Tahir Shah Archive
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Nov 23, 2012
Film fan, novelist and resident Tahir Shah discovers why Morocco's largest city is still the perfect setting for Casablanca the film, 70 years after it was made in the back lots of a Hollywood studio. Read Article Why Bogart and Bergman's Casablanca still matters for the city
Nov 24, 2011
High in the snowy Atlas Mountains, the little town is popular for its European apres-ski lifestyle. Read Article Ifrane, Morocco's winter idyll
Nov 12, 2011
Tahir Shah explores the ever-popular ruins of the ancient Khmer empire and finds that a peaceful visit to this spectacular site is still within reach. Read Article Rediscover tranquility amid Cambodia's busy temples
Apr 22, 2011
Tahir Shah boards India's newest and most opulent luxury train to take in a royal selection of sights between Mumbai and Delhi. Read Article On the Maharajas' Express, your carriage awaits
Feb 25, 2011
One of a new breed of luxurious private game reserves in Africa, Kwandwe carefully balances
the needs of its wildlife with those of the local community. Read Article A former ostrich farm, Kwandwe again a natural haven
Oct 30, 2010
A Tibetan refuge in the mountains of north India provides an opportunity to talk politics with the Dalai Lama. Read Article A little like Lhasa
Oct 16, 2010
The sprawling resort on Morocco's Atlantic coast is impressive with its casino and golf links, but the service lacks a personal touch. Read Article Mazagan Beach Resort is high-end but unremarkable
Aug 14, 2010
The author Tahir Shah finds an unconventional sight in the Egyptian capital that is no less compelling than the pyramids. Read Article Cairo: life among the dead
Mar 06, 2010
My kind of place When most people hear the name Casablanca, they tend to think of Bogart, Bergman, and Sam at the piano. Read Article A beautiful friendship
Feb 06, 2010
Cover While some parts of Morocco have been overrun with tourists, the country's fourth-largest city retains an ancient and fascinating allure. Read Article Falling for Fes: just dive in and get lost
