Publisher's Synopsis
A Journey to the Heart of Peace
In 1996, a cryptic summons from Morocco's ancient Makhzen propelled a diplomat into the crucible of the Middle East - a mission to Israel shrouded in enigma, bearing the weight of history and the promise of reconciliation. Tasked with retrieving an elusive "document," he stepped into a land where prophets once walked, where the echoes of Jerusalem's stones whisper tales of faith, strife, and unfulfilled longing.
From the gilded Dome of the Rock to the olive groves of Ramallah, this odyssey transcends diplomacy, weaving a tapestry of encounters with leaders like Netanyahu and Arafat, and reflections on the spiritual currents that shape the region's destiny. What began as a quest for an artifact became a pilgrimage for peace - a journey not to resolve the Middle East's ancient riddles, but to illuminate the human spirit's capacity to bridge its divides.
Part memoir, part meditation, this book invites you to traverse the threshold of history and ponder a timeless question: Can the sacred soil where civilization dawned become the cradle of a lasting peace?
Author Bio:
Raddad Okbani is a Moroccan diplomat, Islamologue, and acclaimed author whose life blends global diplomacy with deep spiritual insight. In this memoir, he reflects on a journey shaped by Morocco's rich heritage, Islamic scholarship, and a career bridging cultures. A spiritual leader and multilingual writer, published in Arabic, French, and translated in more languages. He shares an intimate story of faith, identity, and purpose.
