Fez:The Museum of Moroccan Jewish Culture was inaugurated on Monday, following the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI. This new establishment in Fez is dedicated to preserving and promoting a vital component of the national heritage, reflecting its historical, cultural, and spiritual richness.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the museum is part of a Royal vision to preserve and promote the diverse and complementary components of Moroccan identity. The inauguration ceremony was attended by notable figures, including the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, the President of the Judeo-Moroccan Cultural Heritage Foundation, Serge Berdugo, and the President of the National Foundation of Museums, Mehdi Qotbi, among others.

Located in the Fez Mellah, the museum provides an immersive experience into the extensive history of Jewish presence in Morocco, featuring a collection of ritual and everyday objects, as well as archaeological, ethnographic, and artistic pieces, and rare manuscripts.

Ahmed Toufiq noted that the museum underscores Morocco’s commitment to coexistence and shared values, aiming to foster intercultural bridge-building. He emphasized the importance of this project in promoting understanding and highlighting Moroccan Jewish culture’s diversity.

Serge Berdugo added that the museum serves as a center for knowledge, memory transmission, and dialogue, aligning with the King’s vision to recognize Morocco’s plural identity. He highlighted the museum’s role in promoting peace and dialogue amidst global challenges.

Mehdi Qotbi described the museum as a testament to Morocco’s plural identity and a symbol of peace and coexistence. He noted its proximity to the Museum of Arab-Islamic Arts, fostering a dialogue between different cultural spaces.

The museum’s construction began during the Sovereign’s visit to Fez in 2019, part of a program to rehabilitate the old medina. It is located on a site donated by the Jewish community of Fez in the Mellah, enriching its historical context within the city’s Jewish quarter dating back to 1438.