The Mellah
The Marrakech mellah was built in 1558, under the reign of the Saadian sovereign Moulay Abdallah with two entrance doors. You will discover the spice souk with its various colors and scents, the jewelry souk with an auction at 16 pm, the fabric souk with all kinds of fabrics. A historical atmosphere recounted by the old wooden buildings, the tinsmiths square where craftsmen produce atypical tin objects, and especially the two synagogues Neguidim and Alazma. The culture and Jewish footprints are intact, a warm atmosphere, to discover over the shops.
From 2014, a restoration program was launched to restore the Jewish quarter of Marrakech to its full splendor, thus making it an important tourist destination. This will involve the restoration of various souks or the renovation of houses and walls. During your visit to Marrakech, let us discover the main tourist sites not to be missed in the Mellah.
Access map
How to get there ?
Located south of the medina (old town), near the Bahia Palace, the Badi. You can access it via Place des Ferblantiers. If you are going from Jemaa El Fna square (the main square in the heart of the medina), the easiest way to get there is to take Riad ez Zitoun street, which will take you directly to this area of the city in less than ten minutes.
Main Attractions
- The Negidim and Salat Alzama Synagogues
- The Spice Souk
- Jewish cemetery