Moshe Nahon Synagogue — Attraction in arrondissement de Tanger-Medina طنجة المدينة

This is the only one synagogue left and open to public in Tangier. Of the same street there were at least 4 others, but are not open to public. Another former synagogue that is possible to visit is a Fondation Lorin museum, which in in synagogal building hosting exhibition of photos and other documents about Tangier history. Nahon synagogue is open during the week regularly, during Saturday also, but only the upper women's gallery. Photography is allowed. Synagogue is in use occasionally, together with Shaarey Rephael synagogue in the new city, but there are barely Jews left in Tangier. Still, there is a Rabbi of Tangier community - Jacob Tordjman. Synagogue is very nicely decorated with silver candelabras and lamps. You can see the donation plates of different artifact that people donated to remember the soul of their closest that pass away. Upper gallery is used as a exhibition hall, and showing the Ketubas, wedding agreement lists, some on paper, but handmade embroidery, and also other artifacts used for prayers, and in different stages of Jewish life. Very important reminder of Jewish present in Morocco, and specifically in Tangier. There is guardian living in property, just ring the bell, and he will open for you. Donation...

From the moment I arrived, the synagogue offered a truly warm and inviting atmosphere. The door was opened with a friendly greeting, and there was a genuine sense that all visitors are welcome, not just congregants. That sense of inclusivity enhanced the experience — whether one is coming for prayer, reflection, or simply sightseeing, the space felt open and respectful.

The building itself is striking. The large, arched windows and beautiful stained-glass inserts allow light to pour into the space in a gentle, ethereal way — creating a natural interplay of colour and shadow on the marble floors and carved woodwork. The ceiling has been thoughtfully designed with acoustic considerations so that voices carry in a warm, enveloping tone rather than echoing starkly — this makes the reading of the Torah, the singing, and the quiet moments of prayer particularly resonant.

Particularly noteworthy are the artistic windows and elegant finishes: the combination of traditional motifs with some modern touches gives the space a timeless quality. The prayer hall’s scale feels generous but intimate — it inspires a sense of grandeur without being...

We did a reki on Thursday. Found the place but it was locked up. Fortunately the Caretaker was sitting nearby inside, opened up and gave us a guided tour of the synagogue which was great. Asked whether there would be a service there on Saturday and he said that they start between 10-11am (rather late but hayho!). Got there around 11am and all was padlocked up. Could hear what sounded like praying nearby but everything was locked up. An old woman kept shouting and pointing at something but we couldn't communicate with her. Continued to look around and tried to locate the 'praying' but couldn't. After 15 minutes of searching we gave up and went back to our flat....