
IN MOROCCO - BY - EDITH WHARTON - ILLUSTRATED
PREFACE - I
II
NOTE
ILLUSTRATIONS
I. RABAT AND SALÉ - I - LEAVING TANGIER
II. THE TRAIL TO EL-KSAR
III. EL-KSAR TO RABAT
IV. THE KASBAH OF THE OUDAYAS
V. ROBINSON CRUSOE'S "SALLEE"
A wanderer in a world on the cusp of change, the author takes listeners through a month‑long trek across Morocco in 1918‑1919. The journey begins in Casablanca, winds through the High Atlas, and ends in the historic cities of Fez and Marrakech, all under the pressure of an approaching rainy season and the lingering shadows of war. Her narrative blends the practical challenges of early motor travel with vivid snapshots of bustling ports, desert caravans, and the quiet resilience of local communities.
Through keen observation she paints the stone splendor of Moulay Idriss, the fragrant souks of Marrakech, and the serene olive groves of the Souss, while noting the fragile remnants of Roman, Phoenician, and medieval Islamic heritage. The book captures a Morocco that feels both timeless and precariously modern, a place where ancient rituals coexist with the first hints of European tourism. Listeners will hear the clatter of horse‑drawn carts, the call to prayer over sun‑baked streets, and the author's quiet awe at a country poised between past and future.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (299K characters)
Release date
2012-03-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1937
Best known for sharp, beautifully observed novels like The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and The Age of Innocence, this classic American writer turned the manners of Gilded Age society into gripping fiction. Her stories mix elegance, irony, and a clear-eyed view of money, class, and love.
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