Tahar Ben Jelloun books in order
Moroccan naturalized French writer
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- Morocco
- Books
- 14
Tahar Ben Jelloun has published 11 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Harrouda (1973). The best-known is Racism Explained to My Daughter (1998). The latest is The Happy Marriage (2016).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Tahar Ben Jelloun
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Racism Explained to My Daughter
Tahar Ben Jelloun's most-read book.
Newest
The Happy Marriage
Published 2016.
Standalone novels in order
Harrouda (1973)
The Sand Child (1985)
The Sacred Night (Sep 1987)
With Downcast Eyes (1993)
Racism Explained to My Daughter (1998)
This Blinding Absence of Light (2001)
The Last Friend (2006)
Leaving (2009)
A Palace in the Old Village (2011)
Mes Contes De Perrault (2014)
The Happy Marriage (2016)
Novellas in order
Corruption (1995)
Non-fiction in order
French Hospitality (1999)
Other books in order
Bloodlines = (1994)
About Tahar Ben Jelloun
Tahar Ben Jelloun is a Moroccan writer who rose to fame for his 1985 novel L'Enfant de sable. Although his first language is Darija, his works are written in French. He has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Tahar Ben Jelloun FAQ
- How many books has Tahar Ben Jelloun written?
- Tahar Ben Jelloun has published 11 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tahar Ben Jelloun's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Racism Explained to My Daughter.
- What is Tahar Ben Jelloun's latest book?
- The Happy Marriage (2016).
- What is Tahar Ben Jelloun's most famous book?
- Racism Explained to My Daughter (1998) is Tahar Ben Jelloun's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.