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Morocco Bookshelf - A List of Our Favorite Morocco Books
Allah's Garden: A True Story of a Forgotten War in the Sahara Desert of Morocco
A former Peace Corps Volunteer's riveting true story of a life torn by a forgotten war deep in the Sahara Desert of Morocco. Allah's Garden focuses on one of the longest-held prisoners of war in world history, taking readers deep into the Sahara sands to unveil its most shrouded secrets.
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"A real page-turner... very psychologically astute. The images stick with the reader well beyond the pages." -- Café du Livre, Morocco
“Hollowell’s powerful narrative…is an excellent account of a humanitarian disaster….” -- James Sater, author of Morocco: Challenges to Tradition and Modernity
The Caliph's House
A hilarious account of moving to Casablanca and renovating a traditional house
White Gold
A nonfiction account of Islam's one-million white slaves
Lords of the Atlas
An amazing look at what was Morocco's most powerful ruling family
A Street in Marrakesh
An American woman and her family's journey through the private and public world of Marrakesh
The Shelterning Sky
A classic novel about three Americans in the Sahara Desert
Morocco That Was
A melodramatic and funny look at Morocco from a witty writer.
A House in Fez
A well-written story of renovating a tradtional house in Fez
The Road to Fez
A novel about love, Jewish Morocco, and Fez
Valley of the Casbahs
A three month journey across Morocco's Sahara Desert
Spider's House
A novel of an outsider in a native society set in Fez
Skeletons on the Zahara
An amazing re-telling and story of survival
Voices of Marrakesh
From Nobel Prize writer Elias Canetti, a story of Marrakesh in the 1960s
Travels with a Tangerine
A in-the-footsteps memoir following the world's first great traveler
Hideous Kinky
A hippie mom travels with her kids to Morocco in the '60s, told from a young girl's perspective
A Year in Marrakesh
A classic literary tale of one Englishmen's view of this exotic city
The Fourth Queen
A novel of a harem made a favorite of the queen and the danger therein
Cinnamon City
A story of an artist couple moving to exotic Marrakesh
Zohra's Ladder
A collection of stories and tales about the author's time in Morocco
Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits
A poetic tale of Moroccans attempting to cross into Spain for better lives
Dreams of Trespass
A harem's tale from the 1940s in Fez
Stolen Lives
A memoir of a privileged lady held under house arrest for 20 years
The Year of the Elephant
A Moroccan Woman's Journey Toward Independence
Beyond the Veil
A deep study of sexual inequality in Muslim society
Return to ChildhoodA touching political memoir from a revered Moroccan female author
The Sand ChildA novel about a man changing the identity of one of his many girls to a boy to avoid disappointment
The Sacred Night
An acclaimed follow-up to The Sand Child
The Blinding Absence of Light
A novel about a man put in prison in Morocco and tortured for dissidence
The Last Friend
Two friends experience postcolonial unrest and a friendship that takes a turn for the worse
For Bread Alone An important look at desperation, politics, and life in Morocco
Mother Comes of Age
A heartening look at Maghreb culture with humorous happenings of a kind woman
Inspector AliBrahim returns home to Morocco to bring abouthis alter ego, Inspector Ali
A Wedding by the Sea
An award-winning light-hearted novel about family exile, betrayal, mixed with magical realism
Frommer's MoroccoThis completely updated guide is one of our favorites. They review us!
Eyewitness MoroccoA book full of beautiful illustrations and quality descriptions
Lonely Planet MoroccoA completely updated edition with fantastic maps and descriptions
Fodor's Morocco
A new edition, contains quality Morocco trekking descriptions
Rough Guide to MoroccoA quality guidebook geared for those on a budget
Insight Guide MoroccoA guidebook full of detail and good maps
Footprint Morocco GuideA fully revised and well-written guidebook
Berlitz Morocco Pocket GuideA concise guide to the country and culture
LP Moroccan Phrasebook
A handy Darija reference while on the road
Culture Shock Morocco
A great alternative guide to get you used to customs and etiquette
Eat Smart Morocco
Decipher menus and plan scrumptious meals ahead
LP World Food Morocco
A book still available detailing Moroccan cuisine
Time Out Marrakesh
A descriptive guide to Africa's most happening city
Flavors of Morocco
Already a cooking classic offering the best recipes
Scent of Orange Blossoms
A culinary guide of Sephardic cooking in Morocco