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Why Is Casablanca so Disappointing?

Why Is Casablanca so Disappointing?

by Lucas Peters | Sep 9, 2021 | Casablanca, Jewish Morocco, Morocco Articles

On the surface, Casablanca has a lot going for it. It has a great name embued with a certain amount of romance, year-round warm weather, long strips of sandy beaches, some of the best cuisine in the country, and lots of modern conveniences. The question remains: with...

Moroccan Jewish (Judaism) Museum in Casablanca

by Lucas Peters | Nov 1, 2014 | Casablanca, Jewish Morocco, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles

Morocco’s rich Jewish heritage is a unique piece of history that is unknown to most travelers – and that in itself is reason enough to explore it on your next holiday to this exotic country. Although Jews historically lived in mellahs (or Jewish Quarters) in a number...

Morocco’s Jewish Berber History

by Lynn Sheppard | Oct 23, 2014 | Jewish Morocco, Morocco Articles

Many visitors to Morocco are surprised to learn of the country’s cultural diversity. Although today a majority Arab Muslim country, Morocco has a significant Jewish past (and present) as well as indigenous Amazigh (also known as Berber) population who pre-date the...

The Jewish Quarters (Mellahs) of Morocco’s Medinas

by Lucas Peters | Oct 14, 2014 | Jewish Morocco, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles

Historically, Morocco has strived to be a place of acceptance. Several different cultures and religions have inhabited its cities and towns throughout the centuries. Today, the majority of its population is Muslim but it is not hard to find a wide array of remnants of...
Where to Visit the Ancient Jewish Sites of Morocco

Where to Visit the Ancient Jewish Sites of Morocco

by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Oct 9, 2014 | Jewish Morocco, Morocco Articles

Morocco was once home to the largest population of Jews in the Arab world, a figure topping 300,000 inhabitants. These people left behind a vast history visible through the ancient Jewish sites of Morocco. Today the number has largely diminished but many of the...

Uncovering Jewish Morocco – Discovery Abounds

by Lucas Peters | Jun 22, 2013 | Jewish Morocco, Morocco Articles

I have always been drawn to and interested in the Jewish history and culture of Morocco. And, while I am by far not an expert, once you’ve been in Morocco awhile, one begins to uncover some fantastic and even hidden places where the Diaspora once lived, traded,...

Morocco Travel Guides

A Fez travel guide to help prepare your visit.
Marrakesh travel guide: JBT's insider guide to the city of Marrakesh, Morocco
Tangier travel guide to help you prepare for your journey!
Essaouira travel guide
Casablanca travel guide

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Favorite Morocco Guidebooks

Moon Morocco 3rd edition by Lucas Peters, author, writer and photographer

Moon Morocco (Travel Guide)

Written and photographed by JBT Director, Lucas Peters, the 3rd edition of Moon Morocco is a detailed, full-colored country guidebook. Guaranteed to inspire travel lust, this edition is a wonderful companion for you while you’re in the planning stages or already in-country.

The 1st edition of Marrakesh & Beyond is a handy pocket-sized traveler. A complimentary guidebook to Moon Morocco, this guide dives deeper into the mysterious souks of the famed “Red City.” With a detailed shopping guide, handy fold-out map, and itineraries for day-tripping from Marrakesh, Lucas brings us another great resource for Morocco!

 

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