On The Road To Morocco's Rif(er) Mountains ( 

Back on the road in the Reefer Mountains..

Tommy the cool history teacher with Steel balls , speaking countless languages and going randomly into the unknown....you're a legend!

All the effort you put in behind the scenes, learning the language, researching the history and culture of these nations, is what really sets these videos apart from other youtubers. Hopefully this will inspire more English speakers to learn other languages

oh wow as a berber i was not expecting that "manik antgit " but i definitely appreciate it , for the djlaba and the hat i would definitely say they are on the pricy side but if they are hand made as he said and good quality it's not a ripoff it's worth it as it would last you forever pretty much , i wish you a good stay and ty for the effort you are putting in these videos, as a local i can notice the small stuff that other viewers may not notice you are definitely a top class entertainer.

I knew South Africa is very clean and organised. Tangier looks like another location in Africa. The bay looks so organised and clean, with manicured lawns and palm trees. No filth, or open sewers. They even feed the cats and seagulls generously, not just scraps. Credit to the Moroccans, their infrastructure appears to be like that of Southern Europe. The old architecture is so tasteful and beautiful. Their roads look pretty good too.

Your amazing ability to learn languages shows how important it is for gaining respect. I hope your channel does well and makes money for you, as you really deserve to be successful.

You can easily find 150 dh Djelabas all around but they're going to be machine made and not very good quality, wouldn't last long, that Djelaba you got is made in a traditional authentic way with real silk and that would last for decades i can assure you that !! I mean we still have my dad's grandfather's Djelaba in the house as a souvenir and it still looks like it's new

This is the most refreshing travel channel on RU-vid. Tommy puts in the effort to chat with local people and learn about their customs, history and issues. Always great content!

I really love your videos, not because you went to my home country of Jamaica but because you indulge yourself in the culture and actually give us history lesson of the places you go. Keep doing what you do and may God bless you on your journeys.

Ahhh, i remember back in the day, in the 60's some traveling surfer friends i grew up with bringing me a nice paper lunch bag full of some hand pressed hashish, water & oil based, as well as a few surfboard shaped hash patties from Afghanistan thrown in the mix, those Afghannie slabs contained a thin spread of opium in the center, Like an oreo cookie from some exotic dreamland, those were wonderfully inspiring times of youthful nirvana indulging & surfing along the Pacific coast. That lunch bag of day dreams lasted for many years. Being in my 70's now and having survived those couple of fast changing decades unscathed. I would have had to sit & hopefully have a nice puff with that fine young digital lady in the secret cafe upstairs, for old times sake anyway. I really enjoy your world travels Tommy, with your ability to pick up such diverse linguistic skills makes your connection with the local peoples everywhere that much more colorful & interesting. Looks like a great summer hoodie you bought, quality you would never find back home. No namesake or corporate logo embossed across the front, just basic traditional summer wear with sun protection built in.. It's a sweltering 48+ celsius right now where i live near Death Valley California. A fine woven long sleeved hoodie with a wide brim hat is the ticket in the desert summers. Morocco has some of the most fascinating marine fossils found anywhere on earth. Geology & Geography has always been an obscure passion of mine, hope you run across some Morroccan examples in the inland areas & mountains you visit. Stay safe, sane and sober enough to venture out another day. Your channel, Content and traveling simplicity is what youtuber adventurers should try & aspire to. Ciao Tommy & thanks for sharing your time with the connected world.

He told you that the first American diplomatic mission in the world was in Tangier it is called The legation and was established on May 17, 1821 ,two hundreds years ago

Hi tomy, its a traditional Gelaba made by hand, they are actually expensive. It's a good price !!

Sabbatical is the best travel vlogger on RU-vid. Entertaining *and* educational 😎

You can get dhellabas for easily 150 dh. But they are machine made. There is a huge difference in quality when it comes to machine or handmade djellabas. The price for quality fabric, stitches, labour can rise up to 4k dh "even for moroccans".

I love how this episode just ends haha. This channel is my newest binge watch.

Iam moroccan and Im happy to see you talking our language very smoothly wish you a good trip here enjoy my friend, from Agadir_Morocco . Azul

Salam Alkum Tommy this is Abdul from Algeria living in the US this is my first time seeing you wearing a Jelaba i have to admit you look like a Morrocon King (: the traditional Jelaba fit you very well specially with the Sultan Turquish hat (: My brother you really cant get it better anywhere else in the world than in Morrocco you are in the most ancien and beautiful city in the world you facing the beautiful blue turqoise mediteranean under the best beach weather in the world. Tanjer or anywhere in Morrocco great places to retired. easy access to any countries in Europe some day hope you ll take my advice brother.I am Algerian my niece is Morrocan. Algeria is also waiting for you . Peace to you brother and lots of love to all the Morrocco peoples. i have to say that i have the feeling that the Our respected King of Morrocco his Majesty is watching your video with lots of love.

The price for the Jellaba was right ...you don't have to worry about anything ....

I like your disciplined non judgmental delivery. I’m from the UK and really don’t like over exuberant commentaries with lots of “wows!! Respect your linguistic ability and research into history and cultures.

honestly that jelaba is a high quality one with hand made stitches , usually not a tourist product . the price for a Moroccan would be around 850/1000 dh so 1400dh is not too bad for a tourist price tbh 😄 plust you didn't bargain at all ! lol . your videos are cool !

Of course... We're very proud of you from Nigeria with love.

Glad to see around, welcome to tangier Bro, We can never give a price for a djellaba, it may cost as low as 50DH and as high as 5000 DH, in shops, and maybe much more for luxurious ones, this depends on the quality of the garment, the quality of the thread and stitching, is the hand sewing, how good it is, how long it takes, and how long will lives, and how well it gonna look after many time swashing. Welcome again, and , BESSEHHA.

It's impossible to enjoy any other travel vlogs after watching Tommy, thanks for sharing, and love the historical facts you sprinkle in the videos.

You gotta meet up with Bohemian Kitchen, he is a korean influencer who happens to lives in morocco with his wife, and they are so good in Arabic as well

I feel like I'm catching up with an old friend every time I watch a new Tommy video. #420welovetommylongtime

You can notice cities are almost empty because Moroccans don't go outside during the hot of the day especially in summer if they don't have to, best time is during the mid day around 16:00H to sunset is when the streets become full of people everywhere.

I’m so glad you numbered your travels…I’m rewatching all your vlogs. ;)

Every video I watch I learn something I would have never discovered on my own. It's like I was there with you, It always make me smile. You are a phenomenal man. Thank you.

Fun Fact: *The book THE ALCHEMIST took place there in TANGIER!*

Thank you for paying him well, I would too, that was beautiful, looked like nice quality. I love your style of video & humor 😎 🙏🏽

My tip to you in Chefchaouen.... no earplugs, just join the prayer!!!! :-)

The reason you see Spanish language is because Chefchaouen was a Spanish colony some 60 years ago , also the inhabitant all descend from the Moorish people who were kicked out of Spain during the Reconquista

I was in Chefchaouen in 1990 and the old medina was painted blue then. So not that recent. Beautiful town. The Kief pollen was very strong.

Heey what a trip man, shout out from brazil. Love your vids, keep showing us the world :)

When you went to the roof top of the salesman's place and you could see all the other roof tops it took me back to the Jason Bourne movies. In one of them he was in Tangiers jumping from roof to roof! :)

8:40 amapiano to the world literally 🇿🇦 🇿🇦.

I came across your channel only last week and I am currently just at the Rwanda point, but I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to catching up to this point. I have fallen in love with Africa, and you meet so many characters along the way, thanks to your laidback attitude and daring. New fan from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😃

It's not a language minority bro, we are the majority. Thank you = Tanemmirt 🙏 There are three main dialect in Moroccan Tamazight; the Rif, the Mid-Atlas, & the Souss. The latter is the most popular, head South if you wanna learn "Soussia". I'm originally from the Ammeln Valley, it's a beautiful hidden place. You should visit it.

You're my favorite RU-vidr for many reasons, but mainly because I feel like we could be good friends. Thank you for everything you do, man, it's very much appreciated.

Few weeks ago I was in Morocco. Chefchaouen, Tanger, etc. It's nice to "be back" :) Keep making the videos!

I've been there it is amazing all the little remnants of the colonial past and yes great food; friendly people and excellent hash :) old men tend to smoke sebsi which is the husk of the ganja seeds...great place to shop for carpets; leather goods etc

Thank you in Amazigh language is " Tanmirt" also I want to point out something you have states in your video , you said that "the Berber language is a minority language " the fact is that Beber language is the majority, the Amazigh people live all over the Moroccan territory . Some of the young generations whom live in big cities speak Arabic however their parents are Amazigh people. Other than that it's a valuable content you are making. Thanks

The light fixtures all over doorway entries and in the streets are always amazing

I love how I always learn something from his vlogs. Thanks dude!

I will visit morocco again and again😊😊😊

Good to see you again Tommy. Thanks for taking us along.

It just the little thing that make it so beautiful and relaxing. Can wait to go there.

I really envy the life you’re living. Keep going Tommy, hot greetings from Hamburg, Germany 🤙✌️

The Moors of what we now call Morocco once ruled over the Iberian Peninsula. Modern day Spain and Portugal. Very interesting group of people.

Man you give so much peace of mind about the world it's insane. You seem like a really good individual to encounter in this vast world, hope to meet while we travel one day!

Thats not rip off if its decent quality.. but even then there are djellaba in Morocco that can cost 3 or 4 times the amount you paid. Like anything it depends on the quality and cost of the materials used. Saying that, its a good idea in my country to thoroughly check and make sure your happy with your purchase and the quality of the product before giving away any money.

Tangier is a vibe fr, Tommy you should just wear the Djellaba in all your future episodes! Love Morocco 🇲🇦!

I’ve been a viewer for a long time and I gotta say I love your videos! They’ve made me want to film my adventure back to Argentina. Thanks for the inspiration. You’ve opened my eyes to so many places I never would have thought about visiting over others, but you’ve shown me how interesting those places are. Can’t wait for the next one!

They tell a story about a guy in my neck of the woods, in the Ozarks. He wanted nothing more than to be a Berber. He asked people where to go to be a Berber. He was told to go high in the mountains of Morocco and so he did. After 15 years there, he still wondered, When will I learn to cut hair?"

I love Morrocco though I've never been so thank you. I do however have some ancient Berber pottery pieces that are a thousand years old.. Nice job Tom!! Keith (In Florida)

20:18 Castor bean plant. Used to make castor oil and ricin (highly potent toxin).

Hey sabbatical I just want to say that I love your videos and your personality is inspiring for me and I'm sure for lot of people keep going, I'm from France and currently learning English language to travel all around the world like you ! If somedays you want to come visiting France send me a message I'll show you the best part of Lyon (where I live) !

My new fav channel , and yes u got overcharged but I hope it doesnt take away from the experience ... Marhaba bik to Morocco and good luck for ur next travels

Keith Richards of the rollling stones also spent time in Tangier . There were alot of hippies hanging out there back in the day.

Lmoa at the end when you relates the empty town to resident evil. Hears the death scream. That hashish hitting him hard lmao 🤣 😂 😆 😭 .... aka paranoia

This city looks so beatiful, I can see how writers would find great inspiration in these places. It has a very unique charm and a myserious vibe to it. Definetly a place I would like to visit one day!

Love the cliff hanger! Can't wait to see you find the hash, bon voyage

The berbers are everywhere in Morocco, the big majority of the population of Morocco (and the Maghreb region in general) is berbers or arabized berbers (meaning berbers that speak arabic), the rif people (or rifians) are a berber group that live in the rif mountains but there are also other groups such a the Sous people (living the sous region where the city of Agadir is), Atlas people (living in the Atlas mountains) and many other ethnic groups but all share the same Amazigh culture and language (with different dialects).

We are up high (ok…not that kind of high) up in the Reifer Mtns. above Chefchaouen. Made sure we headed over to Mizlafen but hiked up to the big waterfalls up another canyon. Acres of hard scrabble weed farms and plots out there. Thanks for turning us on to the out of the way places. Spending an month in Morocco painting and drawing places and people. You are making some great content sir!

Morocco is definitely very unique place .... Good Luck.

They have some amazing doors in Tangier.

Closing in on 300k fast as hell! Congrats to you and your channel Tommy! Can’t wait until you upload again!

Your videos are really more authentic than other travel vloggers. No editing, no music in the background. The simplicity makes it special.

I'm moroccan.. And yes the traditional clothes are quite expensive (the caftan, the djelaba...) 1400dh for a good quality djelaba is worth it

Adventure Elliot recommended me to your channel. He said you were in Morocco. Long ago, I traveled around Morocco and it was one of the great experiences I have had. At the farthest extent of the trip I hiked alone from the edge of Morocco (close to Zagora) to nearly Mali and back. I see you have a number of videos on Africa and South America. I stayed in Buenos Aires (Martinez - out the Le Tigre line) for some time as you did. It was nice to see Tangier here again!

Thanks! For visiting tangier I can now see how it looks like and Matakos it has sticked all along

11:53 The most beautiful sound in the world. the call to prayer Allahuakbar Allah is the greatest. have some respect and god guide you.

That Resident Evil 4 reference at the end tho 😂, great game!

The shrub you possibly mistook for hemp--it's castor bean, an invasive plant in many subtropical regions. Also, the cacti seen just before the castor bean--they too are introduced and many are invasive, except for one cactus species native to Africa; all the others are from the Americas.

Can’t wait for the morrocan countryside adventures!

1400 is a fair price if the Djellaba is really handmade, some even cost thousands. It all depends on the quality of the fabric and the little details it has... Chefchaouen is not technically in the Rif Mountains, it's right at the beginning....You gotta go further east to get the full experience....Try Ketama and surrounding towns, some people only speak Berber there. If you come down to Casablanca hit me up, I live in a beach town just outside of it. I am heading to Tanzania next month and that's how I stumbled across your channel; I have learned a lot about that country through you, thanks! and enjoy your stay here.

I am seriously falling in love with Morocco and Moroccans

Talk about a cliff hanger lol 😆 leaving us with a death scream, till the next one, love your video bro!

The most known exclaves of Spain in Morocco is as you say Ceuta and Melilla, but there is one more interesting one, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, a very small islet connected to Morocco by a small sandy beach, claimed to be the worlds shortest border.

I swear this is the most chill guy ever XD love the videos theyre more interesting than discovery documents

another excellent video, I love to see the interaction, people love you

yes, Tommy, we are all proud of you here in Nigeria, In God We Trust!!!

Whatever if the price is good or not, that Djellaba fits you pretty well.

As-salamu alaykum Tommy. Can't wait for more episodes!

20:25 , Ricinus communis, the castor bean or castor oil plant, Castor seed is the source of castor oil, which has a wide variety of uses ; wikipedia. FUN FACT this is the plant from which come the seeds used to make the ricin in the series breaking bad :D

Hi there,I m barber Amazigh Algerian proud of my berber brotherhood 👋👋👋👌

Btw chefchaouen was mostly white before it became blue, a long time ago there were jews in the city, and they used to paint their houses in blue, and then afterwards everyone liked that color and everyone started painting their house in blue

Been to 40+ countries and you’re inspiring me to keep going. My language skills aren’t 1/10th of what you have though. Amazing content Tommy!!

I didn’t comment your first 2 videos, but I’ll do it on this one, been following you for a year, didn’t expect you in Morocco this soon, especially after leaving Africa bla bla bla, now let’s talk about that Djellaba, if it’s a handmade one (which i doubt tbh) then it’s a good price, they go for 120$ to 400$ (some are worth way more but not as common and they’re not to be found premade), but if it’s made by a sewing machine then you got ripped off big time, they don’t go over 60$, anyway enjoy your stay, try to go to Casablanca or Rabat if you want to experience a more local vibe (less tourist oriented, even tho Casablanca is the most visited city in Morocco) !

That tunic makes you look like Big Bird. 🤠

Great video Tommy! These videos make me want to travel to Morocco one day! Much love from Western Australia!

25:31 always appreciate when Tommy compares the land to a video game scene haha

Tommy! You killed me with that "okay, now what?" ending of your video!

hi! catalan living in morocco,now living in chefchauen,lets do a tea!!

I knew you looked like Humphrey Bogart, but this takes it to a whole new level.

Tom, you just paid for that guy's retirement. That was at best ,with no haggle a $20 djellaba. In the early seventies I bought one down in Tiznit. I spent 3 days visiting the guys shop, drinking tea, and haggling. He came down from $100 to $14 in the end. He still made out, I knew the locals paid $4.

How to be a respectful tourist, by Sabbatical

I was just thinking about you earlier today. Good to see you're alive and well!

ANOTHER ONE! From the great Tommy. This is a real eye opener, adventurers and educative. You are really openning up our minds and also learning lots about this world. Can't wait to see some Morrocan Matakos. Thank you Tommy! Much love from Nairobi, KENYA

leaving us in a bit of a cliffhanger there