- Address: Mellah, Fes, Morocco
- Date of construction: mid-17th century
- Founder: Mimun Ben Danan
The synagogue Ibn Danan is a historical landmark of the ancient city of Morocco Fez . Synagogue Ibn Danan was built in the 17th century on the initiative of the wealthy merchant Mimun Ben Danan in the center of the Jewish quarter of Mella, which literally means "salt".
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The appearance of the synagogue can not be called impressive, because it is not much different from the houses of the block from the street - at Synanogi Ibn Danan usual door and windows located high on the walls. Under the prayer hall is a mikvah (reservoir for ritual ablution), whose depth is about 1.5 meters, which is usually dipped with the head for the removal of sins.
In 1999, a major restoration was carried out in the synagogue, in 2011 Synagogue Ibn Danan was visited by Prince Charles, but to date the Ibn Danan Synagogue is not used for its intended purpose. practically no Jewish population remained in Fez. Synagogue Ibn Danan is under the protection of the city government and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
How to get there?
On the territory of the city of Fez, movement on motorized vehicles is prohibited, so the synagogue of Ibn Danan will need to walk or ride a bicycle.
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