First Thoughts on Morocco | Exploring The Streets of Marrakech

We have said goodbye to the UK and flown all the way to Morocco for the very first time! Very excited to be here - these are our first impressions!
First up we left London Heathrow to fly British Airways for the first time towards Marrakesh. Upon arrival our Airbnb host organized a hotel transfer for us (which we highly recommend doing).
The next day we explored the streets of Marrakech, going into the Medina and markets to try and attempt to do some shopping and enjoying a quiet Friday afternoon in the Jemma El Fna.
To end our first few days in Marrakech we did a tajine cooking class.
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[@wetdedstuocm]

Morocco, Just wonderful, the markets and food fantastic.. Enjoy.. Travel Safe

[@flyingthenest]

so magical!

[@fathalfaraj3918]

I love Morocco 😍😍😍

[@rayanenl5945]

I frome morocco or life now in holland

[@asmaabenyouref8289]

@@rayanenl5945 im Moroccan

[@imadeddinechrifidrissi9493]

المغاربة فينكم 💪💪

[@houdanisimo5437]

ImadEddine CharifeAlIdrisy غير كنسقيو عويناتنا بهاد المليحة

[@xrmohammed3149]

@@houdanisimo5437 شكون هيا المليحة ياكما داكشي لي فراسي

[@sheryn61]

I love this couple. They’re not overbearing like other travel vloggers. They seems so respectful of other people’s cultures and are just a fun to watch.

[@janetlee3035]

I was in Marrakesh a few weeks ago in November 2018. I enjoyed it so much. The food in the cafe was lovely.The hotel was very beautiful. I had a fabulous time.

[@flyingthenest]

Welcome to Morocco!! We have just arrived in this beautiful country and cannot wait to explore more! What should we see, eat and do whilst we are here??

[@user-uo6lu7pe8z]

1- La Mamounia Hotel 2- Dar Yacout restaurant 3- Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages Day Trip (THIS IS A MUST!) 4- Afous Argan (Essaouira) - its an argan factory and store which you can see the full process of making argan oil (ask them about the argan nutella)

[@adamknight5089]

I'm mainly keen to see their local cuisine but also wondering how safe it is for white westerns to travel there

[@twoandahalfmen121]

Atlas Mountains are bomb! Also Palais El Badi is so beautiful. And check out the corner grills in the jewish part they have the best sausage sandwiches

[@ilyesbeni]

go to Tunisia its not far from there :)

[@blacktulip6128]

Dude .....just try everything 😁

[@salahdine6218]

It is an exceptional country by all standards. They have amazing food, amazing clothes, amazing tea and amazing culture. I visited with my Israeli passport and never tired of traveling in the Great Maghreb. 🇲🇦❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍🇮🇱

Amazing vídeo! Marrocos is so special!! Regards from Portugal 🇵🇹 Canal Luís Maria Trip

[@moubarakplmb4938]

Welcome to Maria

[@skynetmatrix3028]

Even cats welkom you

skynet matrix 🤩❤️

[@user-vq7xm7ml8x]

thank you

[@themoroccanpatriot4827]

@vidkidxyz well say this to the 50 muslims has been killed in new zeland , nd mybe you should work more on your polit nd your way of speak about other ppl , seems y are other brainwashed

[@gregpaull9768]

Great video guys. Have always been interested in Morocco so can't wait to see the rest of the series! 😉

[@JackandGabExplore]

Same here! Morocco is now on the top of our travel list!! Anthony Bourdain also did an awesome episode on Morocco that you should check out

[@AnneEWilliamson]

It started out so epic I thought I'd clicked on the wrong video and started some movie. So beautiful! And the little cat on Stephen's lap! I want a cat now.

[@flyingthenest]

haha aww I take that as a compliment :) hehe thanks! and yes our day was literally done until that cat got hungry and left!

[@jerry1stpakistanicatstar886]

I'm a pretty big cat lover do visit me please

[@msmilano7091]

What a lovely vlog !! Morocco is somewhere I really want to visit in 2019. That first cafe looked so great! "Ciao" is Italian :) , but it so nice to hear so many different languages in a place xx

[@DelightfulTravellers]

You guys are making us want to visit Morocco now! That was so much fun to watch 👌- Trevor

[@JackandGabExplore]

Same here! Morocco is now on the top of our travel list!! Anthony Bourdain also did an awesome episode on Morocco that you should check out

[@The-devllopperBlogspot]

You welcome dude.

[@oton7810]

Be extra safe there

[@The-devllopperBlogspot]

@@oton7810 we are not Syria, we are safer than the US.

[@kamelalgerino453]

Delightful Travellers hehe the Slaughter waiting you? there mate

[@Ocampoliliana44]

So excited for this series! Morocco is on my bucket lists of places to visit 🙌🏼

[@MB-vq8ev]

Out of all the vlogs I've watched to sell me the whole idea of visiting Marrakech, your vlog and journey was by far the best! Thanks guys, Alll the best ❤️

[@katekate8729]

Omg I’ve always wanted to go to Morocco!! So glad you guys are documenting your journey with us! Thankyouuuu 😁

[@simosan4451]

welcome im inviting u with peace

[@JackandGabExplore]

Same here! Morocco is now on the top of our travel list!! Anthony Bourdain also did an awesome episode on Morocco that you should check out

[@zakariapro5259]

Welcome to morocco if you cant take hotel welcome to my house with my familly

[@claywilliams8129]

so excited for this series!!!

[@flyingthenest]

Can't wait to show you what we get up to :)

[@shymike]

really need to go to Morocco. could have done a direct flight from UK with one of the low cost airlines. that's what I like about Europe, few hours flight and somewhere different! if on a short flight though you won't get any food or entertainment

[@curetraveldeficiency2398]

shymike You can always buy a sandwich at the airport or bring your own. You are not allowed any liquids but you can bring food through security! I flew with Ryanair in January and it was amazing. Highly recommend you go there.

[@Warroxify1]

love your positivity, we need more of this in the world, thanks for your hard work editing this video

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

You guys do a really great job with your videos. The quality and the consistency is perfect. Thank you

[@okay033]

Loved this vlog , enjoy your trip in Morocco 🇲🇦 there is so much beauty in this country the people are so genuine and kind

[@fathalfaraj3918]

I love Morocco 😍😍😍

[@MrSoBitchy]

My precious babies starting out a new series with jaw-dropping videography.

[@flyingthenest]

hehe yay thanks MrSoPassedAllHisExams

[@MrSoBitchy]

With perfect scoooores (dancing)

[@momplaygroupfouz4946]

What a beautiful video! Looking forward to more!

[@ashlanmccluskey7028]

Yes !! So excited for this 😍

[@mustaphapeterson6752]

Interesting! Morocco is all beautiful and each place is characterized by something so enjoy being in there and have a good time.

[@Lidzee22]

I am so excited for this! I am going on this same tour in April so I am can't wait to see what you think and how it goes! It seems like everyone is going to Morocco now, but I love watching all the videos and I know you guys will do a good job of showing your experience, love you videos!

[@modestreetchina5319]

Waw morocco is so beautiful

[@BlivenTheGoodLife]

I have 4 weeks left until I explore this place!!! I can’t wait!!! 🤗🎥✈️

[@ItsTheseMoments]

Can't wait to see!

[@flyingthenest]

yayyy :)

[@ericaharris1265]

Glad to see a new series!

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hello we hope you are well and staying safe. We have just come back from Morocco and we loved it there and cant wait to go back . thank you for sharing your footage with us it was a pleasure to watch .you have captured the beauty of this Country so well . you have gained a new subscriber and we felt you deserved the big thumbs up . Love and Light Sarah and Glenn from Sunny Bournemouth in the UK. Keep Travelling Keep Touring And Keep Tasting .

[@dos-punks]

Wow that rooftop view was so dreamy 🤤 Morocoo is deff going on the bucket list now!!

[@FredoSantana90]

you could've literally flew directly to marakesh from London Stansted for around £60 and that's for a return ticket with Ryanair

[@joanrath126]

Animals are very good judge of character.laying on your lap Stevie means the cat was very trusting of you

[@flyingthenest]

The cat found a very comfy spot :)

[@jamilasalaam]

Joan Rath yessss so true 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JackandGabExplore]

So true! Such a cute kitty too :) We are such cat people

[@stevanoutdoor]

No. The cat was begging for food. It's a Moroccan cat.

[@user-il9uy8ch4q]

Thank you very much for your videos! Nice work!

[@jusek7142]

Your airway comments are adorable, I agree with you too. Steven your smile is gorgeus, pls smile more often. Waiting for room tour, Marrakech views and more from you guys.

[@Global_identity_and_travel]

Awesome guys! I'm just finishing a blog on life experiences as a Third Culture Kid and was thinking how it is for you both raised in one culture to experience all these things for the first time. Looking forward to more of your stories!!!

[@chopinop]

very nice video. Thank you guys and welcome to Morocco :)

[@alibradia93]

Welcom bro to 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦MOROCCO🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@ImaaniBeauty]

My trip to Marrakech was amazing I loved it I went into the mosque it was so stunning inside too . Medina markers are awesome and so much fun your video is good enjoyed watching and the fresh juice was so yummy

[@monsoon7470]

Can't wait to watch the next videos ! :D

[@harryJpiercey]

Love the video as always! I work for BA at T5, so nice to see you travelling through. Hope you had a great flight - the BA plane was a 767 (which we've now retired) and Iberia is our sister airline (part of the same company as BA, IAG). Look forward to seeing the rest of the series! :)

[@bobguenther6658]

What a great video. Loved it!

[@JohnnyGuerrero]

Def in my bucket list!

[@williehannon4726]

Tou capture everywhere so beautifully . Thank you love your work

[@gavinwilliams6948]

I’m extremely new to this channel. However, it is now my absolute favorite!

[@mansoureh]

There is a direct fly from London To Morocco. Any way, can#t wait to see more videos of Morocco

[@marouaneswevlogs6037]

welcome to morocco , let me know if u want to know any advice or tips

[@kamelalgerino453]

Travel With Mansoureh No more going to Morocco killing tourist

[@WadieGamer]

Please don't come here morocco is like a hell Did you heard avout the two scandalivians girls that they tortured in a small village in Morocco

[@mansoureh]

@@WadieGamer I read about them, but not all people are bad. Unfortunately, there are bad people everywhere

[@am-inldix6435]

Travel With Mansoureh Welcome to morocco and don't listen to people who's talking about the last accident it's all about terrorism and all people know morocco and hospitality and generosity, people here are very nice and simple...sorry for my bad english and welcome again to your second home..

[@suzzer123sham]

So glad you enjoyed it, a lot of westerners really struggle with Morocco.

[@Elmehditechy]

You are wecome guys !!

[@jeffkelley4055]

Found you guys last weekend and of course subscribed. Have watched so many of your awesome videos. So glad for this new adventure!

[@flyingthenest]

Welcome Jeff :) thanks so much for joining is!

[@JackandGabExplore]

They are awesome!! Loving their videos :)

[@oudaybenichou7240]

Welcome to Morocco ..! Thanks !

[@curetraveldeficiency2398]

Hi Jess & Stephen, this was a great vlog and great inspiration for my own video. I just came back from Marrakesh last week and the food, architecture and people were amazing. The riad manager took us to the Agafay desert to watch a sunset - it was beautiful. Next time I need to visit the blue city - it looks amazing. What was your favourite location in Morocco?

[@PervySage]

Welcome to your home fellow humans 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@TheKing-dg1uz]

Thrilling

[@f2rosttt]

Welcome for Morocco 🇲🇦

[@Chanita76]

Super excited about this series!! I loved the UK series too!!! So basically I love them all lol keep up the great work!

[@flyingthenest]

Aww thank you so much! Excited to explore somewhere a little different :)

[@letsmakeit2939]

All Morrocon food is really good. A lot of flavor. My favorite is couscous with the veggies on top...so yumm. Enjoy your visit.

[@flyingthenest]

Yes sooo much flavor!!!!

[@JackandGabExplore]

LOVE Morrocan food. Would love to try the real thing though...adding Morocco to the top of our travel list!!

[@curetraveldeficiency2398]

I totally agree - I usually do not eat couscous but I had some herb infused couscous at Nomad (beautiful rooftop restaurant) and it was so delicious! Highly recommended!

[@soukainas9471]

What a wholesome couple x

[@steffengunther5147]

Haha, we passed us just for a few days. I have visitied Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains from Dezember 1st until Dezember 6th. :) Enjoying your time. Its a beautiful country with very friendly people :)

[@vanlouieb]

Both of your faces after you heard the thunder was priceless! Really want to go to Marrakesh nowww

[@juliaclara8542]

“Ciao” isn’t French it’s Italian 😬

[@sikoukatsura1967]

@@nataliagarza779 Please! educate yourself before saying somethings on youtube ... In Morocco, there are only two official languages "Berber (Amazigh) and Arabic (Moroccan Arabic)". Berbers (like me) represent between 55 and 65% of the Moroccan population and they are the indigenous people of Morocco since the Prehistory time. Berbers and Arabs are two totally different ethnicities (it's like the Indians of America and the Anglo Saxons or the Spanish conquistadors and the pre-Columbian peoples etc ...) and we have our own language, alphabet, customs, traditions, cuisine, cultural code and our own calendar (2968 years) etc ...

[@sikoukatsura1967]

@@nataliagarza779 Morocco has never been colonized by France it was only a protectorate (see definition) and it is totally different from a colonization. Spain also never colonized Morocco, it was only a protectorate and it was only in Western Sahara (southern Morocco) Ps: in north africa only algeria has been colonized by france For finish not all moroccans speak French, only educate people or who have a high level of study speaks French, the others (the majority) they use a few words here and there but do not master it totally. The second category of moroccans who speak fluently french are people who work in the area of tourism, business, administration ... Or those who live in tourist or westernized cities like casablanca or rabat Also Moroccans who speak spanish are some who live in the north of Morocco like tangier, tétouan, chefchaouen, ceuta, mellila ... because of very strong historical, cultural relation and proximity (only 15 km) with spain

[@JackandGabExplore]

LOL so true

[@littlemisskittyuk1]

We also say ‘ciao’ in France ;)

[@toobad9295]

isn’t ciao spanish?

[@wendysmith6184]

Steven your opening sequence was amazing, and the cooking class looked fab.

[@JackandGabExplore]

looked soooo good!

[@abdolatifnouri8389]

Welcome to you

[@kamilialebnani8626]

Morocco 🇲🇦🇲🇦😍😍 such a beautiful country 😍❤️❤️

[@joefg6422]

Stephen's hairstyle reminds me of of the popular 80's trio the Thompson Twins.Enjoy watching your videos.

[@veronicadeleon1964]

Love you guys, wish I could travel the world so many places I want to visit but single moms can’t really travel year round!! I enjoy watching you guys I feel like I’m traveling with you. Thank you fir what you do!!!

[@comicmikesilverageadams8360]

Thanks so much, got me hooked with the pyramid Video. Don't get out much from Kentucky, bad ticker but my mind can travel

[@canary7214]

Wow I thought you were seasoned travellers, but here's a tip. Before you book the flight, make sure you join as a member of the frequent flyer club and that way you can choose your own seats. Also join Priority Pass where you will benefit from free Airport Lounge visits, which make an "overnighter" a little bit easier. Great video as always, I like following you around the World.

[@yayanono7063]

Welcome to morocco ❤🇲🇦

[@gincypeldhose2511]

morocco people are so friendly,loving and caring.. .luv u from india...and a big hai to my unknown friend marin..

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Ahh, little flashback! So many memories in Marrakesh. Please have some tagine and saffron mint tea for me 💚

[@flyingthenest]

Oh we will :) Tagine errrr day!

[@eN_Vy_]

Oh the intro 😍 Looking forward to this one.. ✌🤘

[@flyingthenest]

Naw thanks Nirav :)

[@jihanecherkaoui7070]

you're in my countrt 😍 i wish i could just randomly bump into you guys. Keep up the good work !

[@mansoureh]

oh gosh there are many cats in the streets :P they are so cute

[@marouaneswevlogs6037]

you need to go to essaouira there are evreywhere ,

[@divamariahcarey2]

Happy you liked my country of origin! :) love from Belgium, xxx

[@DanyIllegible]

Really nice intro into the video. Well done!

[@arafadhwang4119]

the way that girl look at her husband is just full of love, I'm so jealous rn

[@JackandGabExplore]

Ahhh we want to go to Morocco so badly! GREAT video :)

[@abumaktaba8882]

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Finally!

[@mediamaroc1694]

Amazing vlog, great idea about how marrakech is :)

[@bob_ali3366]

Regards from morocco 🇲🇦❤

[@abelabel4151]

thank you so much. i like this

[@simobaha4185]

Welcome to my country, and I can ever assist anyone from all the information about Morocco and the places of visits to a beautiful country

[@MOROCCOTV1]

NICE

[@aliwonderman9639]

Welcome to Morocco land of beauty,charm and delicious food :)

[@ouafaelkunti1347]

Welcome to Moroccan. I hope you enjoy your stay without any inconvenience. There's a lot of things to see from the north (chefchaouen the blue city) to Fez and Meknès to see the ancient medina and many monuments. Also visit volubilis the archeological city. "ifrane" sweden city. And of course Marrakech, essaouira.. The list is long. And for more fun visit dakhla it's always sunny and has beautiful landscape

[@ladymc-ly8zm]

I agree with everyone here - that intro was awesome :D nice work hehe

[@tanyahatchett8198]

The cat knows your a good person ..soo sweet...love the vlog you guys

[@Sirii00]

Beautiful Morocco

[@BlackLabel544]

You guys are awesome 😎 Great Vlog ❤️

[@rap3071]

Welcome ❤

[@noahbowie5985]

In September you'll be able to get to London from Heathrow for the same price as the tube but nearly the same speed as the Heathrow Express. Btw 4:30 at Heathrow is perfect because of how quiet it is.

[@mohamedbelhour3568]

Welcome to Morocco 🇲🇦

[@user-vk6gw1uj5j]

Moroccoo fantastico🤩👍

[@saraht2052]

You can go to Oum Rabie3, its in the Atlas area and Azrou, its really the most beautifull nature place ever (Oum Rabie3), ive been there with family last year, so beautifull

[@0907aina]

My fave couple is in Morocco! How I miss Moroccan tajine..u guys have to go to Chefchaouen (the blue city) for some aerial shots and the tanneries in Fes..ride camel at Ourika Valley (where they filmed Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible Rogue Nation stunt scene) while u r in Marrakech where u can chill at the foothills of the Atlas Mountain and visit some argan oil cooperation to learn the process of making them..have fun guys! Love from Malaysia ;)

[@sikoukatsura1967]

ride a camel in ourika ???? Ourika (High Atlas) is located in 70 KM from marrakech and it is a GREEN valley with long river coming down from the mountains Ourika has also a ski resort in winter (Oukaïmeden) it's absolute not a desert. Ps : Rogue nation was only filmed in in Marrakech (souk), Rabat and Casablanca.

[@0907aina]

@@sikoukatsura1967 yes..we ride the camel there..I can send u the photos if u want to see them..we went to Ourika and then to Asni Valley where we ride there. FYI I didnt mention any sahara because we didnt ride camel at the sahara but at the valley. We even had lunch at a local home overlooking the Toubkal Mountain. U can check out 4 x 4 Camel Private Tours Service at TripAdvisor because they took us there :) and yes, Tom Cruise's motorbike scene was shot there. Do some research by Googling. That was probably one of the best private tours we had because we met the locals there and went inside their home and we had mint tea at the river! We went there in April and we didnt go up to the mountain to ski if u are curious ;) I love Morocco and would love to go again because of the nice ppl ive met.

[@sikoukatsura1967]

​@@0907aina Let things be clear, I never said you were a liar OK! I will not tell you all my life but ... I am French of Moroccan origin (Berber not Arab) my great paternal and maternal parent are both from Ourika (a Berber village in the mountains) near setti fadma I go to Morocco practically every year and I have never been riding a camel at Ourika, the same for my father, he was born in France in 1970 and he went to Morocco during his youth age and summer holiday and he just told me that he has never ride on a camel at ourika. Maybe camel owners bring camels from the sahara (their natural environment) to make money on the back of tourists ,but I do not see the interest of riding a camel in a valley where there is no desert Ps : In Morocco Arabs and Berbers (indigenous people of morocco) are two different ethnic groups

[@sikoukatsura1967]

@@0907aina I see that u are from malaysia mash'Allah ! beautifull coUntry with an amazing people . Malaysia is part of my plans to travel to Indonesia in the future insh'allah, and I have no doubt that this will be one of the best trips I would make. Hospitality and usefulness can not be taught to the population, it comes from the heart, because you can not pretend to have it. Morocco is one of the most hospitable countries in the world and by far the most hospitable in the Arab world. Morocco is a beautiful country that holds a lot of secrets especially in the medina and remote places, but we must make all cities from north to south, but the problem is that it is also a country of mass tourism since 30 to 40 years old and he brings the positive as the negative

[@0907aina]

Ok..have a nice day :)

[@hassbouh]

oh it's been 4 years that I have not been on holiday in Morocco, you make me want..

[@tarotsoulchildmkintuitiver8958]

So beautiful and still love your videos!! Much love from NZ...we are having the hottest summer. :) Wow! Amazing thunder!

[@zakariab7187]

WOOOOOW

[@suieful7948]

ahaha. Yea, British Airways on long haul flights you would get In flight entertainment. However for short haul flights you don't on European airlines. Yes, also Marrakech from Europe is seen as a short haul flight ^^

[@acspeter7]

Hi 😍I enjoy watching your videos, you are nice people, greetings from Budapest