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The Mellah
The old Jewish quarter
The old Jewish quarter of the medina, east of the Kasbah, with its synagogue and cemetery.
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Image courtesy of © Misa.stefanovic.07 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsOur take
- Dress modestly
- Walk with respect
- Address
- Kasbah, Marrakech
About The Mellah
The Mellah, beside the Bahia Palace and the Kasbah, is the medina’s old Jewish quarter. The Lazama Synagogue is a place of worship: dress modestly and be guided by the custodian, and respect the cemetery as a place of prayer.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Mellah before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Mellah, as the crow flies.
- Rosemary200 m2 min walk
- La Sultana Marrakech600 m8 min walk
- El Fenn1.1 km13 min walk
- La Mamounia1.3 km16 min walk
- Dar Darma1.3 km16 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Mellah are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Bahia Palace250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Saadian Tombs600 mWalk 7 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Koutoubia1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Ben Youssef Madrasa1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Jardin Majorelle2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Menara gardens3.4 kmWalk 42 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Marrakech Menara Airport4.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 23 min
The station and the square
- Jemaa el-Fna700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Marrakech station3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 18 min
Location
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