Mellah of Marrakech
الملاح
A Jewish quarter founded in 1558, with the well-preserved Slat al-Azama synagogue, a centuries-old Jewish cemetery and a spice market.
The Mellah sits right next to El Badi Palace and the Royal Palace. It was once home to tens of thousands of Jews, most of whom have since moved away, but its streets still have houses with wooden balconies. You can visit the 16th-century Slat al-Azama synagogue (entry about 10 to 20 dirhams), as well as the Miara Jewish Cemetery, famous for its white tombstones. At the entrance, Place des Ferblantiers sells tin lanterns, and nearby is a covered spice market. Be wary of anyone who approaches you uninvited offering to act as a guide.
Opening hours
Open all day; assembly hall approx. 09:00–18:00; closed Saturdays
Nearby sights
- Bahia Palace
- Dar Si Said Museum
- El Badi Palace
- Koutoubia Mosque
- Saadian Tombs
- Ramparts of Marrakech & Bab Agnaou
- Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Medina Souks