Mellah of Fes & Ibn Danan Synagogue
الملاح / Mellah
Morocco's earliest Jewish quarter, with old streets of wooden balconies and the 17th-century Ibn Danan Synagogue, right beside the royal palace.
The Fez Mellah was established in the 15th century and is Morocco's oldest mellah (Jewish quarter). Old houses along the main street have rare projecting wooden balconies and wrought-iron windows. The 17th-century Ibn Danan Synagogue has been restored and is open to visitors. A Jewish cemetery, dense with white headstones, offers views over the old city. Both the synagogue and the cemetery charge small admission fees, and they may close on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Allow about 1.5 hours to visit together with the Royal Palace and New Fez.
Opening hours
Assembly hall approx. 09:00–17:00 (closed Sat)
Nearby sights
- Royal Palace of Fes (Dar al-Makhzen)
- Fes Jdid
- Jnan Sbil Gardens
- Bab Bou Jeloud
- Dar Batha Museum
- Bou Inania Madrasa
- Borj Nord
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts