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Amran Ben Diwan (d. 1782, Ouazzane, Morocco) was a Rabbi and Sage who has reached saintly status. His tomb is venerated at different times of year and has become the site of a popular contemporary pilgrimage.

The inter-generational myth of this Moroccan saint has it that he was sent to Morocco from Hebron in order to collect donations for the Holy land from the Jewish community there. He took residence in Ouazzane where he taught the Talmud and had many disciples. After 10 years spent in Morocco, Rabbi Amram returned to Hebron and, according to legend, entered the Cave of the Patriarchs disguised as a Muslim because it was forbidden for Jews at the time. Someone recognized him and reported him to the Ottoman Pasha, who ordered his arrest. He was compelled to flee and returned to Morocco, where he was welcomed by the Jewish community of Fes. He is credited with many healing miracles and had at least one son, Rabbi Hayyim ben Diwan. While touring Morocco with his son, he fell ill and died in Ouazzane in 1782.

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The Jewish pilgrimage to Ouazzene corresponds to [Lag ba Omer]; the tomb is also venerated on the anniversary of the Saint.