Marrakech: magic-filled tale of Tahir Shah

: MARYAM MONTAGUE; 03/29/11

Oh, I was in a good mood when the night started but I had a no idea of the evening that lay before me.

Because near a secret garden in Riad El Fenn, a happening was, well, happening.

Yes, there was delicious food.

And yes, there was mysterious lighting. But that was not all.

You see Tahir Shah, the illustrious writer of The Caliph’s House, was speaking. His introduction was made with great fanfare.

And if I am not mistaken, golden horns hanging from the ceiling let out a blare or two.

Tahir held the audience enrapt, while he told tales of genies and exorcists ……… And all things in between.

Lovely long lashed girls listened entranced…

While Tahir’s beautiful wife looked on bemused. {One sensed that she was somewhat of a genie expert, herself.}

And even the riad’s owner, Vanessa Branson (of the same talented gene pool as her brother, Richard ) looked rather pleased.

My last view? Why of Tahir in an arched Moroccan doorway, the walls glowing a deep and perfect red.

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