Morocco’s Ministry of Culture has officially inscribed three Jewish monuments from the city of Assilah onto the national heritage list, according to a decision published in the Official Bulletin.
The newly classified sites include the Kahal Synagogue, the Jewish cemetery, and a mikvé along with an associated oven.
The Kahal Synagogue, a 181-square-meter place of worship originally built in 1824, was reconstructed and reopened in 2022.
The decision, signed by Minister of Culture Mehdi Bensaid, places these monuments under the protection of Law 22-80 concerning the conservation of historic monuments, sites, inscriptions, art objects, and antiquities.
Under this legislation, any modifications to classified monuments require notification to the Ministry of Culture at least six months before work begins.
This newest entry on Morocco’s heritage list reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to preserving its Jewish heritage.
