The Mellah of Fez: Morocco's Jewish Quarter Through a Millennium

In Episode 67 of The Story of Morocco, Lucas and Luna revisit the Mellah of Fez — but not the same ground as Episode 53. This time, they explore the daily life, economy, and cultural exchanges within the Jewish quarter from its founding in the 13th century under the Marinids to the 20th century. Learn about the role of Jewish merchants in the trans-Saharan trade, the unique architecture of the Mellah with its balconies and synagogues, the Dhimmi status under Islamic rule, and the impact of the 1912 Treaty of Fez. Hear about the rabbi who advised the sultan, the Jewish metalworkers who crafted the city's famous brassware, and the festivals that blended Jewish and Moroccan traditions. The episode also touches on the emigration of Fez's Jewish community to Israel, France, and Canada in the mid-20th century, leaving behind a vibrant but diminished quarter. A rich, textured portrait of a community that shaped Fez for centuries. #History #FexingoHistory #Morocco #Fez #Mellah #JewishHistory #Marinid #Dhimmi #TransSaharanTrade #Synagogue #MoroccanJews #TreatyOfFez #Sultan #Brassware #Diaspora #NorthAfrica #Medina #Interfaith Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo