Search the Jewish Cemeteries in Morocco
Nearly 30,000 burial records across 185 communities, dating back to 1689. Preserving the names before they are lost.
Yahasra.org is the largest digital archive dedicated to Morocco's Jewish cemeteries, with over 30,000 burial records across 53 communities, from Tangier to the Sahara. A labor of memory, built so that the names engraved in stone are never lost to time.
Can't find your loved one? Send a photo of the gravestone along with any details you have to +972-55-298-2563 on WhatsApp. Our artificial intelligence system will analyze the photo, decipher the inscription, and add the entry to the archive.
Yahasra.org is a research project founded and led by Dr. Yohanan Ouaknine.
Explore the Heritage
Multiple ways to discover your Moroccan Jewish roots
Smart Search
MJPN phonetic algorithm finds names even with different spellings across French, Hebrew, and Arabic.
Explore Communities
Interactive map of 185 Jewish communities across Morocco with GPS coordinates and statistics.
Name Origins
AI-powered etymology for Sephardic surnames — discover the meaning behind your family name.
Rabbi Biographies
Database of 1,900+ Moroccan rabbis with biographical information and lineage connections.
Digital Archives
475MB+ of indexed heritage content from Moreshet Moroccan Jewry with full-text search.
Research Hub
Statistical dashboard with demographic analysis, name diversity metrics, and academic resources.