inside jewish

morocco

exploring Sephardic & Mizrahi heritage for L.A. young adults

November 12-19, 2025

This year, our annual NuRoots x JDC Entwine journey heads to Morocco! Los Angeles is home to one of the most beautifully vibrant Jewish communities in the world, representing a wide spectrum of traditions, stories, identities, and roots. Inspired by this richness, our adventure will center the voices, cultures, and experiences of Jewish Angelenos and Mizrahi and Sephardic backgrounds. We will examine the robust creativity, artisanal ventures, and changemakers who have contributed to this vibrant culture. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime as you surround yourself with Morocco’s colorful streets, lively surroundings, and robust Jewish history.

Please Note: This experience is designed for Los Angeles young adults.

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Explore the ancient Jewish communities and synagogues across the country and visit sites such as the the Jardin Majorelle gardens, King Hassan II Mosque and other landmarks throughout Morocco.
Take in the bustling markets and meander through colorful spice bazaars.
Engage with staff at the JDC-supported Jewish schools to learn how the community is preserving their culture for the next generation.
Visit JDC-supported old age home and learn about what it was like growing up in Morocco.
Participate in dynamic conversations around the value of global Jewish responsibility.
Immerse yourself in the local culture — sample traditional cuisine and explore the country’s art and textiles.
Understand JDC’s response to the 2023 earthquake and the impact on the Jewish community.

“While I was sure that this experience would be impactful, traveling to Morocco was more extraordinary than I could have ever imagined. It challenged my thinking, expanded my horizons and introduced me to like-minded peers.”

– Deborah Herman, Inside Jewish Morocco alum

PARTICIPATION FEE

$1,750 (airfare not included)

INCLUDES:

Local transportation within Morocco

Meals

Hotel accommodations

Security

Site visits, briefings, tours, etc.

Medical and emergency evacuation insurance.

*Please note that your participation fee does not include international airfare. Travel and cancellation insurance is required.

Trip Dates

November 12-19, 2025

Application Deadline:

October 8, 2025

About JDC in Morocco

For the past decade, Morocco has enjoyed unprecedented stability under the rule of King Mohammed VI, who remains popular with his people despite developments in the region. The millennia-old Jewish community of Morocco traces itself back to the destruction of the Second Temple and the expulsion from Spain in 1492. Rich with history and Sephardic tradition, Jewish life in Morocco today is strong and dynamic, with some 3,000 Jews living in Casablanca and smaller communities sprinkled throughout the country’s periphery. JDC began working in Morocco in the 1940s, assisting refugees from Nazi Europe who had escaped to Tangier. Throughout the country, JDC partners with and provides critical assistance to local Jewish institutions to help implement a range of relief, education, and community strengthening programs.

About NuRoots

NuRoots mobilizes and inspires young adults in Los Angeles to create a meaningful Jewish community. By sparking relationships and co-creating grassroots experiences, we aim to upend traditional engagement models. Our goal is to expand, diversify, and network compelling Jewish experiences and spaces for young Jewish Angelenos, enabling them to find fulfillment and sustainable, enriching communities. Learn more about NuRoots.

inside jewish

morocco

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