque of Hassan II's promontory offers lovely views overlooking Casa in the residential Anfa quarter. After touring the Mosque, head over to the New Town of Casablanca also designed by the French architect Henri Prost.
Overnight at a Boutique Hotel or Riad in Rabat.
Day 3: Rabat Guided Historical Tour & City Visit en route to Fes
Visit Rabat, and then take the road to visit Meknes and the Roman Ruins of Volubilis.
Visit the Royal Palace, the Hassan tower which stands on the hill overlooking the Wadi Bou Regreg. It is a gigantic mosque, emblematic of Rabat and famous for its unfinished minaret where storks nest. Next door, visit the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V decorated with stained-glass windows, white marble and a wrought-iron entryway with a stairway leading to an impressive dome. Visit the Jewish Mellah which today is now the home of very few Jewish families.
Explore the gardens nearby and visit the Palace of Rabat and visit the Necropolis at Chellah/ Kasbah of Chellah and Kasbah Oudaya. Option to visit the seaside community in Sale, which is the birthplace of Rabbi Hayyim Ben Moses Attar. Attar was an 18th Century Kabbalist born in Morocco in 1696 and known throughout the Jewish world for his Bible commentary with mystical content.
Take the road to visit Imperial City of Meknes, "the Moroccan Versailles" and the Roman Ruins of Volubilis "Walili."
Panoramic View of Meknes - Begin the visit with a panoramic view of Meknes, which offers a splendid look at the old Islamic Medina with its numerous tall and soaring minarets. Other sites explored include Bab El Mansour, the Meknes Stables, Hedim Square, the Thursday Gate and mosque of Moulay Ismail.
Explore the Jewish Mellah & Quarter, with its narrow lanes and colourful courtyards.
The presence of Jewish history is evident in the Hebraic epitaphs that date back to the Christian era. These epitaphs along with Greek inscriptions can be seen on the Meknes Jewish zaouia, a place of pilgrimage where the tomb of Rabbi David Benmidan still resides. Meknes has a historic Jewish presence. It is home to a an ancient Hebraic epitaph that dates back to the Christian era. Today Greek inscriptions still remain on the synagogue where the tomb of Rabbi David Benn Imdan, “the patron of Meknes” lies. Each street named after Jewish Rabbi’s and other well-known Jews who once occupied the city.
Eleven synagogues in total remain in Meknes of which none are currently in use daily. You may visit 1-2 during your guided Jewish Heritage Tour of Meknes along with the local Cemetery and a Jewish School.
Visit Meknes Historic Sites in the Afternoon:Talmud Torah SyngagoueJewish Quarter & CemeteryRoyal Stables & Agdal ReservoirMusée Dar Jamaï, MuseumBou Inania MedersaGrand GateOld MedinaBab El-Khemis17th Century KasbahTake the road to the Roman City of Volubilis. Begin your visit by discovering the fascinating Roman ruins adorned with beautiful mosaics and colourful tiles depicting Roman mythology. The ruins are spread out across several acres and what remain visible are several fragments of wall, parts of massive columns, the capital, the basilica and a triumphal arch. The ruins reveal how the Roman Empire transformed the original Carthaginian settlement into a typical Roman city complete with mansions, a town centre, a triumphal arc and temples devoted to the Roman gods. Commence your visit in Volubilis, and then take the road to Fes. Overnight at a Boutique Hotel or Riad in Fes.
Day 4: Fes Historical Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites & Jewish Heritage Sites
Visit Jewish & Muslim Historic Sites in Fes:
During this guided historical tour of UNESCO Fes you will visit the Jewish Heritage Sites and Cultural Sites of Fes that combine site seeing at Synagogues, Universities, Mosques, Cemeteries, the Mellah along with gardens and palaces. Your guide will offer a connective link between Muslim and Jewish Morocco.
Jewish History of Fes & Historic Fes El Bali
Fes is among the best known cities in medieval Jewish history. It was once the home of one of the most influential Talmudic scholars of all times, Fes was founded by Idriss I in the eighth century.
Fes (referred to as Fes El Bali) is among the best known cities in medieval Jewish history.
Fes is the leading spiritual centre and the former artistic and intellectual capital in Morocco well respected for its former historic and significant population that celebrated Jewish life. It was once the home of Rabbi Isaac Alfasi, the most influential Talmudic scholars of all time. Founded by Moulay Idriss in the eighth century, Fes is the leading spiritual centre and the former artistic, intellectual capital in Morocco. Well respected for its historic significance and its former Jewish population, who openly celebrated Jewish life, Fes is a must see city for all Jewish travellers.
The name of Fes has its origins in the word pickaxe (hand tool) which legends say Idriss of Morocco used in silver or gold to create the boundaries of the old city.
During this Guided Jewish Heritage and Culture Tour of UNESCO Fes you will visit Jewish Heritage Sites and Cultural Sites of Fes that combine site seeing at Synagogues, Medieval Universities, Mosques, Cemeteries, a Children's School, the Mellah along with gardens and palaces. Your guide will offer a connective link between Muslim and Jewish Morocco.
The Jewish Mellah: In contrast with the young Mellah of Casablanca, the mellah of Fes is over 650 years old. This picturesque neighbourhood adjoins the royal palace, noted for its recently constructed bright brass doors. Jews took shelter in this palace during the 1912 pogrom.
The Jewish Cemetery: The nearby cemetery contains the tombs of more Jewish saints than any other cemetery in Morocco. One of the more important saints is Solica, who was killed for refusing to convert to Islam.
Maimonides:Throughout the old city of Fes, there are traces of ancient Jewish life, including the home of Maimonides, who lived in the city from 1159-1165. Suffering from the persecutions of the Almohad dynasty, Maimonides emigrated to escape forced conversion. In the face of a declining population, the Jewish community of Fes is working hard to maintain its community spirit and preserve its heritage and traditions. The community centre, Centre Communautaire "Maimonide," is one of the most well organized in Morocco, with a kosher restaurant and modern synagogue on the premises
The Danan Synagogue: The Danan synagogue was once only one of several inside the walls of Fes, and not the most elaborate. TheI Ibn Danan Synagogue is one of the oldest and most intact synagogues in Morocco. This synagogue, located in the heart of the mellah (Jewish quarter), is a rare survivor of a pivotal time in Moroccan Jewish history.
Synagogues of Fes Unmarked on their exteriors - dating from the 17th century: among the unique in the world. The Mellah of Fes once had 40 synagogues. See the vast and picturesque whitewashed Jewish cemetery adjacent to the gates to the Royal Palace and the nascent Jewish Museum at the Em HaBanim synagogue.
Old Medina Muslim Sites & Shopping in Fes:
University of Al-Karaouine
Zaouia Moulay Idriss II
Dar Batha
Weavers Cooperative
Overnight at a Boutique Hotel or Riad in Fes.
Day 5: Fes Guided Excursion to Jewish Seffrou
Visit Seffrou, the capital of cherries. Sefrou, south of Fes, was known as Little Jerusalem due to its high percentage of Jews and its well-developed religious life. Upon Morocco's independence, a rabbi from Sefrou was elected to Parliament. Sefrou's mellah makes up half of the old city.
En route to Sefrou make a short stop to visit Bhalil a cemetery. Sefrou was once a major centre for Morocco's Jews, and its walled white pedestrian medina is still characterized by their houses with wooden balconies. A good example of interfaith dialogue in Morocco can be witnessed in the city of Sefrou. In Sefrou lived, Muslims and Jews in good harmony door to door and practised their religious rituals in unison.
Afternoon Option Gardens & Palaces of Fes:
Jnane Sbil Gardens:
Batha Museum & Andalusian Garden
Bou Inania Medersa
Overnight in Fes.
Day 6: Fes Departure to Marrakech via Ifrane & Beni Mellal
Take the road to Marrakech.
En route, stop to see the view of Ifrane University and go for a short walk around the garden. Ifrane is nick named “Little Switzerland” of Morocco for its architecture, cedar forest and winter ski resort options. Developed by the French during the protectorate era for their administration due to its Alpine climate, this Moroccan town has a remarkable European style, as if it were an Alpine village. Because of its elevation, the town experiences snow during the winter months and a cool climate during the summer.
Enjoy coffee, tea and pastries in Ifrane at an outdoor café.
Make a short stop in Zaouia Cheikh. This is one of the 30 damns that are scheduled to be built in Morocco by 2030. The idea originating with Hassan II to build one dam a year to irrigate the country is being carried on by the current King Mohammed VI.
Lunch at Hotel Paris in Beni Mellal.
Overnight at a Boutique Hotel or Riad in Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech Guides Historical Tour, City Visit, Yves Saint Laurent Gardens & Berber Museum, UNE
Visit Marrakech’s Gardens, Palaces, and Jewish Heritage Sites.
The Majorelle Gardens & Berber Museum
The Majorelle Gardens, previously the Jardin Bou Saf, bears its name from its original creator, Jacques Majorelle, the French expatriate artist who was born in Nancy France in 1886. In 1947, he opened his gardens to the public and during this time, also painted a magnificent ceiling space at La Mamounia hotel. Later, French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent purchased the gardens. Today the Majorelle Gardens house a unique collection of flora and fauna along with the Berber Museum.
The Old Spice Market
The Rahba Kedima is a colourful market filled with a wide array of spices from Cumin, Cinnamon, Saffron, Dried Pepper and more.
The Jewish Mellah
Founded in 1558 by Moulay Abdallah, the Mellah district was designated as the Jewish quarter in Marrakech.
El Bahia Palace
The El Bahia Palace in Marrakech is a beautiful building and an excellent example of Eastern Architecture from the 19th century that represents trends and standards of the wealthy that lived at that time.
Visit the Marrakech Lazama Synagogue in the old Medina. This Quarter was created in the Kasbah area in 1558. The Jewish community enjoyed autonomy, even though Jews weren't allowed to own any property outside the Mellah and controlled the sugar trade. There are approximately 250 Jews still living in Marrakech, and most live outside the Medina.
Visit Synagogue Bet-El, Impasse Des Moulins (Centre American) - Gueliz.
Rabbi Hanania Hacohen Cemetery. Tour the Rabbi Hanania Hacohen Cemetery, the place of burial for Rabbi Mordekhai Ben Attar and Rabbi Pinhas Hacohen Azough, where the “patron of Marrakech” resides.
The Saadian Tombs
The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back from the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs were only recently discovered (in 1917) and were restored by the Beaux-arts service. The mausoleum comprises the corpses of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty that originated in the valley of the Draa River.
Overnight at a Boutique Hotel or Riad in Marrakech.
Day 8: Marrakech Day at Leisure - Exploraiton of La Mamounia Gardens & Hammam/ Spa Experience
La Mamounia Gardens
Built in 1929 this famous historical landmark hotel and gardens in the centre of Marrakech is cared for by 40 gardeners who two times a year plant 60,000 annuals to enhance the grounds as well as maintain the immaculately mowed grass under the citrus and olive orchards, desert garden, rose garden and tropical garden as well as the many fountains. The 200-year-old avenue of olive trees leads one to the garden pavilion, where you can soak in the peace and solitude with a cup of Moroccan mint tea.
Abderrazzak Benchaabane’s Palmeraie Gardens & Museum
Abderrazzak Benchaabane is a Marrakech legend. Quiet and soft-spoken, this renowned Garden Designer, Ethno botanist, Perfumer, Teacher, Photographer, Writer and publisher Within the converted stables and piste buildings on the property Benchaabane houses his private collection of Moroccan modern and contemporary art.
Overnight at a Boutique Hotel or Riad in Marrakech.
Day 9: Marrakech Excursion to Coastal Essaouira, Jewish Heritage Sites of Essaouira
Depart for Seaside Essaouira, a seaside fishing town known for it’s Portuguese and Jewish History along with hand painted charming blue, white and yellow painted houses, fresh seafood and artist community.
Essaouira’s charming artist colony that boasts lovely whitewashed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, Thuya wood workshops, art galleries and mouthwatering seafood. Once called Mogador by European sailors and traders, Essaouria is known for its annual Gnaoua Music Festival that attracts 300,000+ people in June. It also has an expansive beach for surfing called Plage de Safi.
Many of Essaouira’s painted houses still have the Star of David above the doorways of Jewish homes. Each year religious Jews from around the world come to Essaouira for an annual pilgrimage to visit the grave of Rabbi Haim Pinto who passed on in 1845. The hiloula celebrating Rabbi Haim Pinto is held each September.
Today the home of Rabbi Haim Pinto and the synagogue have been preserved as a historic and religious site. The building is an active synagogue, used when pilgrims or Jewish tour groups visit the city.
A generation ago there were Jewish inhabitants in Essaouira however today there is just one remaining Jew left named Joseph Sebag whose descendants fled Spain during the Spanish Inquisition along with other Jewish families. Jacky Kadoch is the president of Essaouira’s Jewish community.
Explore Essaouira's main Jewish Heritage sites comprised of ancient history and grand beauty: Attia Synagogue (House of Memory), Haim Pinto Synagogue, Bayt Dakira, the Jewish Mellah and Old Jewish Cemetery marked by cubist and Amazigh tombstones.
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