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Marrakech Noir
Marrakech Noir
Marrakech Noir
Audiobook10 hours

Marrakech Noir

Written by Yassin Adnan

Narrated by Elias Khalil

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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About this audiobook

Brand-new stories by: Fouad Laroui, Allal Bourqia, Abdelkader Benali, Mohamed Zouhair, Mohamed Achaari, Hanane Derkaoui, Fatiha Morchid, Mahi Binebine, Mohamed Nedali, Halima Zine El Abidine, My Seddik Rabbaj, Yassin Adnan, Karima Nadir, Taha Adnan, and Lahcen Bakour.

From the introduction by Yassin Adnan:

"Despite their variety, these stories remain rooted on Moroccan soil—allowing the contributing authors to bring readers closer to the linguistic, cultural, religious, and ethnic reality of Marrakech, whether Arab, Amazigh, African, or Muslim, as well as its historic Mellah—the Jewish Quarter.

"Here is the capital of tourism, the city of joy and sadness, the city of simple living, the city linked to international capitals through daily flights, the city of the new European community, a winter resort for French retirees, and a refuge for immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Marrakech is also known for its sex tourism and a new generation of crimes. All of these aspects of the city are reflected in these stories, no matter how sordid. The authors haven’t written only stories, they have tried to write Marrakech as well. Together their stories present a comprehensive portrait of the city, its sadness, violence, tension, and darkness, without neglecting its joyful spirit."

Editor's Note

Glorious mismatch…

“Marrakech Noir” is a curious addition to Akashic Books’ acclaimed noir series, since Marrakech is often characterized as “The Joyful City.” But the mismatch of public perception and genre is exactly what makes this one such a delight as it plays with tropes and expands the boundaries of noir. Will transport you to this wonderfully exotic Moroccan city.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 13, 2021
ISBN9781094416397
Author

Yassin Adnan

YASSIN ADNAN was born in 1970 in Safi, Morocco, but grew up in Marrakech where he still lives. He is best known for his weekly cultural program Masharif on Moroccan television. He has published four collections of poetry and four books of short stories, along with a nonfiction volume entitled Marrakech: Open Secrets, with Saad Sarhane. His novel Hot Maroc, which takes place in Marrakech, was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. He is the editor of Marrakech Noir.

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