Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #33 : Eliezer Davila, the Rabbi who saved Rabat

Eliezer Davila is a chief rabbi who reportedly saved Rabat from a tsunami caused by the Lisbon earthquake in 1755.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #32 : Pinhas Ha-Cohen, the holy savior of Pasha El Glaoui

Rabbi Pinhas Ha-Cohen was born in Souss and lived in Marrakech. In the city, he saved the Pasha’s life twice and brought about many miracles in his lifetime.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #31 : Haim Messas, a Meknes dedicated Rabbi

Rabbi Haim Messas is a Jewish saint who lived in the city of Meknes. He was the master of several known disciples and was known for helping the city’s poor.

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.