The Mellah of Essaouira, the Jewish quarter of the city, was established by its inhabitants in 1764. This quarter, now known as the Mellah, was officially built by order of Sultan Moulay Slimane in 1807 in response to the growth of the Jewish community that had been established since the city's founding in 1764. | Travel to Morocco, Visit Morocco, Voyage au Maroc , Vacances, Morocco Tourism.