Mazagan during the Feast of Tabernacles - Mazagan on Sukkot. A Real-Photo and an early [Undivided back] postcard showing the roofs of the Jewish houses on Sukkot in the city of Al Jadida known as Mazagan. As can be seen on all the roofs, Sukkot made of fabric combined with bulk wood as the custom of the Morocco Jews. Local publishing house R. Hedrieb, Mazagan, circa 1900.
The Jewish presence in the city of Mazagan (al-Jadida on the Atlantic coast in western Morocco) was prominent and had a significant impact on daily life. By the end of the 19th century, all retail trade was in Jewish hands, and stores were closed on Saturdays and holidays. In 1873 the Sultan tried to move the weekly market day to Shabbat, in order to prevent the Jews from trading, but their influence was so great that they led to British and French intervention by the Sultan and he changed his decision.
9x14 cm. Very good condition.
