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    MOROCCO TRAVEL DOCUMENTARY | The Grand Moroccan Roadtrip



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    Follow us on our Grand Moroccan Roadtrip!
    From sweeping sand dunes to desolate highways of emptiness, bustling cities, and snow-covered peaks, we explored Morocco from north to south and east to west. Driving more than 10,000 km in eight weeks, our roadtrip included many unforgettable adventures. Watch as we explore remote landscapes, climb high peaks, battle breath-taking dust-topias (double pun, yeah!), and navigate the hectic bustle of Morocco’s major cities.

    Thank you:
    A big THANK YOU goes to Saloua Dabhi who helped tremendously with pronouncing Moroccan names. Additionally, we’d like to thank Christina Neumann (https://www.instagram.com/tyn.91) for her insights into correctly identifying many bird species. And, of course, a big thank you to La Sultana (https://www.lasultanahotels.com) for welcoming us to both of their wonderful properties.

    Key Stats:
    Duration of trip: 53 days
    Distance driven: 10,431 km
    Litres of Diesel: ca. 1453,16 l
    Fuel consumption: 13,9 l
    Time of year: January-March
    Total cost: Roughly 6800 Euro (Fuel 2000 Euro, Ferries Genua-Tanger Med 2480 Euro, Activities 230 Euro, Tolls, Taxi & Parking 50 Euro, Mobile Internet 58 Euro, Accommodation 310 Euro (excluding stay at La Sultana), Food & Drink ca. 1600 Euro)
    Vehicle: WorldCruiser 2 by Tomβ€˜s Fahrzeugtechnik – https://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.de
    Accommodation: La Sultana Oualidia & La Sultana Marrakech – https://www.lasultanahotels.com

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    Real Talk:
    Despite our attempt at keeping our Morocco Travel Documentary as authentic as possible, you are still watching a highlight reel. When editing, we naturally tend to choose the most exciting videos. What you don’t see are the hours spent driving through less spectacular landscapes or some of the unpleasant challenges we faced.

    Did we like everything about Morocco?
    Far from it. As mentioned in the video, the huge amount of trash definitely dampened our experience. Additionally, we were surprised by the sheer number of begging children. During our trip, we counted a minimum of 500 children asking us for money or sweets. While Morocco undoubtedly has to combat poverty, this behavior often seemed less dictated by need and more by opportunity. Stopping and giving is an individual choice, of course, but when we didn’t we were regularly flipped off, kicked after, or hurled insults at.
    In general, though, we perceived most Moroccans as extremely friendly and helpful. The best example is the three local men who selflessly helped us to change our ruptured tire. We cannot thank them enough.

    Full Disclosure:
    This trip was entirely self-funded. However, we did enjoy a two-night complimentary stay at La Sultana Oualidia and a two-night complimentary stay at La Sultana Marrakech.

    #morocco #traveldocumentary

    00:00 Intro
    01:19 Arrival
    01:30 Chefchaouen
    02:45 Talassemtane National Park
    04:12 Mediterranean Coastline
    06:40 Into the Sahara Desert
    08:20 Seclusion of the desert
    10:24 Towards Iche
    11:20 No Drones allowed
    11:52 Desert Cauliflower
    12:25 Figuig
    13:34 Snow in the desert
    14:35 The importance of water
    15:16 Rheris Gorge
    16:20 Khettara aka Foggara
    17:17 Gara Medouar
    18:00 Erg Chebbi
    24:06 Taouz to M’hamid
    24:38 Lost City
    25:39 Arabian Camels
    27:30 Taouz to M’hamid
    29:25 Erg Lehoudi
    30:40 Erg Zaher
    33:00 Dust-Topia
    33:55 Erg Chegaga
    35:58 Donkeys
    37:05 Rock formations near Foum-Zguid
    38:01 Cleaning the air filter
    38:35 Rock Carvings of AΓ―t Ouazik
    39:46 Jbel Saghro
    41:40 Barbary Ground Squirrels
    41:58 Todgha Gorge
    42:30 Akhiamm Rock Arch
    43:03 Dadès Gorge
    44:12 Valley of Roses
    45:22 Rammed earth architecture
    45:50 Desert rain
    46:33 Western Sahara
    48:33 Dhakla
    48:54 Border to Mauritania
    50:05 Assalama Shipwreck
    50:31 Khenfiss National Park
    51:46 Ksar Tafnidilt
    52:18 Plage Blanche 4×4 Trail
    57:54 Argan Tree
    58:25 Amtoudi
    58:57 Anti-Atlas
    59:24 Painted Rocks of Tafraout
    01:00:24 Souss-Massa National Park
    01:01:37 Essaouria
    01:03:10 La Sultana Oualidia
    01:05:26 Hammam Treatment
    01:06:00 Lagoon of Oualidia
    01:06:48 Marrakesh
    01:07:30 Djemaa el Fna
    01:09:10 Bahia Palace
    01:09:42 La Sultana Marrakesh
    01:11:13 Saadian Tombs
    01:11:42 Storks
    01:12:26 Climbing Mount Toubkal
    01:16:55 Tizi’n’Test Mountain Pass & High Atlas
    01:18:19 AΓ―t-Ben-Haddou
    01:19:28 Ouzoud Falls
    01:20:00 Aguelmam Azegza National Park
    01:20:17 Morocco’s Trash Problem
    01:20:51 Barbary Macaques
    01:22:03 Fès
    01:22:27 Tanneries of Fès
    01:25:12 Volubulis
    01:26:43 Rabat
    01:28:07 Outro

    31 Comments

    1. globe troller on

      North Africa, as a whole, by nature, with its diverse environment and landscapes, is an ideal place for travel and adventure holidays. However, seeing all that pauverty and misery of the locals is a turn off. A beatiful land, ruined by arabism and its peaceful religion.

    2. MΓ‘rio FΓ©lix on

      There you go, you did it again Lucas. Great video once more, thanks for sharing another amazing piece of work. This brings back memories from my trip to Morocco years ago. Thank youπŸ™

    7. Mike Just Mike on

      I enjoyed every second of this documentary. It's saddening that we Moroccans don't appreciate our environment and continue to litter. Nonetheless, thank you for showcasing the beauty of our country. Sending all my love from Morocco ❀

    8. Ruka the hamster at work on

      Morocco is such a beautiful country. I’ve been to Spain when I was a college student to visit my Spanish friend. I told him and his friends that I was thinking about visiting Morocco. Then all of them strongly opposed the plan so I had to give up going there. 10 years have passed since then and I regret that I didn’t visit there. Greetings from Tokyo, Japan.

    17. imetr8r on

      I visited Morocco in December of 2022 with my daughter and a friend. It was beautiful and the people were wonderful. My only regret was the paucity of beer! It is such a shame that the Koran does not allow beer with otherwise excellent meals.

    18. Chen relaxing music on

      *To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. *

    21. khaoula Jenah on

      Waw! What a masterpiece I appreciate your effors I felt like I traveled with you guys welcome to our country β€πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦

    23. Mariam Farid on

      Amazing documentary. From video graphics skills to your voice makes the documentary more therapeutic. Hope to see Kenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ next

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