About IsraelMorocco.com - AI-Powered Roots Tourism
Reconnecting Generations: The Future of Heritage Tourism
IsraelMorocco.com uses cutting-edge AI technology to create personalized roots tourism experiences for Israelis of Moroccan descent.
IsraelMorocco.com is a pioneering Israeli startup founded by a team of tech entrepreneurs and cultural heritage experts with deep connections to both Israel and Morocco. Our innovative platform leverages artificial intelligence to transform how Israelis of Moroccan descent reconnect with their ancestral homeland through personalized tourism experiences.
Founded in Israel in 2025, our company brings together expertise in AI technology, genealogical research, and Moroccan-Jewish cultural heritage. What began as a small project to help families trace their roots has evolved into the leading digital platform for heritage tourism between Israel and Morocco, particularly since the normalization of relations between the two countries.
IsraelMorocco.com works in close partnership with local Moroccan communities, tourism authorities, and Jewish heritage organizations across both countries. These collaborations ensure authentic experiences while supporting economic development in historic Jewish regions of Morocco.
Our company is proud to be at the forefront of strengthening cultural ties between Israel and Morocco, creating meaningful connections that honor our shared history while building bridges for the future.
Our Mission
Personalized Journeys
Creating AI-tailored travel experiences that connect Israelis with their specific Moroccan heritage sites
AI Innovation
Developing breakthrough technology that transforms genealogical data into meaningful travel experiences
Cultural Diplomacy
Strengthening the special relationship between Israel and Morocco through personal connections
In an era of renewed diplomatic ties between Israel and Morocco, we are witnessing unprecedented interest in roots tourism. Nearly one million Israelis have Moroccan heritage, making this connection particularly significant. Our AI-powered platform addresses the growing demand (with roots tourism increasing 500{}ince 2014) by transforming family histories into deeply personalized travel experiences. We combine sophisticated genealogical analysis with cutting-edge technology to create journeys that go beyond standard tourism - allowing travelers to walk the exact streets their ancestors once called home, visit the specific synagogues where their families prayed, and connect with local communities in meaningful ways that honor shared history.
Key Features and future roadmap of IsraelMorocco.com
Conversational Roots Planning Bot
Our AI assistant helps design custom travel itineraries based on your family name, ancestral towns, and personal preferences, all through natural conversation.
Personalized Heritage Itinerary
Personalized Itinerary and Interactive digital maps highlighting the exact locations related to your family history, from synagogues to family homes.
Local Guide Matching
Our algorithm connects you with guides who have expertise in your specific family regions and cultural traditions.
Cemetery Database Access
Search over our digitized Moroccan Jewish cemeteries to locate your ancestors graves and include them in your journey.
Travel Companion App
Our mobile app provides real-time translation, historical context, and augmented reality experiences at heritage sites.
The Morocco-Israel Connection: A Unique Heritage
The connection between Morocco and Israel represents one of the most significant cultural bridges in the Jewish world.
By the 1940s, Morocco Jewish population reached around 250,000-300,000, making it the largest Jewish community in the Arab world.
Today, while only a few thousand Jews remain in Morocco, the diaspora of Moroccan Jewish origin is enormous - about one million in Israel alone, alongside vibrant communities in Paris, Montreal, New York, and beyond.
The 2020 Abraham Accords normalized relations between the two countries, opening unprecedented opportunities for cultural exchange, business cooperation, and heritage tourism.
Moroccan Jews began significant migration to Israel in the 1950s and 1960s, bringing with them distinctive traditions, cuisine, music, and religious customs that have profoundly shaped Israeli culture. Cities like Ashdod, Ashkelon, and neighborhoods in Jerusalem became centers of Moroccan-Israeli life, preserving traditions while adapting to a new homeland.
The relationship between Morocco and its Jewish diaspora has remained uniquely positive compared to other MENA regions. Morocco has explicitly acknowledged its Jewish heritage as part of the nation's identity, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI has championed the restoration of Jewish heritage sites throughout the country.
Today, direct flights connect Tel Aviv to Casablanca, Marrakech, and Rabat, making heritage journeys more accessible than ever before. Israeli visitors to Morocco have increased tenfold since 2020, with roots tourism representing a significant percentage of these travelers. Our company was founded precisely to meet this growing demand with technology-driven solutions that make these journeys more meaningful and personal.
Our Technology: AI for Personal Heritage
At IsraelMorocco.com, we have developed proprietary AI systems that transform the roots tourism experience. Our technology combines natural language processing, genealogical data analysis, and location intelligence to create truly personalized heritage journeys. Unlike traditional tour operators, our platform can analyze your family name, known ancestral locations, and even family stories to identify specific sites, communities, and cultural experiences most relevant to your personal heritage.
Our conversational AI tourism planner can engage in natural dialogue about your family history and preferences, then generate custom itineraries that incorporate both major heritage sites and hidden gems specific to your ancestry. The system continually learns from user feedback, becoming increasingly sophisticated in matching family histories to meaningful Moroccan experiences.