The Far Maghreb

Published by Dar Al-Ahliya, "Maghrib Al-Aqsa" (The Far West / Morocco) by renowned Arab-American writer and thinker Ameen Rihani is a masterpiece of modern Arabic travel literature. Documenting his exploration of Morocco in the 1930s, Rihani presents a rich, multi-dimensional portrait of the nation. He weaves vivid accounts of Moroccan architecture, landscape, and everyday life in historic cities like Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tangier with deep sociological and political commentary. Examining the impact of French and Spanish protectorates, Rihani advocates for national independence, Arab solidarity, and cultural modernization. The book stands as both an artistic narrative and a valuable historical document capturing a pivotal era in North African history.

It offers an insightful, beautifully written first-hand historical account of 1930s Morocco, combining rich cultural observation with a passionate defense of anti-colonial independence and Arab unity.

Fans of travel literature, historians of North Africa and the Middle East, researchers of anti-colonial movements, and readers interested in Arabic thought and classic literature.