Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #30 : Daniel Hashomer Ashkenazi, a saint venerated by Jews and Muslims

Rabbi Daniel Hashomer Ashkenazi is buried in the village of Tagouna, where several miracles have taken place, according to the account of Moroccan Jews. The saint, venerated by Muslims and Jews, is known for his healing powers.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #29 : Chalom Zaoui, the «angel» of Rabat's Jewish community

Rabbi Chalom Zaoui is a Jewish saint born and buried in Rabat. His synagogue is at the heart of the city’s Jewish quarter.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #28 : Yehudah Jabali, the father of miracles

Rabbi Yehudah Jabali is a saint venerated by both Muslims and Jews. His tomb in the city of Ksar el-Kebir is linked to many miracles and legends shared by the Moroccan Jewish community.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #27 : Yehouda Ben Attar, a Rabbi, jeweler and lion tamer

Rabbi Yehouda Ben Attar was a famous jeweler who lived in Fes during the 17th century. The saint was the city’s Av Beit Din and rose to fame for his special relationship with lions.

Joseph Sumbal, this Moroccan Jew who claimed a new world religion in Denmark

In the 18th century, Moroccan Jew Joseph Sumbal claimed a new world religion in Denmark. In Europe he led an adventurous life, was jailed in London and eventually married a British actress.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #26 : Habib Mizrahi, the «Moulay Tadot» of Ait Ourir Laqdim

Moulay Tadot, also known as Rabbi Habib Mizrahi, is a Jewish saint venerated by the Jews and Muslims of the Kingdom. His grave is located in the cemetery of Ait Ourir, a small town near Marrakech.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #25 : Haim Pinto Hagadol, Essaouira’s young Rabbi

Rabbi Haim Pinto Hagadol left Agadir to study in Essaouira. In the port city he rubbed shoulders with two powerful rabbis, who knew that he would become a saint. His Hiloula is celebrated every September.

Samuel Sumbal, sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah’s favorite Jew

When sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah was planning to revive the city of Essaouira, he relied on Morocco’s most competent Jew. Samuel Sumbal was the sultan’s right-hand man, who helped build 18th century Essaouira.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #24 : Haim Ben Diwan, the holy saint of Ouirgane

Chaim Ben Diwan is the son of another Jewish saint in Morocco, Amram Ben Diwan. Buried in Ouirgane, near Marrakech, the saint is a mysterious one whose story was overshadowed by his father's.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #23 : Abraham Awriwer, the saint on the top of the mountain

Rabbi Abraham Awriwer is a Jewish saint buried on top of a mountain near the city of Settat called Dad. According to historians, the Rabbi’s tomb was discovered by a camel.