A mellah is the place of residence historically assigned to Jewish communities in Morocco.
The central street of the Mellah of Fez featuring balconies—which distinguished domestic architecture of Jewish homes from contemporary inward-facing Muslim homes in Morocco—that were rebuilt in modern styles after French artillery fire in 1912 caused severe structural damage to the buildings.
Bab el-Mellah, the historic entrance to the Jewish Mellah of Fez
A market street in the Mellah of Marrakesh today
The Slat al-Azama Synagogue in Marrakesh
The Mellah of Marrakesh, formerly known as Hay Essalam is the Jewish Quarter of the city of Marrakesh, Morocco. It is the second oldest of its kind in the country.
Corner of Talmud Torah and Francisco streets in the Mellah of Marrakesh.
Courtyard of the Slat Al Azama synagogue.
Exterior of the Joseph Bitton Synagogue (building on the left)
مينوراه رومية عثر عليها في أطلال وليلي في المغرب