The backstreet cafe in Casablanca was for me a place of mystery, a place with a soul, a place with danger. There was a sense that the safety nets had been cut away, that each citizen walked upon the high wire of this, the real world. I longed not merely to travel through it, but to live in such a city.
The Backstreet Café in Casablanca evoked a sense of mystery and danger for the author, Tahir Shah. It was a place that felt alive, imbued with a unique soul that intrigued him. He sensed a certain rawness in the environment, where people seemed to navigate life without the usual safety nets, creating an atmosphere that was both thrilling and precarious.
Shah expressed a deep desire to not only visit but to immerse himself in the vibrant life of the city. The intensity of the experience stirred an appreciation and longing within him, highlighting his fascination with the complexities that define urban living in Casablanca.
