Episode 11 - They all demand money - Morocco Cirque de Jaffar - Solo Travel

So there it was, the first day that I actively went off-roading on my own. I did ride quite a bit in Morocco but only in a group.
I'm still far too insecure and slow on off-road tracks :D but that's why I do it. There's a big difference between simply following behind and actually riding alone :D When I see others riding at a certain speed, I know how fast I could go. On top of that, there were a lot of people and animals on this track.
All in all, I'm glad I booked two more tours in Spain afterwards. There is still a lot to learn!

[@gasman6163]

Each new episode impresses me. You doubt yourself but are hugely capable and have grit and determination. Top job bravo. Most of us romanticise about doing it - you actually do it.

[@travelwithevora]

@@gasman6163 thank you 😊 nice to hear that 😇

[@BlackThor15]

Watching you progressing from riding on tarmac to take your big GS off road has been really amazing! Well done you Nicole! 👍👍

[@travelwithevora]

@@BlackThor15 thank you 😊 but I have still a lot to learn 😅

[@Canada1608]

We have spent three weeks in Morrocco, these situations happens, overall, an AWESOME country to discover, we absolutely loved. Most Morroccans are poor but will go long way to welcome you, to share the little they have, and yes, give some money in return, they will appreciate and use it at good use.

[@charleslindsay32]

Absolutely love your channel. You have so much empathy for people and animals . Raw beginner sharing your experience totally unique. Keep it going .❤

[@travelwithevora]

@@charleslindsay32 thank you 😊😊

[@patriciuspad]

I was there too last year. I admire you because it is a rather difficult track. I confes that I turned back. Thanks for let us travelling with you.

[@travelwithevora]

@@patriciuspad thank you very much 🙏🏼😊

[@aukdudedude2634]

Another amazing day. Don't feel disappointed about the canyon, you have to follow your instincts, you did the right thing I think. The landscapes you rode through are more like moonscapes 🙂. Stay safe.

[@travelwithevora]

Thank you 🙏🏼 ☺️

[@raymondvoigt7336]

Excellent effort with the riding and the video, really enjoying your channel! (Safe travels) 🙂👍

[@travelwithevora]

@@raymondvoigt7336 thank you very much 😊

[@jeffatkinson690]

Well done, thanks for taking me with you, stay safe.

[@travelwithevora]

@@jeffatkinson690 thanks 😊

[@andrewewan624]

Always look forward to your uploads. Quality..REAL world.. No need to rush..ride at your own pace..take photos...enjoy the moment As for the locals wanting €€€.. Yes..as you say..rich foreigner on expensive motorcycle..an easy target..especially a female BUT you are correct..do not encourage..as tomorrow there will be more. Take care..and as a newbie...lol..off roader..you doing GREAT

[@travelwithevora]

@@andrewewan624 thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@MichèleHenrigues]

I think you're doing right, sometimes just passing by sometimes giving a small amount depending on the situation. Again I liked your video a lot, it's giving a good impression of how people live there and the rough landscape and heat taking much effort from the inhabitants in order to manage their lifes. Enjoy your ride 🏍️ 👋😎

[@travelwithevora]

That's true 🥲 thanks 😊

[@alanwilkinson5152]

You are handling that big bike extremely well keep up the good work. Please keep safe. Alan Northern Ireland. 👍

[@travelwithevora]

@@alanwilkinson5152 thank you 🙏🏼

[@gilmont321]

Spectacular tour, what an adventure along unknown paths. Beautiful landscapes.

[@travelwithevora]

@@gilmont321 thanks 😊

[@barebonesmc]

lol, glad im not the only one who gets fascinated by odd bits of rock 🙂 great riding, one brave woman doing it on your own, full marks, that road/track does look pretty special, happy trails

[@travelwithevora]

Thanks 😅 yeah that rock .. or the pieces were amazing 😅😅

[@barebonesmc]

@@travelwithevora ive got a collection of random little rocks from all around the world lol all of them memories 🙂

[@sailaway4559]

Brilliant video, you’re a great rider. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@travelwithevora]

@@sailaway4559 thank you 🙏🏼

[@coobye]

You're doing fine. Just do what you're comfortable with👍.

[@travelwithevora]

Thank you :)

[@raystewart365]

Your channel gets better with every episode 😊

[@travelwithevora]

@@raystewart365 thank you 😊 I hope I can keep that up 😅

[@davidz8]

Another great episode of your adventure, you are doing so well. I take boiled sweets if I go away, handy for little gifts.

[@travelwithevora]

Thank you, that's a good point :)

[@chrisb4556]

Great ride Nicole,really enjoying youre trip,if you could make the captions a little bigger my old eyes would appreciate it,cheers from the uk.

[@travelwithevora]

@@chrisb4556 thanks, ok good to know 😃 I'll keep it in mind

[@walterbaumann7385]

Sieht so aus als ob es dir gut geht. Das freut mich. Pass auf dich auf.

[@travelwithevora]

@@walterbaumann7385 aber klar doch 😬 Dankeschön

[@mikescott9213]

Looks like a good place to ride

[@travelwithevora]

It is 😊

[@charleslindsay32]

You do a very professional job. Keep it up.

[@travelwithevora]

@@charleslindsay32 thanks :)

[@clivedunster8970]

Whilst your heart breaks, by giving them money, they will now pester every adventure rider behind you… It’s difficult, but it’s not our culture. You’re doing a great job on your own however! 👍

[@travelwithevora]

@@clivedunster8970 oh they will do that anyway 😅 but yeah, wasn't my intention. But spending 3,50€ for my peace is still a good deal. Thanks

[@alansavage3549]

Good ride. Thanks 👍

[@travelwithevora]

@@alansavage3549 thanks🙏🏼

[@stefanmargraf7878]

Riding alone is demanding. It would be unacceptable if you would have crash and be hurt. Therefore you have to be extra careful, especially with a heavy bike. To get more experience you have to be take risks. Its better in a small group with an experienced guy/woman. The same is true for me. Where in spain did you booked tours?

[@travelwithevora]

@@stefanmargraf7878 yeah that's true but it's hard to find people 😅 who wants to take someone that slow 🙃 I booked the tours at the Enduropark Andalusia :)

[@stefanmargraf7878]

@@travelwithevora Thanks for the tip!

[@paulapaula551]

Tolles Video, beste Fahrt ✌🏻

[@travelwithevora]

@@paulapaula551 Dankeschön :)

[@Alejandro_Segura]

Hi. What tyres are you using? Do you know how long they last in kilometers? Thanks in advance!

[@travelwithevora]

Hi, I had Mitas E10 in Morocco, I changed the back tire in Marakesh and got a pirelli scorpion. The back tire had around 7000km the front tire was changed at 9000

[@esrider7765]

I really do not like people begging. I would be wary of stopping out in middle of nowhere.

[@travelwithevora]

Yeah it is what it is :/

[@elenapahor9916]

Da sola, in quella pista , che rischio... Ma che Coraggio,,,,😊

[@travelwithevora]

@@elenapahor9916 Grazie 🙏🏼

[@MoroccanReflections]

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[@ridicule35]

Unfortunately they ruin the experience. The minute you stop or ask anything, they want money. I mean yes it’s a bike, equipment, etc but all that is paid with hard earned money. It makes you want to not go there or not talk to anyone. Very irritating.

[@travelwithevora]

@@ridicule35 yes it's really difficult sometimes. Different countries different behaviors

[@Canada1608]

We have spent three weeks in Morrocco, these situations happens but it is an AWESOME country to discover, we absolutely loved. Morroccans are poor but will go long way to welcome you, to share the little they have, and yes, give sometimes some money in return, they will appreciate and use it at good use.

[@ridicule35]

@@Canada1608 I spent two weeks in Morocco touring from Marrakesh to Casablanca to Essouira to Agadir. It’s a place where people will help if you need it but there are too many waiting to ask something or others that will overcharge you for something because you a foreigner. You can never just see and buy. Everything is a different price depending on whom is asking. It’s frustrating.

[@huubdellepoort1213]

start and finish images are a bit "dark" , try to add some itchyboots accents. Smile and be enthousiastic . Succes

[@travelwithevora]

@@huubdellepoort1213 thanks for the feedback :) cameras take away a lot of good energy.. I try it though

[@vama1980]

Giving money it not a good thing. It creates the habit of doing this kind of things. It does not help them at all. Please don’t do it.

[@travelwithevora]

@@vama1980 Wasn't my intention :) usually I would just continue.. happens though

[@sidweazel2883]

Can you even imagine having nothing? A dollar is nothing to us, it’s very significant to a kid in the middle of nowhere.

[@vama1980]

​@@sidweazel2883 it's a bad habit. You dont help them, as you may think of. It just teach them that they can manage and get a live abording foreigners that way. It's better to give them pencils and notebooks so they can study. I understand that for some it may seem a bitt inhuman but its better that way. Look what turists have donne in big cities in morocco!!!! A lot of scammers and beggers allways trying to ger money from turists. Dont donthe same in the rest of morroco. Help them....but not giving money to small kids. It teatch them a bad way of earning live.

[@vama1980]

​@@sidweazel2883 give them pencils and notebooks. Its a better deal for them.

[@vama1980]

​@@sidweazel2883 you do not help them by giving them money. It just teach them the easy way of getting money from turists. Look what we have donne in the big cities in Morocco!!! There is a bunch of scammers trying to get money from you all the time. Please dont do that to the rest of morocco. Dont give them bad habbits.

[@virgilio1355]

Did you break your windscreen at some stage?

[@travelwithevora]

@@virgilio1355 In Tunisia, before I started this trip, why?

[@virgilio1355]

I also ride 1200 GS. First time I noticed no windshield. Unfortunately they are almost always the first to break if you drop the bike. You are doing great. Being by yourself makes it that much more difficult Especially if you fall. At 69 I no longer ride off road by myself. Luckily I am able to ride with my son and two friends. A fully loaded GS is no joke to pick up when you drop it. I always say it’s not if you drop it but rather when you drop it when you off road.

[@travelwithevora]

@@virgilio1355 I have a Windshield:) I just put a small one on as I don't want it in my ribs again 🤣 was quite painful. Yeah that's true :) but even better to share the hobby with family and friends

[@LIVE2kILL1000]

Imagine living in the third world and see first world tourist visiting your country. They could never in their lives visit you in your country. They could easlily kill you and take the money anyway. You dont belong in their homeland so being as rich as you are with your fancy bike i would not accept just some coins. Be careful, and not so arrogant pointing their behavior out on a video.

[@LIVE2kILL1000]

its not the honest englisch way but you know exactly where you are, dont be surprised when they want something you have. Look at you and them. Diffrent Life diffrent decisions, Your life is not worth a penny there. And imagine them to be as polite as you are is very arrogant and so i dont care if something happen to you, you are clearly delusional and thats dangerus

[@travelwithevora]

@@LIVE2kILL1000 your username says a lot about you ;) good that the people in Morocco are not that messed up like some random person on the internet talking about killing someone for a few coins 👍🏻

[@LIVE2kILL1000]

@@travelwithevora my username is from over 15 years ago, what does it say about me. Look up the reality yourself, a kid got stolen their organs in Albania, Girls getting raped. Whats the problem with pointing out arrogant behavior. I could never kill someone over some coins but bad people do that. Dont be a fool saying i'm messed up, i am realistic and honest. You think the hole world is only good people. being there with a new bike is like walking though the slums with a rolex. They rob you.

[@sidweazel2883]

I firmly believe that you should give 20% or higher of your income. If everyone did this there would be no poverty.

[@travelwithevora]

@@sidweazel2883 I would be happy If I had 5% left at the end of the month for my own savings .. even "rich" germans life from paycheck to paycheck nowadays

[@MoroccanReflections]

Good idea, but 20% is way too high

[@motohobo]

😂20%!!! Where did you get that figure from? In this day and age,how many people do you really honestly think could afford to give away 20% of their income. I couldn't without it meaning I wouldn't be able to pay my bills. Most people I know couldnt.There are far more people living month to month,payslip to payslip than you might think.