This piece encapsulates a deep longing for home, particularly in Marrakech, where cultural memories intertwine with present experiences and the diaspora's emotional landscape. The author reflects on exile's bittersweet nature, expressing that even in physical distance, one's roots remain alive through sensory memories of food, landscape, and familial ties. Through vivid imagery of the desert, local customs, and personal narratives, the author conveys a heartfelt vow to cherish and return to the essence of home, affirming that beauty and connection endure despite separation.
The vibrant souks of the Medina may sink into my skull like an old knife. If I die, my soul will roam this continent with pleasure, along its fine shorelines...
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