Mogreb-El-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco

"Mogreb-El-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco" is a celebrated travel narrative detailing R. B. Cunningham Graham's ambitious and perilous attempt to reach the forbidden city of Tarudant. Setting out disguised as a Turkish doctor, Graham provides a vivid, firsthand account of the landscape, people, and culture of the Maghreb at a time when much of the interior remained closed to Westerners.The work is renowned for its wit, sharp observation, and deep respect for the Moorish and Berber traditions it encounters. Rather than a dry geographical study, the book serves as a vibrant exploration of the human condition and the cultural complexities of North Africa. Graham's evocative prose captures the harsh beauty of the Atlas Mountains and the intricate social tapestries of the region, offering a unique and often humorous perspective on his captivity and the various characters he meets along the way.Regarded as a masterpiece of travel literature, "Mogreb-El-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco" is credited with influencing legendary writers like Joseph Conrad. It remains an essential read for those interested in historical exploration, Moroccan heritage, and the enduring allure of the desert landscape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 384, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press