Crossing the Atlas Mountains of Morocco: 125cc Motorcycles from UK to South Africa

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Have you been to Morocco? Whats your favourite part?

[@tannat7]

I like the Atlas mountains with the small berber villages and the kind people there. Also Merzouga and the sand dunes. I was there the autumn 2022 on a Royal Enfield Himalayan! Good luck on your great trip and thanks for wonderful stories!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@tannat7 it's a cracking place, so much to see huh? The people are one of rhe best bits

[@stopkillingdogsinmoroccom6]

DON'T VISIT MOROCCO THEY KILL DOGS AND CATS

[@mzuribikes2499]

The Medina's in Marrakesh, and the Oasis's in the desert.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@mzuribikes2499 An awesome country eh?

[@florme6494]

I love that. My sport bikes are large displacement bikes. My 3 bikes I use for long distance are versys x300, Crf250l and my favourite a cb125f. The smaller the CC the more rewarding I find the adventure. They also cost next to nothing to run when compared. I’ve only flown in to Morocco. This is a much better way to do it. Fantastic.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@florme6494 when your currency takes you further and let's you see more on a smaller bike it starts to make sense huh? Morocco is a fabulous country for riding! I seriously recommend a visit

[@lotfiaselman7804]

Sunrise windows screen green , colorful scenes with words from a heart . Keep riding

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@lotfiaselman7804 thanks! We will for sure

[@JerGol]

Such an extraordinary trip and bike is, by far, the best way to see it. Love this journey and thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@JerGol I totally agree that biking is the best way to do it Thanks for the kind words

[@sameertariq9201]

Love to see ur vids bro i also travel on yamaha ybr 125cc and 125cc is so budget friendly and can go easily every where without any problem ❤

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@sameertariq9201 small bikes are brilliant! It's what mobilises a huge portion of the world for good reason

[@restorider]

Great filming and editing , capturing just enough to keep you watching, good story telling too well done both of you.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@restorider cheers for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it

[@AscotMarketing]

Great video, thanks. Morocco is one of my favorite countries to visit. The food is amazing.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@AscotMarketing thank you! I agree, a fantastic country and I can't wait to visit again

[@mmalover2016]

You’re welcome here

[@mzuribikes2499]

Hello. It was great to meet you this morning. i have serious Fomo after watching this episode. If you go looking for adventure, you cant cry when it finds you. Well done to you both.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

I love that quote! One I need to remember, a pleasure to meet you too!

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

I rode a Suzuki Van Van from Leeds to Malaga but this is another level!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 that's still a mega ride!

[@simonbirt6121]

One of my favourite countries, I’ve been many times and the best way to get there and explore is by motorcycle. The checkpoints are everywhere but the police are not usually interested in foreigners on bikes, this apparently happened with the advent of KZbin and people filming their encounters thereby ending the previous practice of asking for a “fine” to be paid.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Its firmly one of our favourites too, a beautiful place with great people I didn't know about the "fines" previously from checkpoints but we had zero issues in the many we came across thankfully

[@hughferrier5837]

How interesting and what a well made film. You do a great job of keeping your films short and getting so much information into them. I have just been catching up on your journey. I'm an old fellow in the North of Scotland that goes about on an old '59 BSA C15. Great to see such a nice young couple having a great adventure. I could never be brave enough, so thank you for letting me in on your journey. Looking forward to following this.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@hughferrier5837 thanks Hugh! I tried my best I love Scotland and particularly the North! Thanks for following along and being part of it in an small way

[@jlore6344]

Looks like a great trip, and your videos are really well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@rich_dolan]

You absolute legends!!! Tom your editing is incredible and the video is very well done! Living life guys, hope you don’t forget what an unbelievable experience this is as you go. Can’t wait for the next instalment!! Don’t keep us waiting too long! 🙌🔥

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks Rich! We're having a blast - will hopefully have the next episode released soon and definitely won't be as long a break as ep.2 to ep.3!

[@msammaarah]

Wow! What a beautiful part to the adventure! Such gorgeous scenery and welcoming people - what a lovely place. Can't wait for the next part...and to watch this episode again with the rest of the gang! You're both awesome! 💙💙

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Such a wonderful place! Thanks for the kind words, hope you are keeping well

[@subrimrob5649]

I really like this type of motorcycle travel video, but I like to hear the sound of the environment, especially the motorcycle.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@subrimrob5649 thanks I'm glad you like it. The sound mostly would be wind noise though so not entirely enjoyable I'll see what I can avoid in future

[@EllieParkerYT]

Been looking forward to the next installment..! Morocco looks amazing, definitely on my list of countries to see 😁 well done both of you!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks Ellie! More to come soon, Morocco is awesome!

[@anton_to_adventures]

you video is a perfect proof for me that it is possible to travel, and travel far and on sometimes rough terrans, on 125cc bike. I'm planning to by honda CB125F to travel. thank you very much :)

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks Anton! 100% possible to travel on small bikes The CBF will be a great little machine for some adventures

[@talatthewanderer]

I've was waiting eagerly. ❤ Hope you guys are doing well.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@talatthewanderer doing great thanks, I hope all is well with you!

[@soilsmanadv6673]

What a grand adventure. Thank you for sharing.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@soilsmanadv6673 thanks for the kind words, thanks for following along!

[@petewarby7158]

What a lovely, lovely video. Really enjoyed watching. Thank you for taking the time to create and share.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks Pete! I'm so pleased you liked it

[@petewarby7158]

@ILikeMotorbikes did I miss loads of videos or did you have to cut out short did to the theft etc.?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@petewarby7158 You haven't missed anything yet! Still lots of videos to come but we did lose lots of footage from old projects and the European section of the trip... but there is nearly 3TB of footage of the remainder! The recent overview trip is just a teaser to get folk excited about what is to come

[@petewarby7158]

@ILikeMotorbikes That's great because I've really, really enjoyed your videos. The editing and content is perfect for me and I'm hoping to see more :)

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@petewarby7158 There is plenty to come I can promise you that, I just don't know when exactly

[@ianluscombe]

Good to see you wearing your Schuberh with the visor up.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Really disappointed with the Schuberth quality overall though. Absolutely appalling manufacturing and even worse customer service in my opinion but I go more into that in future videos

[@ianluscombe]

@@ILikeMotorbikes I have the same one. The comfort and wind noise is fine but the catches and hinges are really clunky. I thought it was going to feel super premium.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@ianluscombe I thought so too! Already had both the originals replaced with and I quote from schuberth "critical issues" and the replacements are failing in a similar way. The original helmets started showing issues in as little as 1000 miles and 3 weeks from new! Terrible helmets, I'll never spend another penny on schuberth

[@silewis65]

What an awesome video Tom & Laura, like watching in the Cinema 🎬🍿love the narrative too😎Morocco is an amazing place to ride, l loved my time there. Different vista round every corner, & random people in the middle of nowhere at times, makes you wonder where they are going. Lovely country & people that would give you everything they have 😎🇲🇦

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks Si! So glad you liked it - totally agree Morocco changes around every corner, a fantastic place and we can't wait to go back

[@andyb901]

A brilliant video. I love seeing your adventures on the 125s. I did Morocco on my FZ8 a few years ago and loved it, glad you enjoyed it too.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks Andy! FZ8 is a solid machine, Morocco is a true gem isn't it?

[@amarelibourki6297]

I'm Morocain best part is the atlas mountain and switch to Sahara desert beautiful Great video ❤

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thank you! I love your country, it has so much variation

[@Banditmanuk]

Followed your trip on Facebook. Well done and an amazing achievement. I remember some commentators on the first vid being less than generous in their expectations of you doing it. You both did more with those little bikes than most could with the latest BMW or KTM adventure machine. Hope your vids get widely viewed and hopefully contribute financially into what must have been an expensive trip.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@Banditmanuk thanks you! There are always armchair experts ready to rain on people's parades but it won't stop us. Thanks for the well wishes

[@NoelLarkin-k4n]

I find folk doing big trips (adventures) on small cc bikes really entertaining, you guys should be guest speakers at next year's ABR festival , because you both are very talented, atb Noel

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks for the kind words Noel, Lets see if we are back home in time for next years ABR hey? I hope you enjoy following the journey

[@DaveHairs]

Fantastic video - thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thank you!

[@gachfantasies]

Amazing

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@gachfantasies thanks!

[@pommiegranite464]

Excellent, I really enjoyed that. Thank you.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

So glad you did, cheers for the kind words!

[@tomstc]

Lovely video guys, looking forward to the next installment

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@tomstc thanks Tom! Hopefully I can get that one done soon 🙏

[@tylervoss9091]

Absolutely incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thank you ☺

[@mycotopia1]

Enjoyed that.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

So glad you did

[@andreblum]

Video was well worth the wait!!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@andreblum thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you liked it Lots of effort went into this one

[@josephburrows3310]

Great video. Love the editing 👍

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@josephburrows3310 cheers Joe, glad you liked it

[@LomoWatersport]

Great video guys, looking forward to this :)

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks team Lomo!

[@alexskelton3331]

Never been to Morocco, would love to go if this is anything to go by! looking forward to the next video!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Its absolutely stunning! Well worth a visit, going out of peak season is recommended though in my opinion Road trip?

[@TINGVELL]

great video great music

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks!

[@raymondcooke-g9i]

Thankyou.......love u.k.

[@Mo_G]

I like the way u explining things , good job 👍👍

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thank you Mo!

[@TravelwildWithAbbas]

That a very good video bro, good ride be safe.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thank you! So glad you liked it

[@alternativeperception6949]

Assalamu Alaykum Sisters fed You that was lovely of them but doesn't surprise Me at all every Muslim I have met has been a feeder

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Alaykum Asalam, they were great people. So kind and friendly, the best folks!

[@FreePalestine-f17P]

Aammiiinn

[@FreePalestine-f17P]

AAMMIIINNN

[@BobsBikingAdventures]

Awesome video. Phenomenal scenes and you're telling the story brilliantly. Also we must get our royalty-free music tracks from the same place - but you're using them to much greater effect! 😅

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks Bob, I must admit I don't feel like I am but I'm trying to improve every time Cheers for the kind words though

[@BobsBikingAdventures]

@@ILikeMotorbikes the most talented people I know are often stricken with self doubt. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to the next installment!

[@voli5736]

cool video

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks!

[@moroccanlooser6305]

ride safe ✌

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@moroccanlooser6305 thank you!

[@alexwillis3932]

Goes to show you dont need big tourers or GS's to travel, rubber down safe travels

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@alexwillis3932 100%, you can tour on anything Thanks Alex

[@Windinthe...bald5821]

You sure don't. I own 125cc and love it ! The only bad thing are very steep hills and higer elevation

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@Windinthe...bald5821 And head winds!

[@mosessalazar5484]

100km/g😎

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@mosessalazar5484 100km per gallon? More like 120km!

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

Excellent video

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@ridgebackrhodesian thank you 🙏

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@ridgebackrhodesian thank you!

[@ActionJonesT7]

Sweeeeeet 🎉

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks man!

[@nickryan2632]

Great video, well put together.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@nickryan2632 thank you 🫡

[@witosarlawadventureride]

mantap bang

[@yossiallen3316]

Small to medium sized bikes are best for such tours. With large machines you are at a permanent disadvantage

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Less is definitely more sometimes

[@SharazHan]

A 250 or 300 cc with shaft drive and tubeless tires would be nice

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@SharazHan agreed but there isn't one as far as I know! Also with our 125cc bikes they're much cheaper to run than lots of other bikes that might be better

[@matt281075]

👌👍

[@rjung_ch]

👍💪✌

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@rjung_ch thanks 🙌

[@bakouchberber2530]

What bikes are those?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Honda CG 125

[@elcarppintero]

🤍🤍

[@dcijams]

(11:45) I hope you left some cash, for the food

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

We practically had to force them to take it! They really didn't want too but we felt we must considering the effort and kindness

[@ianluscombe]

I am interested to know how you deal with money when people invite you in for a meal. Does it get awkward?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Perhaps slightly awakard but its part of the adventure, we offered money and they declined but we practically forced them to take something as it felt unfair to not do so. Hopefully they will continue to invite people for tea and feed them without expecting anything and hopefully people accept but still give them what they feel is appropriate

[@houcinezarwal6797]

howay man, i'm watching this video and something took my intention from the title, are you really sure to go to south africa, if yes, you must skip some countries in order to avoir disaster, sorry but reality i've seen from some of travelers trying to reach south africa, , nigeria ,cameroon, and some few ones where it's hard to find cash, fuel, keep yourself informed marra

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Hello thanks for the concern, we're actually behind with posting videos so we already made it to South Africa having passed all the countries you said we might find disaster. It's not always easy but it's also not as difficult as many people make out online. Be sure to follow the series and hopefully I can show you a different side of things

[@houcinezarwal6797]

@@ILikeMotorbikes increadible , you survived guys :), hipe the 125 cc did marvels with you, cheers

[@jimmytwizzle7836]

I think I’ll give it a miss. Just looks like a place full of trash dumped everywhere. Bet it smells real great with the heat.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@jimmytwizzle7836 then you're missing out. Sadly there is a lot of rubbish in places but it's still worth visiting

[@ReelRidersPodcast]

Finally got to watch this, even though it came out almost 2 weeks ago.... I've been in catch-up mode ever since coming back from the LWA. Really enjoyed this. Excellent pacing, and as Simon (@silewis65) said below, great narration. I'm looking forward to the next one. Don't rush it - quality over quantity.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks so much Simon, better late than never! I worked extra hard on this one to get it right and I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. My plan is always to release good quality travel videos over lots of rushed half finished ones Hope you've finally caught up after LWAF!

[@ReelRidersPodcast]

@@ILikeMotorbikes Ha! Sadly no.... still working on the catch-up.... Maybe in the next couple of days.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@ReelRidersPodcast ah you'll get there! It was all worth it though I hope?

[@ReelRidersPodcast]

@@ILikeMotorbikes The LWA? Absolutely! Really enjoyed it. Such lovely people, the lot of them. The weather was reliably English but it didn't matter.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@ReelRidersPodcast a great atmosphere there isn't there? We had biblical rain the previous year so at least it wasn't that bad

[@sameertariq9201]

If u dont want missing issues on higher altitude use after market moxi airfilter it more airflow and ur bike wont lose power bcz i travel in pakistan karachi to khunjarab with out any problem after doing this mod on my ybr125 you can check the elevation and surprised and amazed