Mogreb-El-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco - Softcover

Cunningham Graham, R B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1025850424 ISBN 13: 9781025850429

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"Mogreb-El-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco" is a celebrated travel narrative detailing R. B. Cunningham Graham's ambitious and perilous attempt to reach the forbidden city of Tarudant. Setting out disguised as a Turkish doctor, Graham provides a vivid, firsthand account of the landscape, people, and culture of the Maghreb at a time when much of the interior remained closed to Westerners.

The work is renowned for its wit, sharp observation, and deep respect for the Moorish and Berber traditions it encounters. Rather than a dry geographical study, the book serves as a vibrant exploration of the human condition and the cultural complexities of North Africa. Graham's evocative prose captures the harsh beauty of the Atlas Mountains and the intricate social tapestries of the region, offering a unique and often humorous perspective on his captivity and the various characters he meets along the way.

Regarded as a masterpiece of travel literature, "Mogreb-El-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco" is credited with influencing legendary writers like Joseph Conrad. It remains an essential read for those interested in historical exploration, Moroccan heritage, and the enduring allure of the desert landscape.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025850424
• ISBN 13: 9781025850429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384