Ouazzane

About

In the 15th century, Jewish refugees fleeing persecution in Andalusia resettled in Ouazzane. Over the centuries, the town was home to both Sufi masters and important Jewish figures, like the sainted Rabbi Amran Ben Diwan. As such, it’s revered by both Muslims and Jews alike, who make pilgrimages to the town to visit the tombs of their respective sacred figures. Roaming the narrow alleys, visitors are treated to a fusion of an Andalusian ‘White Village’, and traditional Moroccan and Jewish architecture, particularly in the southern end of town. In the Dar Sqafa neighborhood, the oldest part of the medina, you’ll find the beautiful Zawiya de Tabiya, which is easy to spot from a distance thanks to the striking green minaret of its mosque. Nearby, in the Kaisaria artisans district, you can find vendors selling traditional wool fabrics and carpets.