Oración por el ausente

Synopsis of Oración por el ausente

Oración por el ausente is a novel by Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun, published in 1993. The story follows a child born in a cemetery in Fez and raised by an old prostitute and two vagabonds. Together, they embark on a journey through Morocco, pilgrimaging through cities and towns to the tomb of Sheikh Ma El Ainin. Through this journey, the characters seek an escape from their lives and an encounter with themselves.