Mellah, Fez
Neighbourhood · Fes el Jedid, Fez

Mellah, Fez

Photo: Pedro from Maia (Porto), Portugal · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Mellah served as the Jewish quarter of Fez from the 15th century. It contains narrow alleys lined with traditional houses and the Ibn Danan Synagogue. Visitors should note the nearby Jewish cemetery with its whitewashed tombs.

On day 3 of Fez Medina & Crafts

Good to know

Tickets
Free to enter
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Morning hours
Getting there
Short walk from the Fes el Jedid gate

Itineraries with Mellah, Fez

Day 3 of Fez Medina & Crafts

Volubilis

How Mellah, Fez fits into a day.
  1. 9:00VolubilisMeknes
  2. 13:00Moulay Idriss ZerhounMeknes
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Mellah, Fez questions

What is the Mellah in Fez?

It is the historic Jewish neighborhood in the city.

Is the Mellah safe for tourists?

Yes, it forms part of standard visitor routes in Fez.

What to see in the Mellah?

The Ibn Danan Synagogue and the old Jewish cemetery stand as main sites.

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