by Omar Moutei | Nov 2, 2023 | Essaouira, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, boasts a history as vibrant as its striking blue and white architecture. This coastal jewel has witnessed civilizations come and go, each leaving their mark on its character. With a wide array of cultures and experiences in a very...
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...
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...
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...