The Jewish Cemetery Miaara (Beit HaChaim) is a vast, historic burial ground located just outside the walls of the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) in Marrakech, Morocco. Established in the 16th century, it is the largest Jewish cemetery in the country, spanning over 50 acres of land. The sacred site serves as the final resting place for over 20,000 members of Marrakech’s historic Jewish community, including famed Sephardic rabbis, scholars, and ordinary citizens. It has been meticulously maintained for over 500 years by the local community and the Moroccan kingdom.

Why You Should Visit

You should visit the Jewish Cemetery Miaara to encounter something quite different to the busy markets of the surrounding city. Sweeping across acres of white-washed, minimalist stone vaults, the cemetery provides an overwhelming visual narrative of Morocco's multicultural past.