Heritage Tours

for those who love places that tell the stories of yore

Muslim Heritage Tour

Morocco is one of the more liberal of the Islamic countries with a long history of welcoming people from around the world, from all different backgrounds and places. To some Muslim travelers, such as those coming from Saudi Arabia for the first time, the liberalness of Morocco can come as something of a shock. For others, particularly those coming from North America, Morocco has a sense of unmatched old-world charm that rests comfortably alongside the ethos of Islam. Needless to say, Morocco is an incredible destination for Muslim travelers looking to connect spiritually while at the same time, enjoying all that Morocco has to offer.

Accommodations have all been selected for their adherence to keeping halal and for their traditional Moroccan architecture.

Morocco being a predominantly Muslim country makes keeping halal very easy while you’re on the go touring around the country. The month of Ramadan, in particular, can be a wonderful time to travel, observe the fast, join in the rituals and dig in to a spectacular f’tour (iftar) with a local family.

Morocco has a long, proud history of Judaism. From the depths of the High Atlas Mountains to the wind-swept confines of Essaouira, Jewish pilgrims have been making their way to give their blessings, thanks, and offer their prayers to important historical figures and rabbis throughout Morocco. In fact, the day following Passover is celebrated by Moroccan Jews as Mimouna, named after the great Moroccan-born sage Maimonides, or Rambam. In Morocco, Mimouna is a recognition of friendly relations between Jews and Muslims.

We will help you explore the Jewish Heritage of Morocco, reconnect with your roots and even connect with some members of the Jewish community.

Tour the different Mellahs (Jewish Neighborhoods) of the ancient cities of Fez, Marrakesh, and Essaouira. Observe the Moroccan Shabbat, recite the kiddush at the Slat Al Azama Synagogue and munch on a couple of loaves of challah afterwards.

Accommodations for our Jewish Tours are typical of the Moroccan architecture of the region (riads in the cities and kasbahs in the desert)

Meals are all kosher-friendly, though keeping strictly kosher in Morocco is all-but impossible. Anyone who tells you otherwise is mistaken. As an example: the traditional way in which Moroccans make bread does not use any animal products and Moroccans typically have a separate bread pan for baking, however, there is no kosher certification of this process to ensure that food complies with all relevant guidelines. Likewise, there is only one shochet in the entire country (he is in Casablanca), so though all animals typically used as meat sources around Morocco (sheep, cows, and goats) are considered kosher, the cuts of meat and the butcher himself may not be.