Encouraged by the king, Santiago sells his flock and travels to Tangier, Morocco.
Upon arrival in North Africa, he is immediately robbed of all his money. The Alchemist 1 The Alchemist
The first part concludes with Santiago taking a job with a crystal merchant to earn enough money to either return home or continue his quest. The Character of The Alchemist The Alchemist - Power of Page One - Holly Lynn Payne Encouraged by the king, Santiago sells his flock