About the book: 1991 / The author of the book, a famous Soviet Arabist, talks about his impressions of visiting the Arab countries of the Maghreb - Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. Stories about various aspects of today's life, way of life and culture of the peoples of these countries are combined with excursions into their history. The author pays special attention to the impact on the countries of the Maghreb of the pan-Arab specifics and cultural traditions of the Mediterranean region.