Journal of a tour in Marocco and the Great Atlas

A vivid record of a nineteenth‑century scientific expedition, this narrative follows two seasoned naturalists as they cross Morocco’s bustling ports and the rugged heights of the Great Atlas. Their journals blend meticulous botanical notes with lively sketches of markets, desert caravans and the striking architecture of places like Tetuan and the Koutoubia, offering listeners a sense of the country's colour and character at a time when few outsiders had ventured so far inland.

Interwoven with the travelers’ own observations are contributions from geologists and fellow explorers, adding depth to the portrait of the landscape’s rock formations, argan groves and limestone cliffs. The account captures moments of hospitality from local officials, the challenges of navigating unfamiliar terrain, and the wonder of discovering plant species new to European science—all presented with the measured curiosity of scholars who were also keen observers of everyday life.