The Caliph’s House: A Year in Casablanca
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A hilarious and insightful memoir by Tahir Shah about moving his family from London to a haunted mansion in Casablanca. Discover the magic, the jinns, and the chaos of Moroccan life. Order your original copy now with Free Shipping across Morocco.
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The Caliph’s House: A Year in Casablanca is the riotously funny and deeply observant memoir that has become essential reading for anyone living in or visiting Morocco. Written by the acclaimed author Tahir Shah, this book chronicles his courageous (and slightly mad) decision to leave the grey skies of London behind and move his wife and small children to a crumbling mansion in the middle of a Casablanca shantytown.
Table of Contents:
The Dream of Dar Khalifa
Inspired by childhood holidays in the Kingdom, Shah buys “Dar Khalifa,” a sprawling estate that once belonged to the city’s Caliph. But The Caliph’s House is not just a story about renovation; it is a crash course in Moroccan culture. From dealing with a team of eccentric guardians to navigating the labyrinth of local bureaucracy, Shah paints a vivid picture of the challenges and charms of life in North Africa. His writing style is often compared to Peter Mayle, but with a unique Moroccan twist that captures the soul of the country.
Living with Jinns and Tradition
One of the central themes of the book is the author’s encounter with the supernatural. He soon discovers that his new home is already inhabited—by jinns. The invisible spirits are taken very seriously by his staff, leading to exorcisms, sacrifices, and a hilarious clash between Western skepticism and local belief. Through these experiences, Shah learns that to truly make a home in Morocco, one must accept its mysteries rather than fight them.
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