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.Lonely Planet Morocco
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by: Anthony Ham, Alison Bing, Paul Clammer

February 15, 2007

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.Fez, City Of Islam
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by: Titus Burckhardt

May 14, 1992
First things first: I don't know why Amazon has this book listed as written by "Stoddart", presumably William Stoddart. While Mr. Stoddart no doubt had a hand in the book, it is mainly the work of Titus Burckhardt.

As anybody who has read anything by Burckhardt already kows, he is one of the most fascinating and perceptive writers on Islamic culture that the West has produced. Before reading this book I had already read "Islamic Art" and "Moorish Culture in Spain", both of which are enlightening books, as well as being interesting reads, so I was prepared to enjoy this one as well.

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.Rough Guide Map Morocco 1e
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by: Rough Guide

September 30, 2003
First things first: I don't know why Amazon has this book listed as written by "Stoddart", presumably William Stoddart. While Mr. Stoddart no doubt had a hand in the book, it is mainly the work of Titus Burckhardt.

As anybody who has read anything by Burckhardt already kows, he is one of the most fascinating and perceptive writers on Islamic culture that the West has produced. Before reading this book I had already read "Islamic Art" and "Moorish Culture in Spain", both of which are enlightening books, as well as being interesting reads, so I was prepared to enjoy this one as well.

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.Frommer's Morocco
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by: Darren Humphrys

March 21, 2008
First things first: I don't know why Amazon has this book listed as written by "Stoddart", presumably William Stoddart. While Mr. Stoddart no doubt had a hand in the book, it is mainly the work of Titus Burckhardt.

As anybody who has read anything by Burckhardt already kows, he is one of the most fascinating and perceptive writers on Islamic culture that the West has produced. Before reading this book I had already read "Islamic Art" and "Moorish Culture in Spain", both of which are enlightening books, as well as being interesting reads, so I was prepared to enjoy this one as well.

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.Lonely Planet World Food Morocco
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by: C. & Lahlou, M. Hanger

March 24, 2000
I have lived in Marrakesh, Morocco for the past ten years, and eagerly picked up this book as soon as I saw it. Both the text and pictures in the book are REALLY lovely. If you are planning to travel in Morocco, it is a wonderful introduction to Moroccan cuisine.

However, don't try following the recipies given in this book, because some steps have been left out, and your result will not be correct. I found problems with several of the recipies. For example, the author tells you to make tagines (Moroccan stews) by putting meat or chicken in a pot with spices and water, and bringing ot a boil. While her lists of ingredients are correct, she has forgotten the all-important step of searing all sides of the meat in the pan BEFORE ... Read More:
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.Travels with a Tangerine: From Morocco to Turkey in the Footsteps of Islam's Greatest Traveler
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by: Tim Mackintosh-Smith

June 08, 2004
I was drawn to this book after realizing that, having done my share of low budget travel in Asia, I would comprehend more from a travel narrative about Arabia then the hyperbolie in the Press and the flood of books proclaiming insights into Islam. I was not disappointed, and in fact was pleasantly surprised at how well Mackintosh-Smith tells his story. His premise, to retrace the route of the famous 14th century Morroccan traveler Ibn Battutah, allows the book to easily offer up comparisons of life in the hey day of Islamic civilization versus our own modern day time of war. This is one of its strengths and delights. You can readily see that people in many ways have not changed much.

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.Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook
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by: Dan Bacon, Bichr Andjar, Abdennabi Benchehda

January 11, 2008
My husband and I have both gone over the book and were quite suprised and pleased at the accuracy. Moroccan arabic is a VERY different dialect from the traditional and Egyptian arabic, so if you are hoping to use this book to communicate with other arabic speakers that are NOT from Morocco, forget it. They will not understand you(although, some Algerians and Tunisians might as many Moroccans live there and the language is a little similar), so don't buy it if you want to communicate with non-Moroccans. I bought the travel pack which included the book, audio cassette and a little lesson book, that doubles as the cassettes's cover. Although, it is true: it is not for conversations or to learn the actual language from; it is mainly travel dialog and gettin' ... Read More:
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.Eyewitness Travel Guides Morocco
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by: Dorling Kindersley

August 23, 2004
This book is one of the best I have ever seen for Morocco. It is insightful, full of pictures and diagrams, and packed with information on every page. Eyewitness travel books have quickly become my favourite series of travel books. After reading this, I wanted to go to Morocco right away. It provides you with information on Dining, Hotels and Shopping, while showing you pictures and diagrams of interesting things all over the country. I recommend this book to everyone!
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.The Voices of Marrakesh: A Record of a Visit
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by: Elias Canetti

September 01, 2002
As a twelve-year foreign resident of Marrakesh, I read with interest this slim volume in about two hours. Before reading, I thought this was something written in the past 20 years. But I quickly discovered that the author's sejour in Morocco must have occurred in about 1959 (according to my Moroccan husband) due to certain events mentioned. (The book was first published in 1967.)

The book takes place in the time when Morocco was still part of the French Colonial Empire, and when the French had placed a "puppet" sultan on the throne. The author speaks of camel markets in Bab Khemis, the camels having walked in a train of 105 animals from the Western Sahara. Those not purchased by butchers (yes, for eating) in Marrakesh were to continue walking ... Read More:
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.Traveling Spirit Masters: Moroccan Gnawa Trance and Music in the Global Marketplace
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by: Deborah Kapchan

October 26, 2007
As a twelve-year foreign resident of Marrakesh, I read with interest this slim volume in about two hours. Before reading, I thought this was something written in the past 20 years. But I quickly discovered that the author's sejour in Morocco must have occurred in about 1959 (according to my Moroccan husband) due to certain events mentioned. (The book was first published in 1967.)

The book takes place in the time when Morocco was still part of the French Colonial Empire, and when the French had placed a "puppet" sultan on the throne. The author speaks of camel markets in Bab Khemis, the camels having walked in a train of 105 animals from the Western Sahara. Those not purchased by butchers (yes, for eating) in Marrakesh were to continue walking ... Read More:
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