Tangier: Jewish Heritage Private Tour with Synagogues
ID: GYG1096684-1684092
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover Tangier’s Jewish heritage on a private tour. Visit synagogues, the cemetery, Mellah, and Kasbah with a local guide.
Step into Tangier’s unique Jewish and cultural legacy on this private half-day tour. Your expert guide will take you through some of the city’s most important Jewish landmarks, weaving together history, architecture, and community traditions.
Begin at the Moshe Nahon Synagogue, a beautifully restored 19th-century synagogue that reflects Tangier’s Jewish past. Continue to the Ibn Mimoun Synagogue, known for its Andalusian style, and hear stories of the once-thriving community.
Pay respects at the Jewish Cemetery, overlooking the sea, with more than 1,000 graves including those of notable rabbis and families. Visit Beit HaChaim, a site that offers deeper insights into the spiritual and communal life of Moroccan Jewry.
Walk through the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) to connect the past with present-day Medina life, then extend your tour with a visit to the Kasbah and Dar El Makhzen, the former Sultan’s palace that highlights Morocco’s broader cultural heritage.
This tour is a unique alternative to standard Tangier sightseeing tours, offering travelers an in-depth look at a side of Morocco rarely experienced.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Tangier’s Jewish heritage on a private guided tour
- Visit the Moshe Nahon Synagogue and the Ibn Mimoun Synagogue
- Explore the Jewish Cemetery and Beit HaChaim burial site
- Stroll through the historic Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and the Kasbah
- Learn about Jewish traditions, culture, and notable figures in Tangier
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Private professional licensed guide (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew on request)
- Entrance fees to synagogues, cemetery, and museums
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch (optional kosher or traditional Moroccan meal can be arranged)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.