In the morning, after breakfast, begin your tour of the city with your Marrakesh tour guide and driver.

The mellah in Marrakesh was created in 1558 outside the walls of the El Badi Palace by Jewish exiles who fled the Spanish Inquisition. It is circled by a wall and located next to the royal Kasbah. It used to be one of the main commercial areas of the city.

The Jewish population has dropped from 30,000 in the late 1940’s to the present day number of 120. Today, most of the Jews who remain in Marrakesh no longer live in the mellah but in the newer parts of the City.

Your tour begins in the old mellah. Enter the mellah through the stone arch, known as the Ben Attar Gate, which was named after the Rabbi Mordechai Ben Attar. Note the balconies on the second floor. The Star of David is engraved on many buildings and the streets have returned to their original Hebrew names. There are a few shops including a Kosher butcher.

Within the mellah is the old synagogue, known as the Slat Al Azama Synagogue. It has been a sanctuary for generations. Children from the mountain villages used to travel to learn about the holy scriptures of the Torah.

Proceed to the Miaara Cemetery which is a popular destination on this heritage tour. It is the gravesite of many famous rabbis.

Have lunch at a restaurant of your choice or the well known Kosher restaurant, Dar Ima, which is located near the Yves St. Laurent Museum.

In the afternoon, visit some smaller museums such as Musee Tiskiwin which has an exhibition on the old caravan routes. Or visit some of Marrakesh’s historical sites such as the Yves St. Laurent Gardens and the Badi Palace. The Koutoubia Mosque, Menara Gardens and the Saadian Tombs are also close by and also worth a visit.Before returning to your hotel, explore the Old Town and the Jamaa el-Fna Square. The square is lively 24 hours a day with dancers, musicians and artisans.In the evening, have dinner at a restaurant of your choice.