Mellah

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7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“You can admire the souks and the Alzama Synagogue in the central courtyard while enjoying a cup of Berber tea. ”

– Travel + Leisure

Fodor's Fodor's
"As in other Moroccan cities, the Mellah is the old Jewish quarter, once a small, walled-off city within the city." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The present Mellah, renamed Hay Essalam, is much smaller and almost entirely Muslim." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The mellah remains notable for tall mudbrick homes along single-file streets and cross-alley gossip through wrought-iron balconies." Full review
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To see the living legacy of Mellah artisans and spice traders, check out the Place des Ferblantiers, the Grand Bijouterie and the Mellah Market .
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In addition to the area’s historical importance, you’ll find a good variety of shops here. This is where I go to buy fabrics and beautiful trims and notions." Full review