BEST TANGIER JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR
This customized Tangier Jewish heritage tour offers an excellent opportunity to discover what it left from the Jews heritage in Tangier while meandering around the Kasbah & Medina districts and unveiling the mystery of this beautiful town.
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HISTORY OF JEWISH IN MOROCCO
There have been a Jews community in Morocco for a very long time, some historical sources said that their arrival to the country occurred during the prophet Solomon’s era, but others claim that it happened as a result of Titus’s attack over Jerusalem about 70 AD.
However, certain chroniclers claim that the first Jews wave in the Maghreb appeared around 320 BC, when Ptolemy who banished the Jews who sought refuge in north Africa.
Nevertheless, the most important emigration was during the Christian reconquest in Spain, when thousand of Sephardic Jews were expelled along with Muslims from Andalusia to Morocco and some other North African countries.
Tangier hosted a large number of Ashkenazi Jews (יְהוּדֵי אַשְׁכְּנַז) coming from the east of Europe during the world war II, this community, whose members found a welcoming population and a potential environment to settle and live in harmony.
JEWISH HERITAGE IN TANGIER
Technically speaking, Tangier had no formal Jewish quarter or mellah, like the other medinas of Morocco.
However, there was a big concentration of Jewish families in Beni Idir quarter ( the biggest in the medina) as it’s where the main synagogues are found.
Synagogues בתי כנסת like Nahon constructed in the 19th century by Moshe Nahon, a scholar from an famous Jewish family in Tangier.
TANGIER JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR ITINERARY
- Meet and greet with your guide.
- Discover the Jewish Heritage of Tangier
- Enjoy the scenery of the city with a private mini-van.
- Have a great time exploring the surrounding of Tangier.
- Unveil the mystery of the medina.
- Visit some Jewish Synagogues
DETAILED ITINERARY
Your Tangier Jewish Heritage Tour will include a nice drive through the Ville Nouvelle passing by Shaar Rafael Synagogue.
You’ll learn how cosmopolitan Tangier is where Muslims, Christians & Jews have been living in peaceful coexistence.
After that, you’ll drive through the California District with its fancy villas, mansions, palaces including the Royal Palace.
We’ll drive you west from Tangier through a spongy forest of eucalyptus, mimosa, cypress and umbrella pine along a winding, sea-sprayed road. The route, lined by grass as soft as carpet and as luminous as the Rif mountains.
You’ll have a short break for taking pictures in the Perdicaris Park.
Continue on the track to the promontory Cap Spartel, nestling against an ancient cliff. On the northwest point of mainland Africa, looking out onto the coast of Spain, is the light-house.
The views from here are stunning. At this point, the Atlantic Ocean & the Mediterranean both converge.
Drive along the Atlantic Coastline before reaching the Neolithic Hercules Caves.
Your walking Jewish Heritage tour of Tangier consists of visiting some landmarks and places of worship related to the rich Jewish heritage in Tangier.
Tangier is nicknamed ” the city of co-existence” where Jews used to live in total peace with Muslim people.
During this Jewsih Heritage Tour of Tangier, your personal guide will scrupulously take into consideration your special needs, what you are interested in & top-list priorities.
He will be showing you not only the important sights but also focusing on the most cultural aspects of Moroccan Judaism and it similarity with the local Muslim traditions.
Your private tour guide knows about the Jewish heritage in Morocco and will shed light on the history of Jews in Morocco as well.
From the Kosher bakery where families used to cook Challah, to the jewelry section, to the Jewish Cemetery your guide will make sure that you have the best experience.
Your tour guide is knowledgeable the History of Jews in Tangier, about the Medina as he was born & played around the streets of the Kasbah and Medina.
Now, it’s time to explore the vibrant Medina with its bustling cafes and shops. You’ll get inspired by the preserved heritage of the locals including the communal oven or bakery, Mosques and Hammams.
TANGIER JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR PACKAGES
- Certified local tour guide
- Private registered transportation
- Lunch
- Tea
- Camel ride
- Soft drinks
- Pick up and drop off services*
NB: the lunch is non-kosher. However, in case you’ll bring your Kosher food with you, your guide will arrange a place where you can eat it along with soft drinks.
- Local tour guide in Morocco
- Registered transportation
- Pick up and drop off services
TANGIER JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR COST
The Cost of the day trip from Tarifa to Tangier ( Standard) starts from €95 per person based on a reservation of 2 people.
In case you have questions or concerns regarding your booking or want to make some changes you can contact us by clicking on the WhatsApp button or send us an email, and we’ll try to answer to you asap.
FAQs ABOUT TANGIER JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR
How long Tangier Jewish Heritage Tour takes ?
On average, this Tangier Jewish Heritage Tour will take approximately 6 hours.
How much is this Tangier Jewish Heritage Tour?
The Price of this experience starts from 95 euros per person.
Is this Tangier Jewish Heritage Tour Private ?
Yes it's a private Tour
Are pick up and drop off included for this tour ?
Yes Pick and drop off are included from :
- Tanger Ville Port
- Tangier train station
- Accommodation inside the old town or around the city center
Is this Tangier Jewish Heritage Tour Kosher Friendly ?
Yes, during this Tour you can eat your Kosher food while we invite you for some soft drinks.
JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR OF TANGIER REVIEWS
Bottom line up front: Mohammed is among the best and friendliest tour guides you will find. My wife and I made a last minute decision to take a day trip to Tangier and Mohammed was SUPER helpful in setting us up with a guide, crafting the itinerary, and putting everything in motion - all from the night before (that's when we first contacted him!). We specifically did a Tangier Jewish Heritage Tour - so fun and interesting, highly recommended.
We had a unique, warm, welcoming and colourful day in Tangier. Mohammed listened closely to what we wanted from the tour before we left for Tangier, tailoring every moment to our needs and what we wanted to see, even helping us book the transit and meeting us warmly at the Port. This once in a lifetime tour was not only filled with emotional connections to our own Jewish family history, but he also filled it with important historical and current insights into how this unique and beautiful city connects Africa to Europe. We will never forget this emotional trip!
...As we progressed along the trip, Mohammed noted what our particular interests were. For example, I expressed my interest in the Jewish history of Morocco and Mohammed made sure that he covered that as we enjoyed our tour of the country. I highly recommend you craft your tour with Mohammed. He is the best!