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Amin Maalouf Leo the African.A tale when the three people of the book [Christian, Jew and Muslim] lived in harmony and that world crumbling and one man’s journey through it. Everything he has written is a good read.
The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain– by Maria Rosa Menocal.
The Islam Quintet: Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree, The Book of Saladin, The Stone Woman, A Sultan in Palermo, and Night of the Golden Butterfly by Tariq Ali
The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami. a talented writer
Jane Johnson– The Tenth Wife, Court of Lions. Well researched, really set the scene. Good reads
Annie Hawes A Handful of Honey- One woman’s experiences in this region- great read.
Tahir Shah- Travels with Nasrudin-In Search of the Wise Fool Classic Folk Tales of the Middle East World
The Cailph’s House. Renovating a home in Casablanca. Any of his work is a good read.
Antoine de Saint Exupéry The Little Prince So wise and such a poignant story, what might be possible in the sands of the Sahara.
Elias Canetti The Voices of Marrakesh Poignant observations of life in Marrakesh observed during a visit in the 60’s. His observations on bargaining in the market are educational
History
A quick history on YouTube.
Gordon Ramsey and Moroccan Food
Dean King Skeletons on the Zahara-Story of survivors of an 1815 ship wreck, great for a feel of the harshness of life in the desert NOTE we will NOT be travelling under these conditions.
Ibn Battutah The Travels of Ibn Battutah edited by Tim Mackintosh-Smith. In 1325 Moroccan Muslin scholar Ibn Battutah set out to see the world. It took him 29 years to do so, this yarn of his adventures is witty, full of insight into the medieval world and gossip. My hero- what a traveller!
Washington Irving Tales of the Alhambra essential reading before visiting Granada- sets the scene for the stories and myths surrounding this magical place.
Creative Arts Safaris offers craft, textile and travel sketching tours to exotic locations.
We offer fully escorted small group tours and travelling workshops with respected tutors.
On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture. We include lots of local experiences as well as visiting iconic sites.
Crafts, travel sketching and textiles are our passion.
Our friendly groups are inclusive. They are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure, great for solo travellers.
They include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops, and most meals. Almost everything EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job. Help the local economy.