Jewish cemeteries of Essaouira, Historic Jewish burial grounds near the Atlantic coast in Essaouira, Morocco.
Two distinct cemeteries, separated by a street, contain over 2400 tombstones made of rocky stones dating from 1775 to 1963.
The old cemetery served the Jewish community until 1875, when burials moved to the new cemetery established across the street.
The mausoleum of Rabbi Haim Pinto, constructed in 1998, draws thousands of Jewish pilgrims annually for traditional Hilloula celebrations.
Visitors need to contact the guard at the new cemetery entrance to access both burial grounds and the mausoleum.
Ocean waves frequently wash over the protective wall of the old cemetery, gradually eroding the inscriptions on ancient gravestones.
Location: Essaouira
GPS coordinates: 31.51742,-9.76434
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:15
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