BACKPACKING MARRAKECH (& Essaouira!) 🇲🇦 Honest thoughts + hostel reviews!

The Morocco backpacking adventure continues and we've now arrived in Marrakech! We planned to do a 2 day desert excursion but nothing came up that we were overly happy with so after 2 days of exploring the souks, we got a bus over to the coastal town of Essaouira to explore instead. We really loved it here. I then went back to Marrakech to make some final purchases before flying out of Casablanca.
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[@adamlasry5225]

Morocco 🇲🇦 is a great country. Don’t listen to those who only focus on the few cases among millions of visits to Morocco 🇲🇦

[@Yalla.britania]

@@ohigho9717of course in every touristic country you ll find a scammers and we encourage tourists to record them and report them so we can get rid of them 😢 they give bad image on a country that has a long history, great cultural and kind people

[@ChelseaAddams]

Yess omg I loved Essaouira and I stayed at the Essaouira beach hostel too and loved it! The owner was over from the US when I went and he was so lovely and told me all about the hostel and the guy who he had in charge of the hostel when he wasn't there was so lovely and welcoming and invited me to join in with their meal at 3am for Ramadan which was actually so nice! If I go back to Morocco, I'll definitely be going back to this hostel!

[@annalang5687]

aaaaand now Morocco is on my bucket list Great to see how much you enjoyed it!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I can’t believe it took me so long to visit!

[@HyperMoroccoTours]

Welcome

[@almondialiya]

@@BackpackingBananas yes we don t get tourists from uk or usa ..here in agadir most tourists are germain and french people..most moroccan people speak english so you won t have a problem with the communication and beleive me the prices in morocco are very fair and sheap for europeans and i didn't see people charging you other than what i pay as a moroccan...as you witnessed everything is on the internet ven the food prices because we have the option of delevery also...welcome back anytime . I don t think that you know that in morocco we have music festivals and we invite singers from usa and uk, mawazin is the biggest festival...in morocco we have some moroccans zho organise private wild parties with the Dj outside the urban areas...morocco is so peacefull and i always recommand you to mix up with moroccan people and be open to them, they can make your exeprience even better...i guarantie you every visite to morocco you will discover something new and different

[@eligeddes1808]

I'd definitely end up having to send a suitcase home!!! The floor pillows and lighting are beautiful!

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s exactly what I did 😂

[@TravelwithTravelarii]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your Moroccan adventure! Your detailed insights are super helpful for fellow travelers. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

[@ryuhayabaker]

Went to Marrakech for the first time in December and really enjoyed it there. Was amazed how cheap you could go to the atlas mountains for and did a few treks, although i never need to know how they make argan oil again (think i saw 4 demonstrations in total). Food was either amazing (usually lamb shoulder) or average (usually chicken tagine). However the YSL gardens were brilliant. Disappointed that you didnt go in 😞

[@user-tb1yw1ux5c]

I love your travel videos, they inspired me going solo backpacking journeys a few years back and I am still hooked to your videos and the palces you show us. Went to Marocco last summer - and also stayed at the Assaouria Beach hostel - one of the greatest hotels I was at in a long time! Already hooked for your video on the Iron Ore Train, that is also high up on my bucket list:) Btw: Couscous is a special dish in Marocco, usually reserved for fridays - that's why the more traditional restaurants will only serve it on that weekday;)

[@seandesmond5560]

Great vlog wonderful Christie!!! 💖 Morocco looks amazing!!!

[@mamaalik12]

one of the best concise and entertaining reviews with prices / conversion and just really good useful knowledge.

[@bahadoureda2840]

😍❤️🇩🇪 Lovely country lovely People and such lovely food 🇲🇦✨ love you Morocco

[@alice-elizabeth]

I started following you about a year or so ago I think, but I've only just started getting back into watching all your latest videos (I tend to do this with most channels I follow for some reason 😅). But I especially liked the South Korea videos. 😊 Morocco looks interesting too! I really like how you narrated this video with a voice-over as well.

[@lindamarietravel]

Looks amazing, thank you, it's added to my list!

[@HyperMoroccoTours]

Thank you for this lovely video, and welcome to Morocco

[@mapsandfootprints]

Congrats on 200K!! So excited for my upcoming trip to Morocco after watching your vlogs and thinking I definitely need to figure out a way to add some time on for Essaouira, it looks beautiful!

[@amandamccormack9963]

I’m busy at work and really miss backpacking…these videos are scratching my travel itch! Thank you ❤

[@lailachfira]

one of the best videos in Morocco , I hope we ll see you again you have so much more to discover in this Magical country , I love the fact that you treat your self when you see the good quality in some thing bit expensive Than the usual prices in Morocco . welcome again ❤💯

[@Wildsunchild]

Every single person when I went were incredible and I traveled to rabat, Chefchaouen, Fez, rural areas with host families, and Marrakech. I was never once scammed, and I was just a little 18 year old girl wondering around with other 18 yo girls. People also say you shouldn't go without a guy... I didn't experience anything other than the occasional catcall and that was only in Marrakech. Disclaimer: Do not go if you don't have self-control. I almost bought everything there was to offer when I was there! Also.. I miss the mint tea every day. And the food was to die for

[@saidamrani3756]

i love ur review and the details ... that's will help ( hotels and riads and restaurants ... ) to improve themselves even more 👍 Enjooy ❤❤

[@abdobouz6226]

Glad you've had a good time in Morocco, hope you'll make it back soon ❤️. Btw I've been watching your channel for a long time your videos actually helped me with packing up, as i am usually the one ending up with packing the whole closet 😂

[@saedo9723]

Too bad the desert adventure didn't fit. It was the most memorable part of my trip there. Desert fun, camel riding, and slept outside under the Milky Way

[@BackpackingBananas]

I’ll make sure I make time for it on a future visit ☺️

[@ervinslens]

What a beautiful presentation my friend, flawless and outstanding cinematography!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@salimmahrar32]

You have so many other thing to see in Morocco! Chefchaouen, Rabat, Fès, the Atlas Mountain and the desert... Hope you will come back soon to morocco !

[@BackpackingBananas]

All on the list for next time 😍😍

[@almondialiya]

@@BackpackingBananas beleive me next time will not be enough to see it all

[@BANGTEEZ_IN_YOUR_AREA]

Did a lot of first in my Moroccan trip - quad biking, caramel riding! So so much fun and really lovely people even if their English is not that great will go out of their way to communicate with you ❤

[@nazlitechschool]

Morocco is an awesome country, Loved watching the vids.

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s beautiful isn’t it 🥰 thanks for watching!

[@hm3458]

You are right, you can vsit Morocco again and again in order to explore other regions and cities. Welcome to Morocco anytime 😉😁

[@Vancouver.BC.1]

Lovely! Thank you very much

[@zakariafilali6225]

Welcome to morocco ❤

[@ema-b1h]

0:45 its originally a liwan probably, some sort of water utility to cool the entire house usually with a roof open above ,its drowning the heat outside this way, in MENA architecture;)

[@BANGTEEZ_IN_YOUR_AREA]

Did a day trip to Marrakech from Agadir and wasn’t in love. The longest day of my life. Agadir was just beautiful already from London 😂

[@youtubereceivesenseIJN]

Love ur vlog

[@barbaracourtens]

Hi! Thanks for the vlog, very helpful! How would you feel traveling solo in Marrakesh and Essaouia? Thanks!

[@Rhonda___]

I want to see what you purchased...🎉🎉

[@marzoukyoussef8908]

Nice video ❤❤ welcome to morocco ❤❤

[@SunkissedAby]

Thank you for this video ❤ I’m part Moroccan and I love that you’ve loved our country 🥰 personally me and my mum don’t really like Marrakesh because we feel overwhelmed, but Taghazout is a nice place. We recommend Fes, Tangier, Chefchauen and Agadir ❤

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you for the recommendations 🥰 I’d definitely love to try and visit those places when I next return!

[@Aymanovic13]

You welcome any time..as you like

[@agdach62]

This is Morocco, my beautiful country.

[@toufkh3182]

CONGRATULATION MORROCO 🇺🇸🇺🇸👑🇲🇦🇲🇦🌹👍🏻

[@ExplorerLife.]

I stayed at riad dia in December it was such a nice hostel and well located but wasnt happy about one of the workers booting a cat 😬

[@mohammedelyoussfi4759]

Welcom to morocco

[@simonremzgar8381]

Amalfi coast wait for you😛😉😘

[@Ruffio1977]

Café Des Épices had my favorite meal the chicken, lemon and olive tajine.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yummy! Sounds amazing!

[@mohamedmkadmi5876]

❤️🇲🇦❤️🇲🇦❤️🇲🇦❤️

[@samimellouki3139]

🇲🇦🦁❤

[@techroom3546]

😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍

[@MoroccanReflections]

They're called /brewæt/ 🙂

[@indietraveller]

Great video! I'm one of those people always cautioning about the souks 😅 I had so many scams in Marrakech... but honestly almost none in other places.

[@marcoprolo7318]

Just buy nothing and you won't get scammed.

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Hi Christianne. When do you usually upload new videos?

[@BackpackingBananas]

The new schedule I’m aiming for is Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at midday. (But I don’t always manage to make this schedule😅)

[@jimdc617]

Looks like a great trip - great to see your flexible schedule and flexibility - thank you

[@yureituesday]

What’s “the Medina” and why were you needing to escape it?

[@yureituesday]

Got to that part 😆👍🏽

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s the old historic part of town with the narrow streets and market stools. It’s lovely, but it can become overwhelming after a while.

[@GBnHawaii]

Sadly your time in Tulum has inspired you in the worst possible way 😞 Morocco is awesome!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Did I not give off the vibe that I loved Morocco in this video lol?

[@user-tv1dl7gv9i]

You should be a lone in this Journey is not it

[@user-cm9xj7yr5t]

For 7 euro 😂 per day is good

[@adilastea3855]

Le jus de fruits en France 25 euros et plus la qualité zéro fruits congelés