The owner of the Hotel de l’Oliveraie in Sefrou, a Parisian expatriate struggling to adapt to life in Morocco, offering context about French settlers post-colonial rule.

A Moroccan shop owner and Rabinow’s Arabic teacher in Sefrou, who successfully bridges the French and Moroccan communities while maintaining his cultural identity.

Rabinow’s principal informant, who operates businesses in the Sefrou medina and provides insights into Moroccan history, despite being an outsider due to his lifestyle choices.

A fabric shop owner and partner in Ali's side ventures, who supports Ali and Rabinow during their time in Sefrou, and accompanies them on significant visits.

Ali’s Berber girlfriend from a remote mountain village, who shares adventures with Ali and Rabinow, challenging local traditions on intimacy.

Rabinow’s initial informant in Sidi Lahcen Lyussi and a sheepherder, who struggles to contribute significantly due to his lack of perspective on his own life.

A local informant in Sidi Lahcen Lyussi, known for his candor and enthusiasm for sharing village gossip, which both informs and complicates Rabinow's work.

A serious informant aiding Rabinow in compiling genealogical data and understanding village life, whose reticence reflects cultural sensitivities.

Rabinow’s reflective friend in Sidi Lahcen Lyussi, a thoughtful college student who helps Rabinow grasp the larger implications of his fieldwork.