Chaim Pinto Synagogue, Historical synagogue in Essaouira medina, Morocco.
The three-story whitewashed masonry building contains a large prayer room on the second floor and two sections reserved for women.
The Chaim Pinto Synagogue represents the heritage of the Jewish community that flourished in Essaouira, formerly Mogador, during the 19th century.
The separate sections for women, located on the third floor and across the courtyard, demonstrate traditional Moroccan Jewish religious practices.
Visitors can explore this heritage site Monday through Friday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with guides available.
Modern renovations have maintained the Torah ark and bimah, painted in light blue, characteristic of Moroccan religious architecture.
Location: Essaouira
Address: G68M+93M, Essaouira, Morocco Essaouira Essaouira
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Piątek 09:00-18:00; Niedziela 09:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 31.51595,-9.76733
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:33
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