Morocco, Its People and Places

"Morocco, Its People and Places" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travel book where the author shares his journey through Morocco in the 1800s. The story takes place in places like Tangiers, describing the differences between European and Moroccan ways of living. The book dives into the local people, their traditions that were grand and crumbling. Starting with his arrival in Tangiers from Gibraltar, De Amicis captures the feeling when surrounded by unfamiliar sights, like the crowds of Arabs at the shore, the unique clothing of locals, and new smells of the cities. The author's descriptions bring to life the busy market square, the sad townspeople, and the culture clashes with Europe, making the reader feel like they are traveling through Morocco too.