Museum of Moroccan Judaism

The Museum of Moroccan Judaism is at 81 Rue Chasseur Jules Gros in the Oasis district of Casablanca, Morocco. Founded in 1997, it is often described as the only museum devoted to Jewish culture in the Arab world, and it presents the history of Moroccan Jews, who have lived in the country for more than two thousand years. It occupies a villa with a garden and displays ritual objects, Torah scrolls, traditional costumes, jewellery, ceramics, manuscripts, photographs and reconstructions of synagogues and domestic interiors from different regions of Morocco. A particular highlight is the collection of Hanukkah lamps and embroidered ceremonial textiles, together with objects collected from the Atlas and the coast. Visitors follow a route through rooms organised by theme, covering daily life, religious practice, festivals and craft traditions, and the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. A visit takes one to one and a half hours. Texts are provided in several languages, and staff members are usually happy to answer questions. The museum is quiet on weekday mornings, when school groups are least likely, and Fridays and weekends can see more organised tours. Admission is about MAD 50 for adults, and opening days generally run Tuesday to Sunday, with Monday closed, so visitors should check current hours before going. Security at the entrance is standard and photography rules should be confirmed at the desk. The district is residential, and a petit taxi from downtown costs about MAD 20-30. The museum combines well with a visit to the nearby Jewish cemetery, if arranged separately.