Just as a disclaimer for the video: I am a big fan of Morocco. There are more good people than bad people and I really enjoy everything that this beautiful country has to offer. What's you favorite part of Moroccan culture?
I’ve booked to go next year, I’ve watched many videos on the area and this one has made me feel like I’ve made a huge mistake in booking, it’s given me the vibe that I’m going to get into arguments with sellers and the place will be full of garbage, and will totally overwhelm me and stress me out! Where I’m looking for excitement and markets full of spices and rides on camels with new foods to eat and strangers to talk to, to laugh with and enjoy the sunsets and the history. I didn’t get any of that here watching this 😢
I hated Morroco. I could not wait to get out if that country. They try to rip you off every time. Every time. It’s so hard to get a straight price for everything and certainly, they will manipulate you into overpaying every, every single time from vendors taxi drivers, everyone!
Not sure if you've gone yet, but we just got back from Marrakech. It was great overall aside from some hassling in the square but if you stand firm it is easy to avoid any problems. Stay away from the snake charmers and monkey people. Food and architecture + souks were really interesting. Also on haggling, we were advised start on 20% of the initial price given and if you get 40% that's a good deal
I'm in Marrakech and can't wait to leave, the haggling is a joke that often feels uncomfortable. It's noisy, dirty and not much to do. I know I am going to upset a lot of people, but save yourself the trouble and stay away. I have been here for 3 days and am checking out and heading to Rabat..... I believe it is clean and you can walk about without getting harassed every five minutes !!!!....... I am so disappointed with this place !!!!!
About your question on the roads being sometimes closed, that usually only happens on Fridays during Jomoaa prayer times (noon-2pm usually), which is when all the muslim men are supposed to leave anything they're doing and gather in a Mosalla (Outdoors mosque kinda, any place outdoors could also be grounds for the prayer). In the ancient medina, some streets will be fully closed becaused they're filled with people praying and you won't be able to go through them until they are finished. Such a sight to see but sadly, it doesn't happen that often anymore post covid.
You really summed it up pretty good when talking about the food experience and how it kinda aligns with how Marrakech could feel like 👍. I'm not surprised you liked that plate of Loubia and tanjia , I my self come from the states straight to those little street food restaurants inside the Medina cuz man oh man , their food is the sh** .
We were in Marrakesh last week and were told we couldn' t go down a road because it was closed. We could ... but people were praying outside the mosque in the street because the mosque was full so we had to be quiet and pass them respectfully. I can understand why they say the road is closed as some people are very noisy and are not aware or respectful of others.
Thank you, brother, for this good reportage. Imagine that I have never visited this city in my life, even though I am from the country, and this city is considered the most important in Morocco for tourism if I do not say in Africa. As for the issue you raised, that the city of Fez and Marrakesh have some places that are difficult to visit and dangerous. Yes, these two cities have an amazing population density and a large popular population. I mean, there are popular neighborhoods where work is lacking and drugs and crime spread. Marrakesh, from outside Morocco, there are those who consider it truly Morocco due to its wide fame, and Djemaa El-Fna Square is the most famous place in it at all... In the end, my regards to you, you know a lot and I said things, and I swear to God, there are many people in the country who are ignorant of it.
It's very safe. However, not for the very nervous. I was there 3 weeks ago. Going back next week for a long time. the touts and pan handlers are pushy but remember that the "brigade touristique" are the tourist police situated to one side of the D'Jemma El Fna . The big square. Cheers.
I got back from Marrakech yesterday, made the same mistake with the snakes. They wanted 400d 😂. Advised them that isnt happening, got heated I ended up paying them 120d. Lesson learned, ALWAYS pre negotiate.
I love when you show us the traditional vegetarian/vegan dishes. Although I know they aren't common (and that you're a big fan of your meat 😂) it's good for viewers like me! Your insights of the places themselves are always so detailed and amusing. Thanks for filming these.
In general in third world countries ... there is a lot of contrast between rich and poor Even in first world countries like the European countries where I live, it is the same, but less so
Dude. I love your content. I am a Moroccan myself and l hate those sorta scammers. They really ruin the image of Morocco to tourists and visitors. I am a traveler too and I know what it feels like to get ripped off in a foreign country. it SUCKS. Still, I do hope you had a lot of fun while being there. Cheers 🥂
May your Allah hold you responsible for what you did to those poor snakes! pulling their teeth out, locking them up in crates. exploiting them. animal cruelty. disgraceful!
Thanks for this beautiful tourist and useful guide to the beautiful parts of this interesting, tourist city... Marakesh... Indeed this video clip is useful for all future visitors to Morocco.... Thanks a lot.... Nice regards!!
Loll! Don’t think the tourist centres are awful, it’s jus the normal way of hussling… when travelling around if your unsure, always ask the price and set price before you get or do anything !!
great video - yeah - i've been there - the best and the worse. Sucks those guys got aggressive with you. Experienced something like that there as well. Ya handled it well I thought.
Inequality in Morocco is amongst the worst in the world, now 100% of ppl have access to electricity, but that wasn't the case not even 15years ago just to give you an idea.
I liked Marrekech during my visit but that was at a time where the city was filled up with tourists and pre-covid and there was an international festival happening so it might have had an different effect. All in all you can see the city is just overrated and made into an city which would " represent" Morocco and the whole Arab world even tho its not and the people there are suffering mainly because of covid and lack of oppertunites. The city needs an do over an not an new city center full of malls and parks.
Scammers and bad people are everywhere, no matter the country we're talking about, people are born good and merciful, but rich people back in history taught us a lot of things, how to be assholes, how to steal without being noticed, how to be sneaky and hypocrites, and they still, they are the best scammers ever: what about politicians in US gouvernment ? For me, those people do what they are supposed to do to feed their family, they suffer because of the rich. So we're talking about a trendy behavior all over the world.
Liars scammers touts n thieves and that’s the nice people, welcome to Marrakech!!!! Head north by the sea and mountains, not chefchouan, small towns and villages are awesome .
Could you please put links to the reports of child prostitution and other seedy goings on in Marrakesh? I am totally unaware of these things and if they are true will not be going back there. Thanks.
Moroccan Snake charmers etc. knows how much money a youtuber does by making a content with Morocco, Marakesh etc. so they will try to rip you off. They would think you'll make a lot of money by featuring them in your vlog, so they want a fair share of that in advance hahaha..
My favourite part was the kindness of the people in Marrakesh and the interesting history of Morocco! I had watched RU-vid videos and expected the people in the main square and Souks to be aggressive. They are not! Just say... I'll think about it, maybe tomorrow? I did get some bargain ceramics though!😂
Perhaps as you are making a video of him to earn a living ... he has a point? Did you ask permission to video them? We were happy to pay a little to anyone who was working that we photographed.
Ja sam Marokanac a moja žena je iz serbia , nije lepo da traze tako skupo da platite slikanje (30 Dollar) , drzava to nedozovljava , ti ljudi prave gluposti sa touristima. uzivaj i dobro doso u Maroko.
Wow you give the word narcissist New Meaning. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others.
I like you man but you are from New Mexico. Some people aren't born into certain opportunities. No reason to snitch. You are well traveled and should know better. Put yourself in their shoes. Next time just keep it moving. It's all apart of traveling.✌️
@@TalesFromTheRoad You made a whole entire video where you snitched on someone (ONLINE for the ENTIRE world to see)in a desperate situation that you have no idea what they went through to get in that position. How is that being a good person? You're a Karen here man. You show a lack of empathy.
Having also been completely ripped off in the square as a tourist, and being circled by men for money, you cannot act like their behaviour justifiable. It is in fact hypocritical and ruined my whole trip.
What a foolish comment. Not being born into "certain opportunities" doesn't give anyone the right to rip off and scam people. Getting scammed is not "all a part of traveling". All it does is give that place, and it's people, a bad reputation- and makes things worse for locals trying to make an honest living. I've been to plenty of countries where people live on poverty, but they're still honest and hardworking. Those are the people I'm going to willing tip. Not some scammers try to charge $30 for a two second photo op. Warning people and showing REALITY is hardly "snitching".
How is that even snitching? He is letting people know how some street vendors treat tourists, being aggressive for money is wrong no matter how poor you are. I am going to Marrakech in a few weeks time with my family and will avoid incidents like this now. Bad incidents like that can totally ruin your holiday.
Your narrative is so narrow minded...What doesn't make sense to you makes sense in their country...getting shot unarmed makes no sense, a rigged electoral process makes no sense..I could go on.." seems to be a really aggressive cafe"...why? because its just MEN, are you intimidated?... " fills up the room with this particular vibe".. what are you afraid to say..."They all stood over me and were being very aggressive"..why didn't you show this footage...you looked shook..instead of projecting your insecurities onto people you should own your fears..a couple of men trying to make a living does not aggressive make..where do YOU come from that you are this uncomfortable with a little banter?
I agree. I love marrakech but i kinda feel violated with the sellers in the market. They yelled at you and if you didnt reply they would shame you in an aggresive way. Thats why i only visited museum and restaurant
In your other video, you inroduce yourself as Pierce, which is not a Serbian name. Are you really from Serbia? If not, I do not think that it is fair from you to misrepresent the travelers from Serbia in other countries. Stop doing that. Your Wikipedia knowledge of history is above the level of an average traveler, but your comment on Sufism was fairly superficial. OK, I understand the time constraints in the video. However, sufism is much more complex than you state. And you should state so. Advice to you and your viewers, if you allow me, do no accept any services wherever you travel before asking how much they will cost you. In the West, if you want to photograph someone on the street, you have to have a permission to do that. Why do you think that you can treat people in non-Western countries any differently? If you do not agree to the requested price, renegotiate it, or move on. Also, don't you think that it is fair to charge people who have more money higher prices? Many Westerners love going to third world countries hoping to exprience royalty treatments, to feel rich, something they cannot get at home. It's an ego flattering activity. If you can't handle the higher prices for foreigners, then stay home. That is the best way to support the planet Earth (less CO2 emission) and your local economy. Scammers will always be scamers and post-colonial profiteers will always be post-colonial profiteers.
Thanks for taking the time to write a long comment. I disagree with pretty much everything you said, except that Sufism is complicated. It's very complicated. You should also stop trying to tell people what to do. It's a very weird internet trend that serves no purpose at all.
@@mansabdski1067 I am stuck in the century of equity and equality. When Western corporations stop exploiting workers in the third world countries and they earn the same salaries like the Westerners, then everybody should be charged equally for the same goods and services. In the meantime, everyone should pay based on their income.
Im confused by the term tourist traps or scams, you are in a touristic city hence why price is fairly high and locals will obviously try and earn a buck or too as its their means of earning. Go to London city for a can of coke you pay well over 1.50 whereas in local shops outside of london you pay half the price, food souvenirs etc cost double the price in london city but very cheap outside of london city, so by all means dont travel stick to your country if you hate the fact that touristic holiday destations are abit expensive.
@@ruuman88 Given the level of intelligence shown in your first comment perhaps Butlins would suit you. The points he was making had nothing to do with a tourist hot spot having inflated prices. I suggest you re-watch the video.
