Slat El Fassiyine Synagogue

Slat El Fassiyine Synagogue features traditional Moroccan architectural elements with detailed plasterwork and green and white mosaics throughout its prayer halls.

The synagogue served as a prison in 1791 during the expulsion of Jews from Mellah, before returning to its original religious function shortly after.

This religious building maintained non-Sephardic rituals of indigenous Moroccan Jews, preserving local traditions until the twentieth century.

Following extensive renovations completed in 2013, the synagogue welcomes visitors who need to contact local authorities for specific visiting hours.

Between its closure in 1971 and renovation in 2013, a Muslim caretaker maintained the sacred nature of the site by lighting candles every Friday.

Location: Fez

GPS coordinates: 34.05329,-4.99079

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:14