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The vivid colours of Morocco as seen by master of colour photography Harry Gruyaert. When Harry Gruyaert first visited Morocco in 1972, it was love at first sight. On every return visit, he has tried to relive that initial feeling of enchantment, the splendid harmony between form and colour, people and nature. From the High Atlas mountains to the desert, from rural areas to the bustling streets of Marrakech and Essaouira, Gruyaert’s photographs take us on a dreamlike cinematic journey through a reality that is nonetheless highly physical, its textures shaped by light and shadow. Each image has its own power and all of them reflect the importance of family, community and faith to the people of Morocco, as well as Gruyaert’s own innate curiosity and desire to understand different realities.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Morocco.Discover Morocco's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from gazing at the impressive zellige mosaics at Marrakesh's serene Bahia Palace; to spotting pink flamingos, rare marsh owls and wading birds in Merja Zerga National Park; and stargazing at the top of a sky-high dune in the Sahara.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Morocco travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Morocco effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of MarrakeshGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Atlas Studios, to Tahiri Museum of Fossils & Minerals, and CrocoparcEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Moroccan culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Marrakesh; The High Atlas; The Southern Oases; Northern Atlantic Coast; Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains; Fez; The Middle Atlas; Southern Morocco Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Morocco.

Highly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map of Morocco from the world mapping project series. Reise Know-How maps are characterized by their particularly sturdy synthetic paper, which can be written on like paper, even with a pencil. The cardboard cover is removable, allowing the map to easily fit into any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic presentation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly legible. Instead of shading, colored elevation layers are used. Contour lines with height information Colored elevation layers Classified road network with distance information Sightseeing features Detailed place index GPS-accurate Longitude and latitude Five-language legend (German, English, French, Spanish, Russian) Western Sahara linker Larger towns also in Arabic script

In winter of 1912, Henri Matisse—forty-two, nearing mid-career, and yet to find lasting critical acceptance, public admiration, or financial security since exploding to the forefront of the avant-garde in 1905 with his iconoclastic Fauve paintings—was struggling. Once the vanguard leader, the Parisian avant-garde now considered him passé. His important early collectors, including Gertrude and Leo Stein, had stopped buying his work and were fully championing Picasso, and he had exhibited little in the last few years. In the face of Cubism that was now dominating the art scene, Matisse needed to get away from Paris in order to advance his distinctive artistic vision.Almost on a whim, he went to Tangier. Matisse had already been profoundly inspired by Islamic art, and was primed for his arrival in the Moroccan city where such art was integrated into everyday life. Despite the challenges of rain, insomnia, depression, and finding models, the sojourn was such a success he returned the following winter, which would lead to even greater artistic triumph.Matisse in Morocco tells the story of the artist's groundbreaking time in Tangier and how it altered Matisse’s development as a painter and indelibly marked his work for the next four decades. Through Koehler's research and travel, we experience Matisse's time in Tangier, the paintings and their subjects, his relationships with his wife Amélie and his two important collectiors, and then come to understand the impact Morocco—its light, colors, culture, and artistic traditions—had on his art. From Landscape Viewed From a Window, to Zorah on the Terrace, from Kasbah Gate to the dream-like tableau Moroccan Café, these works from Morocco are now recognized as some of the most significant and dazzling of Matisse’s illustrious career.

Make your trip to Morocco extraordinaryMeandering through the medinas. Stargazing in the Saharan desert. Tea tasting in Tangier. For a vacation to remember, Morocco is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Morocco to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of Morocco's must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Morocco- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of Morocco- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goSpending more time in Marrakech? Try Top 10 Marrakech to get the best of the city in your pocket.

Fully updated and including new routes, this full-colour 4th edition of Morocco Overland is a route guide to exploring southern Morocco’s spectacular landscapes ­­­– from the snow-clad Atlas Mountains to the dunes of the Saharan fringe. This is a major update: the route guide has now been divided into eight regions. All the routes have been verified, loads of new ones have been discovered and logged, and there are over 20 new maps outlining scores of exciting trails (nearly double the previous edition) spanning 250,000 km² across southern Morocco’s fabulous mountains and deserts.With easy-to-follow routes ranging from sub-alpine trails to arid canyons winding past hidden Berber villages, and from the Atlantic surf to former Dakar Rally pistes, this comprehensive route and planning guide will appeal to both first timers and the seasoned adventurer.68 detailed routes and dozens more tracks covering over 20,000kmOff-road routes for 4x4s, motorcycles and mountain/gravel bikesScenic byways suitable for all vehicles including campervansOver 40 pages of colour mappingExpert guidance on the choice and preparation of 4x4s, 2WDs, motorcycles and MTBsOff-roading techniquesAdvice on getting to Morocco including cross-country routes, ferries, immigration procedures, fly-drive for 4x4 and bike rentalsRoute guide with downloadable GPS waypoints and each route is graded for suitability for big motorcycles and mountain bikesIncludes fuel stations and selected restaurants and places to stayAfter three years and 25,000 kilometres in five 4x4s and seven bikes, here is the 4th edition of Morocco Overland. Whether in your own van, 4x4, 2 wheel-drive, on a motorcycle or a gravel bike, or are flying in to rent locally, Morocco Overland covers everything the regular travel guidebooks miss out to help make the most of your adventure in southern Morocco.

With over 400 million Bibles in print, the New International Version is the renowned combination of reliability and readability. The NIV is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study. Translated by a team of top international scholars, this revised and updated edition takes into account the latest developments in biblical scholarship and language usage.This edition uses British spelling, grammar and punctuation to allow the Bible to be read more naturally.British TextBevelled BoardsGilt EdgesLeather JointsGold RollRibbon Markers

Though it lies just across the Mediterranean from Europe, barely a stone’s throw from Spain’s southernmost tip, Morocco couldn’t possibly be farther away. With its mountainous and desert landscapes, labyrinthine souks, delectable cuisine, exquisite rugs and textiles, vibrant mosaics, fragrant odors, mesmerizing music, and welcoming people, Morocco is a most alluring and tantalizingly exotic destination. Digging a little deeper into the myth of Morocco, Barbara and René Stoeltie bring us this eclectic selection of homes to demonstrate all that is most wonderful about the Moroccan style: from tiled, turquoise swimming pools and lavish gardens to carved wooden furniture and jade-colored marble fountains. With more than 500 pages featuring stunning, inspiring photographs, flipping through these fairy tale-like visions of exotic havens (ideally while sipping a steaming cup of sweet, fragrant mint tea) will instantly whisk you away.

This first edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Morocco travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from wandering the Sultan's garden in Tangier's Kasbah; to climbing Jebel Toubkal on a two-day summit hike; and watching the dunes turn spectacular shades of orange, pink and purple as the sun sets in the Sahara.Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Morocco travel guide:Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventureEasy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interestsInsider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy viewsVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of MarrakeshConnect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from finding paradise in Marrakesh's Riad Gardens, to understanding the Islamic calendar and Maliki school of theology, and saving Casablanca's architecturePractical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to packQR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secretsCovers: Marrakesh, The High Atlas, Southern Oases, Northern Atlantic Coast, Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains, Fez, The Middle Atlas, Southern Morocco Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Morocco.

The KJV Pocket Reference Bible is a new addition to the Cambridge catalogue but it actually represents a familiar edition - the elegant KJV Pitt Minion - in a very compact and portable format. It includes the Old and New Testaments, supported by the Cambridge bold-figure cross-references, together with a pronunciation guide and glossary. The Bible has a sewn book block, allowing it to open flat. It is bound in black French Morocco leather and has a ribbon marker and gilt page edges.

The King James Version of 1611 has been the most widely known and quoted version of the Bible for four centuries, and has shaped both Western culture and the English language. The Standard Text Bible offers the text of the King James Version in an exceptionally clear and readable type. The size of the Bible makes it a handy buy for someone who wants a Bible with readable type, but which is nor too heavy or bulky to carry. This Bible has a glossary of 14 pages which explains some of the lesser known words of 17th Century English, and a Bible reading plan. Bound in a flexible French Morocco leather, the Standard Text Bible represents exceptional value.

In southeastern Morocco, around the oasis of Tafilalet, the Ait Khabbash people weave brightly colored carpets, embroider indigo head coverings, paint their faces with saffron, and wear ornate jewelry. Their extraordinarily detailed arts are rich in cultural symbolism; they are always breathtakingly beautiful-and they are typically made by women. Like other Amazigh (Berber) groups (but in contrast to the Arab societies of North Africa), the Ait Khabbash have entrusted their artistic responsibilities to women. Cynthia Becker spent years in Morocco living among these women and, through family connections and female fellowship, achieved unprecedented access to the artistic rituals of the Ait Khabbash. The result is more than a stunning examination of the arts themselves, it is also an illumination of women's roles in Islamic North Africa and the many ways in which women negotiate complex social and religious issues.One of the reasons Amazigh women are artists is that the arts are expressions of ethnic identity, and it follows that the guardians of Amazigh identity ought to be those who literally ensure its continuation from generation to generation, the Amazigh women. Not surprisingly, the arts are visual expressions of womanhood, and fertility symbols are prevalent. Controlling the visual symbols of Amazigh identity has given these women power and prestige. Their clothing, tattoos, and jewelry are public identity statements; such public artistic expressions contrast with the stereotype that women in the Islamic world are secluded and veiled. But their role as public identity symbols can also be restrictive, and history (French colonialism, the subsequent rise of an Arab-dominated government in Morocco, and the recent emergence of a transnational Berber movement) has forced Ait Khabbash women to adapt their arts as their people adapt to the contemporary world. By framing Amazigh arts with historical and cultural context, Cynthia Becker allows the reader to see the full measure of these fascinating artworks.

The King James Version of 1611 has been the most widely known and quoted version of the Bible for four centuries, and has shaped both Western culture and the English language. The Large-Print Bible provides the text of the King James Version in a clear, large type. For those with impaired eyesight, or those who just require a comfortable reading size, this will be the ideal Bible. There are self-pronouncing marks in the text, which will help readers to pronounce difficult names and words when reading aloud. This Large-Print Bible is bound in soft French Morocco leather which will make it a pleasure to own.

‘The Lost Letter from Morocco has great authenticity, immediacy and is an emotive and engaging read.’ Rosanna Ley A forbidden love affair. A long-buried secret. A journey that will change everything. Morocco, 1984. High in the Atlas Mountains, Hanane’s love for Irishman Gus is forbidden. Forced to flee her home with the man she loves, Hanane is certain she’s running towards her destiny. But she has made a decision that will haunt her family for years to come.London, 2009. When Addy discovers a mysterious letter in her late father’s belongings, she journeys to Morocco in search of answers. But instead, she finds secrets – and is quickly pulled into a world that she doesn’t understand.And when history starts to repeat itself, it seems her journey might just change the person she is forever… A heartbreaking story of impossible love and dark family secrets that readers of Dinah Jefferies and Tracy Rees will love. ‘The Lost Letter from Morocco has great authenticity, immediacy and is an emotive and engaging read.’ Rosanna Ley‘Rich, evocative and utterly immersive, this beautifully written book swept me away to Morocco. I could feel the heat, was captivated by the intense, exotic world, and found Addy's journey to get to the bottom of long-buried secrets absolutely gripping.’ Jenny Ashcroft‘Evocative, sensual and authentic, it's a novel that gives a true flavour of Morocco in all its maddening and seductive contrasts, embodied so brilliantly in the character of Omar. I loved it.’ Jane Johnson

In Morocco, Marvine Howe, a former correspondent for The New York Times presents an incisive and comprehensive review of the Moroccan kingdom and its people, past and present. It addresses emerging issues and problems - equal rights for women, elimination of corruption and correction of glaring economic and social disparities - and asks the fundamental question: can this ancient Muslim kingdom embrace western democracy in an era of deepening divisions between the Islamic world and the West?

Modern international studies of world theatre and drama have begun to acknowledge the Arab world only after the contributions of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Within the Arab world, the contributions of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco to modern drama and to post-colonial expression remain especially neglected, a problem that this book addresses.

In recent years, authoritarian states in the Middle East and North Africa have faced increasing international pressure to decentralize political power. Decentralization is presented as a panacea that will foster good governance and civil society, helping citizens procure basic services and fight corruption. Two of these states, Jordan and Morocco, are monarchies with elected parliaments and recent experiences of liberalization. Morocco began devolving certain responsibilities to municipal councils decades ago, while Jordan has consistently followed a path of greater centralization. Their experiences test such assumptions about the benefits of localism.Janine A. Clark examines why Morocco decentralized while Jordan did not and evaluates the impact of their divergent paths, ultimately explaining how authoritarian regimes can use decentralization reforms to consolidate power. Local Politics in Jordan and Morocco argues that decentralization is a tactic authoritarian regimes employ based on their coalition strategies to expand their base of support and strengthen patron-client ties. Clark analyzes the opportunities that decentralization presents to local actors to pursue their interests and lays out how municipal-level figures find ways to use reforms to their advantage. In Morocco, decentralization has resulted not in greater political inclusivity or improved services, but rather in the entrenchment of pro-regime elites in power. The main Islamist political party has also taken advantage of these reforms. In Jordan, decentralization would undermine the networks that benefit elites and their supporters. Based on extensive fieldwork, Local Politics in Jordan and Morocco is an important contribution to Middle East studies and political science that challenges our understanding of authoritarian regimes’ survival strategies and resilience.

Great trips begin with DK travel guidesStrolling around medieval medinas, listening to storytellers and musicians on Marrakech's main square or indulging in some rest and relaxation at Essaouira - Morocco makes for an unforgettable trip. If you want to see the very best of a place (plus a few surprises along the way), DK’s Morocco travel guide is the one for you.Every page is designed to inspire you and make planning easy, with travel ideas, easy-to-follow itineraries and detailed area-by-area chapters so you can experience Morocco your way, whatever you’re into.Inside this updated Morocco guide book, you’ll find:- our expert picks of Morocco's must-see sights and top experiences- beautiful photography and iconic cutaway illustrations that put you inside the country’s hot spots- clear, dependable maps and easy-to-follow walking and driving tours- inspiring itineraries to match your time, interests, and pace- cultural insights that bring Morocco’s history and traditions to life- tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop, and stay- detailed area-by-area chapters, covering all parts of Morocco- practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safeWith DK, planning feels like part of the adventure. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifth, our Morocco travel guide book will help you make every day as memorable as the next.Only visiting Marrakech? Try Top 10 Marrakech

Encountering Morocco introduces readers to life in this North African country through vivid accounts of fieldwork as personal experience and intellectual journey. We meet the contributors at diverse stages of their careers–from the unmarried researcher arriving for her first stint in the field to the seasoned fieldworker returning with spouse and children. They offer frank descriptions of what it means to take up residence in a place where one is regarded as an outsider, learn the language and local customs, and struggle to develop rapport. Moving reflections on friendship, kinship, and belief within the cross-cultural encounter reveal why study of Moroccan society has played such a seminal role in the development of cultural anthropology.

Learning in Morocco offers a rare look inside public education in the Middle East. While policymakers see a crisis in education based on demographics and financing, Moroccan high school students point to the effects of a highly politicized Arabization policy that has never been implemented coherently. In recent years, national policies to promote the use of Arabic have come into conflict with the demands of a neoliberal job market in which competence in French is still a prerequisite for advancement. Based on long-term research inside and outside classrooms, Charis Boutieri describes how students and teachers work within, or try to circumvent, the system, whose contradictory demands ultimately lead to disengagement and, on occasion, to students taking to the streets in protest.

Learning in Morocco offers a rare look inside public education in the Middle East. While policymakers see a crisis in education based on demographics and financing, Moroccan high school students point to the effects of a highly politicized Arabization policy that has never been implemented coherently. In recent years, national policies to promote the use of Arabic have come into conflict with the demands of a neoliberal job market in which competence in French is still a prerequisite for advancement. Based on long-term research inside and outside classrooms, Charis Boutieri describes how students and teachers work within, or try to circumvent, the system, whose contradictory demands ultimately lead to disengagement and, on occasion, to students taking to the streets in protest.

Following the story of one middle class family as they work, eat, love, and grow, Everyday Life in Global Morocco provides a moving and engaging exploration of how world issues impact lives. Rachel Newcomb shows how larger issues like gentrification, changing diets, and nontraditional approaches to marriage and fertility are changing what the everyday looks and feels like in Morocco. Newcomb's close engagement with the Benjelloun family presents a broad range of responses to the multifaceted effects of globalization. The lived experience of the modern family is placed in contrast with the traditional expectation of how this family should operate. This juxtaposition encourages new ways of thinking about how modern the notion of globalization really is.

Following the story of one middle class family as they work, eat, love, and grow, Everyday Life in Global Morocco provides a moving and engaging exploration of how world issues impact lives. Rachel Newcomb shows how larger issues like gentrification, changing diets, and nontraditional approaches to marriage and fertility are changing what the everyday looks and feels like in Morocco. Newcomb's close engagement with the Benjelloun family presents a broad range of responses to the multifaceted effects of globalization. The lived experience of the modern family is placed in contrast with the traditional expectation of how this family should operate. This juxtaposition encourages new ways of thinking about how modern the notion of globalization really is.

New stories by Leila Abouzeid, the noted Moroccan writer, constitute an event for both East and West, for, as in her critically acclaimed novel, Year of the Elephant, the author cuts across cultural and national boundaries to offer fiction that has meaning for both Western and Middle Eastern readers. The stories in this volume deal with issues both traditional and modern-relations between parents and children, between husbands and wives, and between citizens of newly independent Morocco and its new nationalist representative government. Independence from French colonial rule has brought many changes to Morocco-some more beneficial than others. Women have entered the work force in great numbers, a development which has brought them new freedoms, but which has also caused problems within the traditional family. Abouzeid shows us how these changes have affected ordinary men and women, how small everyday events loom large in individual lives. To her crisp style, reminiscent of some Western realist novelists, she adds elements of Arabic fiction-the oral story-telling technique, for example. Abouzeid writes first in Arabic, which she has stated is a political choice. This makes her a literary pioneer in North Africa, where, until recently, most authors wrote in French. Elizabeth Warnock Fernea has written an introduction for this book, setting the stories in historical context.