An account of the empire of Marocco, and the districts of Suse and Tafilelt; compiled from miscellaneous observations made during a long residence in, and various journies through, these countries. To which is added an account of shipwrecks on the western coast of Africa, and an interesting account of Timbuctoo, the great emporium of Central Africa

Spanning sixteen years of life across the bustling courts and quiet villages of Morocco, the narrator offers a vivid portrait of the empire at the turn of the nineteenth century. Drawing from personal experience under four successive sultans, he details the daily rhythms of market towns, the administration of justice, and the ways children are taught and cared for. Interwoven are observations on the region’s natural history, recurring plagues, and the subtle differences between the ancient languages of the Canary Islands and the southern Atlas.

The work also ventures beyond the coast, recounting recent shipwrecks that plagued western African waters and providing practical warnings for future seafarers. A fascinating section turns inland to describe the legendary trading hub of Timbuktu, its laws, crafts, and bustling commerce, while three translated letters let readers compare African and Asian Arabic. Richly illustrated with updated maps and engravings, the account invites listeners to explore a world that was, for its time, both exotic and remarkably accessible.