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It is amazing to see this synagogue and it helps open the door to learning more about Moroccos rich and diverse history. It is wonderful that the synagogue is protected and able to be visited and enjoyed. It is totally safe to visit and nobody...More
We stopped in here with our guide who wanted to be sure that we saw the very ancient Torah still here in the Holy place and to reinforce how long ago that Jews and Muslims lived close together and in harmony with each other.
We struggled to find it the first time round, with loads of touts offering to show us the way which we rejected, but the second time round we actually saw a sign leading us to it which was helpful. It is a small building which...More
Jewish community of Fez is the oldest in Morocco and date back to the establishment of the city. When Merenids built Fes Jdid, they moved Jew community closer to palace because they were valuable administrators, bureaucrats and traders for the dynasty. Name of their quarter,...More
This synagogue is a great place to view what has happened to the Jews in Fes and they had great pictures surrounding each room to see who the important people were of that time. Time for pictures and to donate.
This restored house of worship was lovingly repurposed over several years. . From the 17 th century was built after the explosion of Sephardic Jews in Spain. Very popular tourist place it has decorations dedicated by worshippers and is one of 18 original synagogues remaining....More
This was one more interesting stop on a fascinating tour of the souk in Fes. Our guide in the synagogue was informative and friendly, like all the people we met in Morocco.
Well-maintained site and remaining vestige of Jewish influence in the community of Fes. Only the Berbers predate the Jews who flourished in Morroco centuries before the Romans and then the Arabs. The houses have European influence and balconies facing the street unlike Muslim quarter where...More
The synagogue was small, and a bit out of the way, in the old Jewish quarter. Although we didn't spend too much time here, it was interesting learning about the Jewish history in what is now a predominately Muslim country. It's no longer in use...More
A small quiet synagogue in busy Fes. we spent 30 or so minutes visiting. Its so much simpler then the temples in the metropolitan NYC area. We sat for a while just taking it all in. I am glad people are taking the effort to...More
