Casablanca Jewish Heritage , Beth-El, Ettedgui & Jewish Museum

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About this activity

Discover Casablanca’s Jewish heritage on a private cultural tour led by the founder of Typically Morocco Tours, a licensed guide with more than 20 years of experience and close ties to the city’s Jewish community. He holds a Master’s degree in Jewish Heritage and Tourism Management from ISITT, supported by the Mimouna Association.

Visit Temple Beth-El, the Museum of Moroccan Judaism, the historic Mellah, the Jewish Cemetery, and Eim Habanim Synagogue. Learn about Sephardic history, Jewish-Muslim coexistence, family traditions, religious customs, and community life in Casablanca.

The experience can be tailored to your interests, including genealogy, family names, ancestral neighborhoods, and migration stories.

Please note: the Museum of Moroccan Judaism is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. When unavailable, the itinerary may include an exterior visit and/or another suitable Jewish heritage site, depending on access and opening conditions.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Written guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Operated by: Typically Morocco Tours

Ages: Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed professional guide (official, multilingual)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees to Jewish Museum and synagogues
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (from selected locations)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional drinks, snacks)
Not included: Entrance fees to additional attractions not listed in itinerary

Itinerary

Temple Beth-El

30 min

Begin your Jewish heritage journey at Temple Beth-El , one of Casablanca’s best-known synagogues. Discover its impressive architecture, stained-glass windows, religious traditions, and the story of Casablanca’s Jewish community.
Stop 2

20 min

Continue to a historic Jewish educational institution and learn about the important role Jewish schools have played in preserving Hebrew education, culture, and community life in Casablanca.
Museum of Moroccan Judaism

45 min Admission included

Explore the Museum of Moroccan Judaism , with its collection of religious objects, traditional clothing, photographs, synagogue furnishings, and artifacts documenting centuries of Jewish life throughout Morocco.
City Hall of Casablanca

20 min

Drive through Casablanca Finance City , offering a striking contrast between the city’s historic Jewish heritage and modern Casablanca, with contemporary architecture and new business districts.
Quartier Habous

30 min

Walk through the picturesque Habous Quarter , known for its arcades, traditional shops, Moroccan architecture, and historic streets.
Royal Palace of Casablanca

15 min

Stop near the Royal Palace and learn about Morocco’s monarchy and the historic relationship between Morocco’s kings and the country’s Jewish community. The visit is normally from the exterior.
Stop 7

40 min

Enter Casablanca’s Old Medina and former Jewish quarter to visit the beautifully restored Ettedgui Synagogue. The synagogue is located in the medina and was restored before being rededicated in 2016.
Casablanca Old Jewish Cemetery

30 min

Finish at Casablanca’s Old Jewish Cemetery, an important place of memory for generations of Jewish families. Historical records distinguish Casablanca’s old cemetery from the later Ben M’Sik cemetery.