The Jews of Morocco A Millennia-Long History

This episode explores the deep and intertwined history of Morocco's Jewish communities, from ancient Roman-era settlements to the golden age under the Marinids and the eventual emigration in the 20th century. Lucas and Luna discuss the Mellahs of Fez and Marrakech, the role of Jewish merchants in trans-Saharan trade, the influence of Maimonides, and the impact of the Almohad persecutions. They touch on the 18th-century treaty with the United States, the Dhimmi status under Islamic rule, and the tragic decline after the establishment of Israel. The conversation brings to light figures like Samuel Pallache, a Jewish pirate and diplomat who served the Saadian sultan, and the last Jewish family leaving Morocco in the 1960s. #Morocco #JewishHistory #Mellah #Fez #Marrakech #Maimonides #Almohad #Saadian #Marinid #SamuelPallache #Dhimmi #TransSaharanTrade #BarbaryCoast #NorthAfrica #Diaspora #Alaouite #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo