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1	Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail more books like this by Malika Oufkir, Michele Fitoussi add to wishlist In 1972, Oufkir's father attempted to overthrow Morrocco's King Hussan II. Her father was executed, but she and the rest of her family--mother and five siblings-- were imprisoned for 20 years in a series of quarters that declined in comfort. Finally, on the verge of starvation, they dug an escape tunnel, only to be recaptured and imprisoned once ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood more books like this by Fatima Marnissi, Fatema Mernissi, Fatima Mernissi add to wishlist I was born in a harem in 1940 in Fez, Morocco...So begins Fatima Mernissi in this exotic and rich narrative of a childhood behind the iron gates of a domestic harem. In Dreams of Trespass , Mernissi weaves her own memories with the dreams and memories of the women who surrounded her in the courtyard of her youthwomen who, deprived of access to the ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $10.18! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco more books like this by Paula Wolfert, Gael Greene (Introduction by) add to wishlist Since it was first published in 1973, Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco has established itself as the classic work on one of the world's great cuisines. From the magnificent bisteeyas (enormous, delicate pies composed of tissue-thin, buttery layers of pastry and various fillings) to endless varieties of couscous, Paula Wolfert reveals not ... see all copies from $5.96! new only from $11.37! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams more books like this by Tahir Shah add to wishlist Shah's "The Caliph's House," describing his first year in Casablanca, was compared to such travel classics as "A Year in Provence" and "Under the Tuscan Sun." Now the author takes readers deeper into the heart of this exotic and magical land. see all copies from $5.14! new only from $5.84! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Sheltering Sky more books like this by Paul Bowles add to wishlist Tells the story of an American couple's fated attempt to regenerate their strange and troubled marriage as they journey through North Africa. The book is a portrayal of a man's physical and mental disintegration and is written by the author of "Midnight Mass". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Beyond the Veil: Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society Revised Edition more books like this by Fatema Mernissi, Fatima Mernissi add to wishlist IN see all copies from $3.00! new only from $9.55! \| SVS
7	The Caliph's House: A Year in Casablanca more books like this by Tahir Shah add to wishlist By turns hilarious and harrowing, this work by an acclaimed English travel writer is the story of his family's move from the gray skies of London to the sun-drenched city of Casablanca, where Islamic tradition and African folklore converge--and nothing is as easy as it seems. see all copies from $2.28! new only from $8.40! \| first editions \| SVS
8	As Time Goes by: A Novel of Casablanca more books like this by Michael Walsh add to wishlist A novel that explores the heart of one of the most enduring love stories of all time - "Casablanca." Did Ilsa Lund and Victor Laszlo make it to America? What happened to Rick and Louis? Will Sam ever play it again? The action moves from Prohibition New York to wartime London and Prague. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Secret Son more books like this by Laila Lalami add to wishlist In the spirit of "The Reluctant Fundamentalist," Lalami's powerful first novel explores the struggle for identity, the need for family, and the desperation that overtakes ordinary lives in a country divided by class, politics, and religion. see all copies from $4.59! new only from $6.98! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Spy Wore Silk more books like this by Aline add to wishlist "For glamor, adventure and intrigue, this is as good as it gets", wrote Cosmopolitan of The Spy Went Dancing, Aline's bestselling successor to her memoir of World War II OSS adventures, The Spy Wore Red. An American beauty, Spanish socialite, devoted wife and mother, and spy, Aline "lived a life of glamor and danger that Ingrid Bergman only played ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.91! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	Reflections on Fieldwork in Morocco more books like this by Paul Rabinow add to wishlist Rarely have anthropologists regarded fieldwork as a serious object of study, although it is tacitly accepted as their major activity. How valid is the process? To what extent are the cultural data an artifact of the interaction between anthropologist and informants? Rabinow takes the view that fieldwork is an independent cultural activity, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| SVS
12 view cover	Hope & Other Dangerous Pursuits more books like this by Laila Lalami add to wishlist In this debut of an exciting new voice in fiction, Lalami evokes the grit and enduring grace that is modern Morocco. The book begins as four Moroccans illegally cross the Strait of Gibraltar in an inflatable boat headed for Spain. What has driven them to risk their lives? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Freedom: The Story of My Second Life more books like this by Malika Oufkir add to wishlist In her new book, Oufkir reveals what it is like to return to the world after 20 years of darkness. She writes candidly of her adjustment to modern life after her family escaped from the Moroccan jail where they were imprisoned for 21 years. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Morocco: The Islamist Awakening and Other Challenges more books like this by Marvine Howe add to wishlist In Morocco, Marvine Howe, a former correspondent for The New York Times presents an incisive and comprehensive review of the Moroccan kingdom and its people, past and present. It addresses emerging issues and problems - equal rights for women, elimination of corruption and correction of glaring economic and social disparities - and asks the ... see all copies from $4.39! new only from $4.39! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Stories of Paul Bowles more books like this by Paul Bowles add to wishlist An American cult figure, Bowles has fascinated such disparate talents as Norman Mailer, Allen Ginsberg, Truman Capote, William S. Burroughs, Gore Vidal, and Tobias Wolff. From "The Delicate Prey" to "Too Far from Home, " this definitive collection celebrates Bowles' masterful artistry in short fiction. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Star of light more books like this by Patricia St John add to wishlist When Si Mohammed tries to sell his little blind step-daughter to a beggar, Hamid sets out to rescue her. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.82! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	A Season in Mecca: Narrative of a Pilgrimage more books like this by Abdellah Hammoudi (Editor) add to wishlist In 1999, the Moroccan scholar Abdellah Hammoudi, trained in Paris and teaching in America, decided to go on the pilgrimage to Mecca. He wanted to observe the hajj as an anthropologist but also to experience it as an ordinary pilgrim, and to write about it for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Here is his intimate, intense, and detailed account of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Tuhami, Portrait of a Moroccan more books like this by Vincent Crapanzano add to wishlist Tuhami is an illiterate Moroccan tilemaker who believes himself married to a camel-footed she-demon. A master of magic and a superb story-teller, Tuhami lives in a dank, windowless hovel near the kiln where he works. Nightly he suffers visitations from the demons and saints who haunt his life, and he seeks, with crippling ambivalence, liberation ... see all copies from $3.04! new only from $14.82! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Spider's House more books like this by Paul Bowles add to wishlist In 1954, Moroccan resistance to French rule is reaching boiling point, and only four English-speaking visitors are left at a hotel in the medieval city of Fez. To Amar, a young Moslem, they are enticing, and as the rebellion grows he believes he is helped by knowing the inner feelings of others. see all copies from $2.50! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Rough Guide to Morocco more books like this by Mark Ellingham add to wishlist From the Meditteranean coast, through four mountain ranges, to the empty sand and scrub of the Sahara, explore this extraordinary country with "The Rough Guide to Morrocco". This fully-revised 8th edition contains insider tips and colour sections on architecture, markets, shopping, festivals and music, plus expanded coverage of Marrakesh. The full ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.73! \| SVS
21 view cover	In Morocco more books like this by Edith Wharton add to wishlist In Morocco is Edith Wharton's classic account of her journey to Morocco in the final days of World War I. From Rabat and Fez to Moulay Idriss and Marrakech, Wharton explored the country and its people as research for this book, which she hoped (correctly) would prove invaluable to travellers following in her footsteps. Her descriptions of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.09! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Lonely Planet Morocco more books like this by Paul Clammer, Alison Bing, Anthony Sattin add to wishlist This title features much more selective and detailed accommodation listings than ever before.Our authors take you just a street or two from the main attractions to find the souqs, cafes and hammams that only the locals know, and to the towns yet to be discovered by the masses.Incorporating 195 traveller tips and suggestions to perfect the world's ... see all copies from $18.08! new only from $18.08! \| SVS
23 view cover	A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco more books like this by Suzanna Clarke add to wishlist In the tradition of "Eat, Pray, Love" and "A Year in Provence" comes a poignantly told, gorgeously illustrated story of setting up house in Morocco. 8 pages of full-color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
24 view cover	This Blinding Absence of Light more books like this by Tahar Ben Jelloun add to wishlist A shocking story set in Morocco's desert concentration camps, from the Prix Goncourt-winning novelist. An immediate and critically acclaimed bestseller in France, This Blinding Absence of Light is Tahar Ben Jelloun's crafting of a horrific real-life narrative into a work of fiction. "In this deeply moving novel," says L'Express , "Tahar Ben ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.93! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood more books like this by Fatema Mernissi, Ruth V Ward (Photographer) add to wishlist In this memoir, a Muslim woman, born in 1940, recalls her childhood in a Moroccan harem. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.21! \| first editions

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