In Fès, a new museum tells the story of 2,500 years of Moroccan Jewish culture - FAMILLE ACTUELLE

In the Mellah of Fès, a new museum opens its doors this October 12, 2026. Dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture, it traces more than 2,500 years of history through precious objects, traditional costumes, jewelry, manuscripts, and testimonies of daily life. A new cultural address to discover an essential part of Moroccan heritage.
Located in the historic Mellah district, founded in 1438, the Museum of Moroccan Jewish Culture offers a permanent exhibition on two levels. The exhibition explores the different facets of the life of the Kingdom's Jewish communities, their history, traditions, professions, and the exchanges that shaped the relations between Jews and Muslims in Morocco.
Traditions and know-how to discover
Throughout the rooms, visitors discover collections as rich as they are varied. Ceremonial costumes, antique jewelry, ritual objects, embroidered textiles, and manuscripts tell…