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Simon Attias Synagogue

Behind the imposing wooden door (there's no sign) lies a beautifully restored 19th-century synagogue, filled with the scent of fragrant cedar wood. In the rooms off the main patio is a fascinating exhibition covering all aspects of Jewish culture in Essaouira, from clothes to religious artefacts.

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