Tangier is one of the most mysterious cities in the world. Inhabited by hungry smugglers, eccentric writers, and unlucky gamblers, the "white pearl of Africa" has long been notorious and remains a magnet for countless extraordinary people and their fates. Jalid Sehouli has embarked on a journey to his parents' homeland, where he himself has never lived, weaving his encounters and experiences into a captivating panorama that tells of longing, love, pain, home, and loss. The stories of Tangier captivate and hold the reader in their grip.