Ornate Royal Palace gates in Fez with colorful tilework and visitors in the square

Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour – 9 Days

Private tour | Casablanca to Marrakech | Tailor-made itinerary

Discover Morocco’s Jewish heritage through historic mellahs, synagogues and cultural landmarks on a nine-day private journey. Travel from Casablanca through Rabat, Meknes and Fez, then cross the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert before finishing in Marrakech.

With a private English-speaking driver and local guides in major cities, this itinerary combines heritage exploration with Morocco’s medinas, landscapes and traditional hospitality. Your trip can be adapted to your interests, budget and pace.

Customize Your Heritage Tour or request the complete itinerary.

Jewish Heritage & Journey Highlights

Casablanca, Rabat and Meknes: Begin with city sightseeing and an introduction to Morocco’s Jewish cultural heritage before continuing to Fez.

Fez: Explore the historic mellah, Jewish cemetery and synagogue sites alongside the medina’s artisan workshops. Take an excursion to Moulay Idriss and Volubilis.

Atlas Mountains and Sahara: Travel through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley to Merzouga for a camel excursion and desert overnight, with a hotel alternative in summer. Continue via Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou.

Marrakech: Discover the mellah, souks and city landmarks before your departure.

Tell us about any family-history interests, dietary needs or Shabbat preferences when requesting your itinerary so arrangements can be discussed before booking.

9-Day Itinerary Overview

  • Private escorted highlights of Casablanca. Transfer to Rabat for highlights and overnight.

  • Depart Rabat. Continue private touring, visiting Meknes before continuation on to Fez for three-night stay.

  • Full-day private touring including the mellah synagogue.

  • Private excursion to Moulay Idris and Volubilis. Return to Fez for dinner and overnight.

  • Private transfer to Erfoud via Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley. Private transport to Merzouga. Private camel caravan. Overnight in nomad tent (hotel in summer).

  • Private transfer through Dadès Valley to Ouarzazate. Visit Todra Gorge enroute.

  • Private transfer via the Tizi n'Tichka pass of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit Ait ben Haddou en route. Arrive Marrakesh in evening for two nights.

  • Full-day private escorted touring including mellah.

  • Private transfer to Marrakesh or Casablanca airport.

Cost and accommodations level

  • $4,545 per person based on 2 people on your party

  • $5,495 per person based on 2 people on your party

  • $6,575 per person based on 2 people on your party


    • Lodging at charming riads or hotels

    • All transportation, including recent-model sedan or minivan with air conditioning, private English-speaking driver, and fuel

    • Government certified tour guides in major cities

    • Entrance fee to monuments and sightseeing

    • Camels and desert guide

    • Four wheel drive to Merzouga

    • Breakfast daily

    • Two dinners.

    • All applicable taxes

    • Sahara Soul Travel credit of 3% upon your return (can be used by any member of your family or friend)

    • Air fare

    • Travel insurance

    • Lunches and some dinners

    • Drinks

    • Personal needs expenditures

    • Gratuities

    • Private guided travel with English-speaking driver (not a group tour).

    • Itinerary can be customized based on your interest and budget. Also, you can lengthen or shorten the trip.

    • Departs daily year-round on private basis.

    • Designed for First Class (4* accommodation and services). Upgrade to Deluxe and Luxury (Elite) is available; also the trip can be altered to lower budget.

    • Group discounts available.

    • 9-day trip begins in Casablanca and ends in Marrakesh.

    • 7 nights first-class and best-available hotels or riads. 1 night expedition-style camping/nomad-style

    • Activities: cultural connections, UNESCO World Heritage sites, exploration, stunning Berber villages, seaside towns, Atlas mountains, meet Nomads and Berbers, souks and shopping, handicraft production, formal gardens, historical sites, sightseeing, hiking, walking, trekking, authentic local culture.

    • Activity level: Easy to Challenging, depending on your preference.

    • We can craft the trip based on your budget and pace. If you can imagine it, we can make it happen!

    • Single supplements available upon request.

    • Add 10% supplement for trips between Dec.20 Jan.5.

See Book Your Trip to request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or Customize Your Trip to begin customizing your own itinerary.