Why read The Caliph's House?

Book cover of The Caliph's House: A Year in Casablanca

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In the tradition of A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun, acclaimed English travel writer Tahir Shah shares a highly entertaining account of making an exotic dream come true. By turns hilarious and harrowing, here is the story of his family’s move from the gray skies of London…

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Morocco

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Caliph's House as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Nolan Yuma

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Shah, a self-proclaimed “broke writer,” somehow affords a Moroccan mansion with maids, gardeners, and endless renovations. He doesn’t bother to develop his wife and kids as characters—they get even less attention than an extra in a movie. But at least you get to see Morocco through his self-obsessed eyes, which, fortunately, pay a lot of attention to detail. His immaculate use of sensory details will give you a traveling experience for even less than a Ryan Air flight. The book is a prime choice for anyone who wants to dive into Moroccan culture with all its superstitions.

From Nolan's list on The best nonfiction books for travelers that will make you laugh, cry and question the author's life choices.