This enchanting collection of Moroccan myths and legends, translated from the French, opens up a magical world where djinns, Sultans and ogres are part of the fabric of everyday life. The entertaining stories often feature heroes and heroines from humble origins who battle evil and treachery to reap rich rewards - both material and moral. Stunning large-scale illustrations depict richly detailed interiors, costumes, buildings and crowded market places evoking the very spirit of place and social realm.