Morocco: The Collected Traveler: An Inspired Anthology and Travel Resource (Paperback)

~ Barrie Kerper (Author) "Generally speaking, it is not much of a problem to travel around Morrocco without reservations, except during the summer months of June, July, and August..." (more)
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Product Description

A New Series Designed for Travelers Who Want More Than a Guidebook

Each edition of this unique series marries a collection of previously published essays with detailed practical information, creating a colorful and deeply absorbing pastiche of opinions and advice. Each book is a valuable resource—a compass of sorts—pointing vacationers, business travelers, and readers in many directions. Going abroad with a Collected Traveler edition is like being accompanied by a group of savvy and observant friends who are intimately familiar with your destination.

This Edition on Morocco Features:

• Distinguished writers, such as Paul Bowles, Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, Michael Mewshaw, Peter Theroux, Florence Fabricant, Nancy R. Newhouse, Jeffrey Tayler, Nancy Harmon Jenkins, Christopher Petkanas, Patricia Storace, Suzy Gershman, Michael Kimmelman, Dorothy Kalins, Naomi Barry, and Peggy Knickerbocker, who share seductive insights into Morocco’s legendary cuisine, restaurants, and hospitality; the Imperial Cities of Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, and Rabat; the treasures of Tangier; the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Casablanca; and the less-traveled routes through mountains, valleys, and the Sahara.

* Annotated bibliographies for each section with recommendations for related readings.

* An A–Z “renseignements pratiques” (practical information) section covering everything from accommodations, bargaining, clothing, and inshallah to medinas, souks, and thé à la menthe.

Whether it’s your first trip or your tenth, the Collected Traveler books are indispensable, and meant to be the first volumes you turn to when planning your journeys.

Also in the Collected Traveler series: Central Italy—Tuscany & Umbria, Paris, Provence, and the forthcoming Venice, the Veneto & Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

About the Author

Barrie Kerper is an avid traveler and reader who has lived abroad. She previously worked for the travel book division of the original Banana Republic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 589 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1 edition (December 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609808591
• ISBN-13: 978-0609808597
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #483,008 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!!, April 4, 2002

By	rhapsdyblue "rhapsdyblue" (NY NY) - See all my reviews

I'm planning a trip to Morocco and have done my own research and reading before I came upon this book. This book just adds to the amount of information that i have alread accumilated and then some more. The book is a great resource in the sense that it give potential visitors to Morocco an initial idea of travelling to such an incredible country, and/or giving pointers and passing along experiences of other travellers who are passionate about Morocco.

I found the voice of Barrie to be nurturing and encouraging, and her knowledge is not only based on self experience but experiences of accomplished writers who have travelled to Morocco.

This book is by no means the only book one should rely on and even Barrie makes that clear in the beginning. She encourages one (if they are serious about travelling to Morocco and this applies to travel to any country) to research the culture and history, become acquainted with the country. I agree with her. It makes a lot of sense and it is/will be beneficiary to your experiences to by enjoyable.

The book also contains a bit of information of places to stay (majority of them being the higher end category), places to eat, shop, etc. I have used these information as guidelines to do further inquiry on my own.

I strongly recommend this book for potential travellers to Morocco, and even those who wish to go but can't (for whatever reasons).

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Inspiring Information, February 12, 2006

By	K. G. Jones (East Boothbay, ME United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A terrific anthology of writings about Morocco--some contemporary and some historical. Excellent practical information for travelers. My only criticism is that it should be updated as this edition is 2001.

4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars the moroccan theme-park, January 23, 2002

By A Customer

this book is a collection of over 30 travel essays from glossy magazines and travel supplements of major newspapers together with extensive information, bibliographies and comments from the editor.
it is primarily for the high-end traveler although there are two travel stories "encountering morocco head-on" and "looking for abdelati" (from salon.com) which are quite good.
is it only a quibble that there are many errors of fact and no attempt has been made to point them out even if they are contradicted in other sections of the book? the editor does write on page 130, "guidebooks are not meant to be perfect documents". besides, if what you tavel for is to enjoy luxury in stylish chic surroundings, facts are just the stuff of mealtime chatter or for setting the right mood for another perfect day and no one should be so boring as to complain that they are incorrect.
there is ample information here on the new small hotels springing up in morocco which are very tastefully decorated and very expensive, but fes and marrakesh get 95% of the write-ups