The book follows the story of Abu Telfan, a Moroccan man who embarks on a perilous journey through the Mountains of the Moon, a mountain range in East Africa. Throughout his journey, he faces numerous challenges and hardships, but also experiences personal growth and self-discovery. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure and survival, filled with vivid descriptions of the African landscape and insightful reflections on human nature and the struggle for survival.

"Nowhere in Africa" is not a book by Stefan Zweig, but rather a novel by Stefanie Zweig. It is an autobiographical narrative that tells the story of a Jewish family who flees Nazi Germany in the 1930s to find refuge in Kenya. The story explores their struggles and adjustments to a vastly different life on an African farm, dealing with the challenges of displacement, cultural adaptation, and the complexities of maintaining their identity amidst the backdrop of World War II. The novel delves into themes of exile, belonging, and resilience as the family navigates their new reality while yearning for the home they left behind.