Moshe Nahon Synagogue

This is the only one synagogue left and open to public in Tangier. Of the same street there were at least 4 others, but are not open to public. Another former synagogue that is possible to visit is a Fondation Lorin museum, which in in synagogal building hosting exhibition of photos and other documents about Tangier history. Nahon synagogue is open during the week regularly, during Saturday also, but only the upper women's gallery. Photography is allowed. Synagogue is in use occasionally, together with Shaarey Rephael synagogue in the new city, but there are barely Jews left in Tangier. Still, there is a Rabbi of Tangier community - Jacob Tordjman. Synagogue is very nicely decorated with silver candelabras and lamps. You can see the donation plates of different artifact that people donated to remember the soul of their closest that pass away. Upper gallery is used as a exhibition hall, and showing the Ketubas, wedding agreement lists, some on paper, but handmade embroidery, and also other artifacts used for prayers, and in different stages of Jewish life. Very important reminder of Jewish present in Morocco, and specifically in Tangier. There is guardian living in property, just ring the bell, and he will open for you. Donation expected (20DH).

Old synagogue inside the medinah. A little bit difficult to find, at the end of a narrow street with no exit. The guard of the synagogue explained us all the details related with Jewish in Tangier and the parts of the religious building. Some coins after the visit are recommended.

Gorgeous! And very welcoming.

Thank you for the tour around and for the detailed program.

Highly spiritual place