Mogreb-el-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco

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Mogreb-el-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco

by R. B. (Robert Bontine) Cunninghame Graham

EN·~10 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
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This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler.

0:18
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MOGREB-EL-ACKSA A JOURNEY IN MOROCCO

1:03
3

PREFACE

6:04
4

CHAPTER I

1:00:10
5

CHAPTER II.

47:36
6

CHAPTER III.

1:02:19
7

CHAPTER IV.

41:47
8

CHAPTER V.

52:43
9

CHAPTER VI.

42:23
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CHAPTER VII.

37:31

Description

A wandering voice carries listeners across the sun‑baked dunes and bustling souks of Morocco, offering a vivid portrait of life on the road in the late nineteenth century. The narrator’s language feels like a fireside conversation, peppered with local proverbs, the clatter of horse hooves, and the quiet moments of solitude beneath a starlit sky. Readers are invited to share in the simple pleasures of caravan travel—fresh mint tea, the call to prayer echoing over distant cliffs, and the occasional humor found in unexpected encounters with strangers.

While the account steers clear of grand political theories, it captures the melancholy beauty of a world where ancient customs meet the restless curiosity of a foreign explorer. The tone is modest and reflective, acknowledging both the marvels and the missteps of a pilgrim who follows a compass more guided by wonder than certainty. Listeners will emerge with a richer sense of Morocco’s landscape, its people, and the timeless allure of the open road.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (577K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2015-02-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

R. B. (Robert Bontine) Cunninghame Graham

R. B. (Robert Bontine) Cunninghame Graham

1852–1936

A restless traveler, sharp political voice, and gifted storyteller, this Scottish writer turned a life of adventure into vivid books and essays. His work draws on South America, Spain, and Scotland, mixing romance, observation, and strong opinions in a style that still feels lively.

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