Marrakech Jewish Cemetery (Miâara)
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About This Site
Location: Marrakech
The Marrakech Jewish Cemetery (known locally as the Miâara) holds tzaddikim and holy figures from every generation of the city’s Jewish community.
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Sages Remembered Here
- Rabbi Hananya HaCohen — one of the great rabbis of Marrakech; his grave is a major pilgrimage site.
- Rabbi Shlomo Ben Tamsut — a well-known tzaddik buried in a special compound within the cemetery.
- Rabbi Yaakov Abitbol — head of the kabbalists of Marrakech.
- Rabbi Avraham Abuteboul — among the students of the Chida (Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai).
- Rabbi Pinto — among the students of the Chida.
…and many more tzaddikim (ועוד ועוד) — this list will grow as more are documented; see docs/sages-tziun-registry.md before adding a new one.
Why This Visit Matters
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