In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams (Hardcover) by Tahir Shah

from triscuit

Shah travels to the medieval medinas of Marrakech and Fes, in search of the story in his heart. He relates traditional wisdom stories, interwoven with his memories of a childhood (his father was the successful writer Idries Shah) and his life in Morocco today. His narrative style seems odd at tim...

from ursula

There was a lot to like in this book. Shah describes Morocco vividly, so that you get a feel for the way of life as well as the scenery. The stories cropping up within his own story are often delightful. Getting to know the rather eccentric staff at his house was entertaining. At the same time, s...

from JohnLundy

This travel book/memoir picks up where "The Caliph's House" left off, with the author and his family living in a mysterious, exotic home in Casablanca. Technically, it starts in a prison in Pakistan, but that is only for the first chapter. The theme of "In Arabian Nights" is storytelling, thus th...