A New Museum in Fès Tells the Story of Moroccan Jewish Culture
A new Museum of Moroccan Jewish Culture has opened in Fès, adding another reason to explore the city’s history beyond its best-known medina landmarks.
The museum was inaugurated on 12 October 2026. Its collections trace centuries of Jewish life in Morocco through religious objects, manuscripts, clothing, jewellery and the traditions of families and communities.
What can visitors see?
The exhibition introduces Jewish heritage as part of Morocco’s wider cultural history, rather than as a separate story. The collection includes archaeological and ethnographic objects, works of art, rare books and manuscripts.
The museum’s seven thematic sections cover religious life, communal institutions and everyday traditions. Visitors interested in architecture and urban history can also use the visit as a starting point for learning about Fès’s historic Jewish quarter, the mellah.
Why the museum matters
Fès has long been a centre of scholarship, craftsmanship and cultural exchange. The new institution gives residents and travellers a dedicated place to understand the Jewish communities that helped shape Morocco’s cities, music, trades and traditions.
The Fondation Nationale des Musées, which announced the inauguration, connects the project with the rehabilitation of the historic city and the restoration of the nearby Palais Al-Batha, now the Museum of Islamic Arts. Together, the museums offer two perspectives on Morocco’s shared heritage.
Planning a visit
The museum is in the Mellah of Fès and opens 10am to 6pm, Wednesday to Monday. It closes on Tuesdays. Check the museum’s visitor information for ticket prices before you go.
Allow time for the surrounding historic neighbourhood rather than treating the museum as a quick stop between distant attractions. For a wider introduction to the city, see our Fès destination guide.
