Discover
The world beyond the ordinary.
Kosher Tour of Morocco, November 2027
Casablanca to Marrakech, MoroccoWhere
November 8–17, 2027Dates
$5,900 per personFrom
The imperial cities of Morocco
Ten days from Casablanca to Marrakech
Our kosher tour of Morocco is ten days with the group and an English-speaking guide: the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes and Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Marrakech and its Mellah with Shabbat at the Lazama Synagogue, the Atlantic coast at Essaouira, and the Ourika Valley and the Agafay Desert in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Every meal is Glatt Kosher Mehadrin. The history of the mellahs and the places on the route are in our guide to kosher Morocco.
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Monday, November 8 to Wednesday, November 17, 2027. Fly into Casablanca; fly home from Casablanca after the Agafay Desert and Marrakech.
- Imperial cities
- Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then two nights in Fes.
- Marrakech and Shabbat
- Six nights in Marrakech, with Shabbat at the 500-year-old Lazama Synagogue in the Mellah.
- Coast and desert
- Day trips from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley, the Atlantic port of Essaouira and the Agafay Desert, with a farewell Glatt Kosher barbecue under the stars.
The photograph at the top of the page: Marrakech, the Koutoubia minaret and the Atlas Mountains beyond.
What the tour includes
- Nine nights in 4- and 5-star hotels: the Barcelo Anfa in Casablanca, the Palais Medina in Fez and the Grand Mogador Menara in Marrakech
- Glatt Kosher Mehadrin breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
- A professional local English-speaking guide throughout
- A comfortable air-conditioned touring coach
- Entrance fees for every site on the itinerary
- Shabbat at the Lazama Synagogue in the Marrakech Mellah
- A farewell Glatt Kosher barbecue dinner in the Agafay Desert, with optional camel rides
- A traditional Berber tea ceremony in the Ourika Valley
International flights are not included. The recommended tip for the tour is $100 per person.
Kashrut
Kosher across Morocco, at every meal
Every meal on the tour is Glatt Kosher Mehadrin. Where a hotel or restaurant cannot meet our kashrut standard, our own mashgiach and cook travel with the group to prepare and supervise the meals, as they do on every Kosher Travelers tour where local supervision is not available.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served every day. On Friday night in Marrakech the group has Shabbat dinner with members of the local Jewish community, and on day 8 the farewell dinner is a barbecue in the Agafay Desert. Tell us about any allergy or dietary need when you reserve.
The hotels
Hotels in three imperial cities
- Casablanca
- One night (day 1), at the Barcelo Anfa.
- Fes
- Two nights (days 2 and 3), via Rabat, Meknes and Volubilis, at the Palais Medina.
- Marrakech
- Six nights (days 4 to 9), at the Grand Mogador Menara, with Shabbat in the Mellah and day trips to the Ourika Valley, Essaouira and the Agafay Desert.
Day by day
The Morocco itinerary, day by day
The pace is full through the imperial cities, with Shabbat in Marrakech and a free day before you fly home.
- Day 1 · MondayArrive in Casablanca, Morocco's commercial capital. Meet your guide for a panoramic tour of the city, then check in for the night.Overnight: Casablanca
- Day 2 · TuesdayThe Hassan II Mosque, the Jewish Museum and the Beth-El Synagogue in Casablanca, then Rabat: the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Jewish Mellah. On to Meknes for Bab Mansour, the Royal Stables, the Jewish Quarter and the tomb of Rabbi Ben Imdan, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis before Fes.Overnight: Fes
- Day 3 · WednesdayA guided day in Fes: the UNESCO-listed medina, the Royal Palace, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Square and the historic Jewish Mellah. Highlights include the restored Aben Danan Synagogue and the resting places of Rabbi Yehuda Ben Attar and Solika Hatchuel.Overnight: Fes
- Day 4 · ThursdaySouth to Marrakech, the Red City: the Menara Gardens, the Bahia Palace, the Jewish Mellah and Cemetery, the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, Jemaa El-Fna Square and the souks.Overnight: Marrakech
- Day 5 · FridayThe Majorelle Gardens, then into the Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains for tea and homemade bread with a local Berber family, and the grave of Rabbi Shlomo Bel Hench. Back to Marrakech to prepare for Shabbat, and Shabbat dinner with members of the local Jewish community.Overnight: Marrakech
- Day 6 · ShabbatShabbat services at the 500-year-old Lazama Synagogue in the Mellah, festive meals and a quiet afternoon. After Shabbat, an optional horse-drawn carriage ride through Marrakech at night.Overnight: Marrakech
- Day 7 · SundayA full day at the Atlantic port of Essaouira (Mogador), with an argan oil cooperative on the way: the Chaim Pinto Synagogue, the Jewish Mellah and Cemetery, the Portuguese Ramparts, the Kasbah, the Medina and its artisan workshops.Overnight: Marrakech
- Day 8 · MondayA slow morning, then the Agafay Desert, with optional camel rides, quad biking or buggies, and a farewell Glatt Kosher barbecue under the stars with Moroccan music.Overnight: Marrakech
- Day 9 · TuesdayA free day in Marrakech: last shopping, the city at your own pace, or time at the hotel before your last evening in Morocco.Overnight: Marrakech
- Day 10 · WednesdayTransfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport for your flight home.Departure
Guide and Shabbat
Your guide, and Shabbat at the Lazama Synagogue
A professional local English-speaking guide, specializing in Jewish heritage, travels with the group for all ten days.
Shabbat is kept in Marrakech, at the 500-year-old Lazama Synagogue in the heart of the Mellah, still an active community today. Communal services and kosher meals are followed by an afternoon to experience Jewish life in the city.
The pace
Who the tour suits, and what to pack
Ten days across five cities, with a full day of touring most days and one long coach journey from Fes to Marrakech. It suits travelers happy to be on their feet in medinas, souks and old quarters, with uneven stone underfoot.
- Medinas, kasbahs and Roman ruins mean steps, ramps and uneven ground; the souks are busy and crowded
- An optional camel ride and sunset in the Agafay Desert, and a Berber tea ceremony in the Ourika Valley, are part of the days
- Shabbat in Marrakech is a rest day, in the middle of the tour
- The reservation form asks for a short health declaration, because some days are more active than others
Price
What the Morocco tour costs
The November 2027 tour is priced at $5,900 per person, sharing a double room. A room of your own is a single supplement of $1,000.
The price covers the hotels, the kosher meals, the guide, the coach, the entrance fees on the itinerary and the Shabbat program. International flights and travel insurance are extra, as is anything you buy along the way.
Deposit and terms
What you pay, and when
Payment
- On booking$1,000 per person
- Balance120 days before departure
All prices and payments are in US dollars.
If you need to cancel
- 120 days or more before$500 per person
- 45 to 120 days before50% of the invoice
- Within 45 daysNo refund
We strongly recommend travel insurance covering cancellation, medical care and luggage.
What happens after you inquire
- You send a short inquiry
A few questions, with this tour already filled in.
- We reply within one working day
The person for your region will be in touch with the itinerary and the reservation form.
- We answer every question
Kashrut, rooms, flights, deposit and balance. We are happy to answer all of your questions so you can make an informed decision.
- Places are confirmed in order of booking
The group has a fixed number of places. Your reservation form and deposit confirm yours.
Your hosts
Who is looking after you
David Walles
Tours
David runs our tours with Chana. They made Aliyah from Melbourne in 2008 and took over Eddie's Kosher Travel.
Before you travel, send us your flight times into and out of Casablanca, so your transfers can be timed for you. For anything else, the simplest route is an email or a call to the line for your region; every missed call and message is returned.
What our guests have to say
What guests said
“You are real pros! The choice of local guides and locations was exceptional.”
“Our tour guide gave each of us the feeling of being accepted, valued and respected.”
Watch
Guests on our Morocco tour, in their own words
Short clips our guests recorded on the Magic of Morocco tour in spring 2018.
More guest videos, by program, on our guest reviews page.
Questions
Asked before booking the Morocco tour
When is the next kosher tour of Morocco?
Monday, November 8 to Wednesday, November 17, 2027: ten days, from Casablanca to Marrakech.
Where in Morocco does the tour go?
Casablanca first, then Rabat, Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis on the way to Fes. South to Marrakech for Shabbat, then the Atlantic coast at Essaouira, and the Ourika Valley and Agafay Desert in the Atlas Mountains before the flight home from Casablanca.
What Jewish heritage does the tour see?
In Fes, the Aben Danan Synagogue and the Jewish Mellah. In Marrakech, Shabbat at the 500-year-old Lazama Synagogue, the Mellah and the Miâara Jewish Cemetery. In Essaouira, the Chaim Pinto Synagogue and the old Jewish quarter.
Is every meal kosher?
Yes. Every meal is Glatt Kosher Mehadrin. Where local supervision is not available, our own mashgiach and cook travel with the group to prepare and supervise the meals.
Where is Shabbat kept?
In Marrakech, at the 500-year-old Lazama Synagogue in the Mellah, with communal services and kosher meals.
Are flights included?
International flights are not included. You book your own flights into and out of Casablanca; send us your flight times.
Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly recommend insurance covering cancellation, medical care and luggage, bought soon after you pay your deposit so the cover is complete.
Also on the tour calendar
Our other kosher tours
- Kosher Tour of India, January 2027
- Kosher Tour of Japan, May 2027
- Kosher Tour of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, November 2027
Every escorted tour we run, with its dates, is on the kosher tours page.
Connect
Friendships that outlast the trip.
Enrich
Memories that touch the soul.
Inquire
Speak to someone about your trip
Call the line for your region, or send an inquiry and we will come back to you.
- Israel+972 2 992 9801
- USA / Canada+1 646 240 4118
- Europe+44 207 048 6168
- Australia+61 39 999 7496
- South Africa+27 83 377 1908
Speak to Shelley in reservations. Every missed call and message is returned.
Since 1991 · Glatt Mehadrin