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The narrative follows an English family's adventurous relocation from London to the vibrant city of Casablanca, blending Islamic tradition with African folklore. Tahir Shah recounts their journey with humor and challenges, revealing the complexities of adapting to a new culture and environment. His engaging anecdotes highlight the contrasts between their previous life and the enchanting yet unpredictable realities of their new home, making for a captivating exploration of dreams versus reality in a foreign land.
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The Caliph's House, Tahir Shah
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Caliph's House
- Subtitle
- A Year in Casablanca
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tahir Shah
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780553383102
- Category
- Guides / Tourism / Travel
- Description
- The narrative follows an English family's adventurous relocation from London to the vibrant city of Casablanca, blending Islamic tradition with African folklore. Tahir Shah recounts their journey with humor and challenges, revealing the complexities of adapting to a new culture and environment. His engaging anecdotes highlight the contrasts between their previous life and the enchanting yet unpredictable realities of their new home, making for a captivating exploration of dreams versus reality in a foreign land.