Is Morocco Really A Tourist's Nightmare? (

Morocco. North Africa. I had been looking forward to this trip for awhile, and I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. I tried to learn Arabic more than a decade ago back when I lived in Lebanon, but what little I remembered didn’t seem to help much here! Morocco was the land of the Berbers, and this would be a whole new adventure.
I decided to start my journey in the most Moroccan city of them all: Fez, a city famous for it’s huge classical medina market area. Of course, I’m not very good at being a conventional tourist, so I decided to wander off the market path in search of Mahia, a local Jewish Moroccan moonshine. And my strategy for avoiding hustlers…well, how often do they see a foreigner speaking to them in Darija, eh? Yalla!
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[@SabbaticalTommy]

Back in Africa! And back to the main storyline of this channel, which seems to be bonding with locals over their local agricultural goods. Much more to come in the weeks ahead, yalla.

[@Charles-tt3jr]

despite everything Beirut still by far the best city in the world, and Tommy your Arabic sucks!

[@blususpect]

Yalla 🇲🇦!

[@thomasjames7644]

Please visit Mauritanian, Nouakchott is a super interesting capital.

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

Man this is the coolest...... a place I've always wanted to experience. Are you going to Algiers or Tunisia?

[@killer4057]

I love your channel. I feel like I'm experiencing very interesting places and cultures just by watching. Looking forward to more.

[@NathanClingan]

Old man about a street cat: "I'm talking to him but he's not getting my point" this moment seems somehow quintessentially Moroccan

[@user-ds6sp1hl7i]

As a moroccan it just feels strange tbh

[@lordmarshall642]

It's old man humour.

[@anass5835]

very much moroccan old man behavior

[@tokyohands]

I visited Morocco over 20 years ago and this really nice guy working in my hotel gave me (yes gave me) an enormous lump of the finest kinda honey-like hash saying ‘just so you aren’t tempted to try buying any down at the beach as they work with the police in stinging tourists down there.’ What a legend.

[@bitsbobs8613]

Looool I was there 25 years ago and exact same thing happened to me

[@bujfvjg7222]

the fact you remember it clear as day 2 whole decades later, that person made a move that's now and still part of your own persona! Pass it on brother, maybe we can make this world a little less cold one good deed at a time!

[@achrafslama997]

"this is not the middle east . this is north africa " thank you for that ❤️

[@god6384]

they should call it middle earth then😅

[@BABAMANALI]

Ends right before Sabbatical is taken down an alley and presented with two options - your money or your life! Love the casual aimless strolls man! Life's taking you by the finger and you're just letting it lead the way - keep 'em coming

[@Bacon420]

Or he is taken to a hidden glorious bar full of funky booze and more hash!

[@BABAMANALI]

@@Bacon420 That's usualy how it turns out with Tommy!

[@tomdutcher2131]

Might as well partake in some hashish in a house of il repute while your at it.

[@AK-rz2xx]

I made a video about Morocco vs the Songhai Empire, I'd like if you could give it a view

[@enjoynlearn]

I see that you don't know Tommy and you have false ideas about Moroccan. Follow him and enjoy.

[@TheoTattaglia]

Arabic is so easy on the ears, amazing language and dialects

[@javierescuella1290]

Hell yeah, the introduction of the video was beautiful

[@badmanthings]

As a Moroccan i feel the same way about Italian.

[@specialone3209]

But the language used in here in the video by Moroccans is not pure Arabic Even the Arabs don't understand Moroccan dialect

[@casa8017]

Its not arabic. Its called Moroccan darija, we are not ARABS.

[@samufaus2]

@@casa8017 Darija is a dialect of Arabic ?

[@petercollin5670]

That tile work where they got their water is amazing.

[@hatimaheddar2411]

It's called Zellige.

[@kalmae9272]

the young boy that offered him a cup of water when he asked about it warmed my heart!!

[@miguelestrada3157]

Careful brother with the kif kif and hashish offerings. I was 19 years old traveling in the Atlas mountains of Ketama, the year 1971. Long story short I turned 20 at Nador Civil Prison. My most memorable birthday to date, 5 decades later. I am sure much has changed since the days of king Hassan, but prudence is recommended. Always enjoy your content !!!

[@IchorX]

Sounds like a terrible time that winds up making a fantastic story. "Yeah, I turned 20 in a Moroccan Prison" is just such a powerful conversation starter.

[@miguelestrada3157]

@@IchorX It was an interesting time indeed to travel, a time of dial up phones and postcards. Moroccians are and where great hospitable people , in and out of jail, but the sanitary conditions simply stunk, so as not to go into detail. Pray for peace in the world.

[@hopefaith1378]

Damn.. that sounds terrifying, what a birthday you had😬people use to think you can smoke hashish legally in maroc but its not like that..Un saludo amigo espero que tus demas cumpleaños sean en casa y no en una carcel de Marruecos😆🤜🤛!! 🇪🇸

[@chrisbrown8748]

I found your channel not too long ago and I’d like to thank you for being an outstanding ambassador of our country 🇺🇸.

[@MishaElRusito]

Thanks for making dope music!

[@beco5002]

@@MishaElRusito but he punched Rihanna so not that great of an ambassador himself lol

[@robertbest4398]

I think American government not good have much money for war people many sleep roads shocking

[@albatros5054]

pick up your camera and come visit

[@benjaminmellin8803]

yes he is making americans look very good

[@hamzabouhssine7694]

Bro, get in touch with me I would like to give you a tour around Casablanca, i am ur biggest fan, man! Kudos, G!!! People help me get in touch with this guy, like me peoooople, please!!

[@banditt659]

The fact that almost all moroccans speak french as well- and you still decided to use arabic! Crazy respect bro

[@mattv1344]

i mean he is using some french

[@paulthomas8262]

only about a 1/3 speak French. Maybe more in the cities.

[@Sim-po1mc]

i was thinking the same... learning arabic is hard af, if i was there i would speak french that i casually can speak

[@raeldor]

That little kid offering you water; it's just so thoughtful. What a lovely people.

[@lazz1465]

Wow the people there is so nice, and that city looks like is straight out of a video game like assassin's creed.

[@AdamAzzr]

Because he's in the old part. That's 12 centuries ago plan

[@user-kb8yv1wy2u]

@@vegetasaiyan5876 hashis and drugs like it are haram and nothing to be proud of, be careful

[@LaurenceMosca89]

I know this might have been said already, but I really appreciate the lack of overlaid music in your videos. Gives it a more raw feel. Some travel youtubers overdo it with the music.

[@ashraf7242]

That’s so interesting to see an American speaking some words in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), and It was great to see you in our homeland 🇲🇦❤️

[@pcrepairsatyounes2683]

U moroccan too? Mashallah

[@crewie94]

I thoroughly enjoyed said goods many times in Cueta & Gibraltar. The Moroccans are a fine people. It was great to see you enjoying the delicacy.

[@eddieonthemix]

as someone who speaks French, seeing Tom speaking both Arabic (I don't speak it, but I trust he got by because the locals understood him) AND French, on top of all the other languages he previously spoke in his videos is crazy! I feel motivated to learn more languages now haha

[@daybreaker8811]

@Casa blanca The CIA missed his CV when they were hiring recruits 🤣

[@jamescrock2213]

his spanish can get by, what other languages does he speak? that’s 4 languages at least

[@asapomi]

@@jamescrock2213 portugese

[@Pescado520]

​@@daybreaker8811Maybe they didn't, a KZbin would be a great cover

[@gabrielg9592]

Tom, you're simply one of the best travel vloggers out there. And I follow quite a lot of travel vloggers. Not only are your country choices unusual and highly interesting, but your travel style and interactions are top notch. I'm really excited for the Morocco series! That damn cliffhanger though!

[@tbaymufon6448]

HAHA I thought i hit a button because the video just suddenly ended.

[@gstephenson9442]

I'm going there in September. I'm so jealous of your ability to speak pretty much every and any language.

[@Matatatano]

I too admire and respect this Tom passion and ability for multicultural / multi-languages experiences and this is said by a guy who speak five language; back in February I had to cancel my trip to half a dozen Arabic speaking countries, Morocco one of them; watching this Morocco series I feel motivated to make it happen sometime soon

[@nobody-hc7xq]

Your are welcome sir anytime if you want a guide for free here I am.

[@simoaitlkhal7545]

Welcome to Morocco 🇲🇦

[@thomas-marx]

Love it too!!!!! Thanks Tommy!!!!!! I needed a Moroccan walkabout! Perfect timing!!!!! Can never thank you enough for sharing your travels!!!!!!

[@NYoung-lq5us]

Great as always, Tommy! Looking forward to more adventures in N.Africa. You've shown Morocco to be a place of kind people.

[@billymoses9925]

Wooow Sabbatical is a language genius. Look how he reads the arabic with perfect pronounciation. Thats something a lot of non arab muslims struggle to do.

[@Bambotb]

❤

[@ILLYRIANW0LF]

Why do you expect them to speak it better it's not their language.

[@mouaad1587]

@@ILLYRIANW0LF did not hear this American speak it. With hard work non Arabs can learn Arabic and speak it well.

[@Sagalands]

Haha brilliant ending. Amazing country Morocco, great people! I look forward to the next instalment. All the best Tommy

[@STAMPER-DESIGN]

Love that you're just helping random people throughout this video. Being a good guy is just another reason I love your videos! Thank you!

[@Kaygee79]

Welcome back to Africa! Morocco is a country I have always wanted to visit so I am happy you're able to give me a glimpse of this cool country!

[@jolanpiep]

As I have come to expect from you, another awesome video. You have entertained me, educated me, and reloeved me of my preconceptions of Africa. Thank you so much for the great content, and I look forward tpvyoir future adventures!!! Be safe and have fun!

[@the6ix66]

you really show a side of people in your videos that i dont see alot in other videos from other youtubers, you do really open my mind on how friendly people can be in different places, thank you for making these videos!

[@jonasg9531]

Can't wait for part two! i knew the picture u posted in the community section was morocco ; im Moroccan myself but i live in the north; hope you enjoy your staying here tommy

[@arushatanzaniatimes9246]

I love your channel, man. I especially liie it when you hit Africa. Africans bring that bit of extra sparkle to the table.

[@lazz1465]

That ending is so good, i can’t wait for the next video.

[@TheSpeechQueen]

I’m soooo glad you are back in Africa. I would literally say, I can’t wait until he returns to Africa. There’s so much more to see there.

[@kevinsullivan8]

Thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences. Love your perspective on life. Cheers dude

[@KC-in9px]

The old medina in Fez reminds me of the streets of Stone Town in Zanzibar.

[@jaif7327]

both built by arabs

[@shirley.w.8787]

Tommy please be-careful the video just cut off hope you show another video ASAP love each and everyone of your video ✌from Canada

[@fortunato.s]

I've just started watching you and like so many people say, you are really good at showing these places on an everyday level. Can tell how happy you are in this video, wishing you the best and safe travels!!!

[@19bendunk]

I sew many vloggers walking around morroco , but the fact you speak this language, ( a bit harder than common arabic, amzeigh berber combined) it's changing totally how people aproch you tommy. I feel deep connection to morroco in my heritage, my family lived houndeds of years around fez, and sous

[@uzi9625]

Listen to "Christian Prince" in KZbin. Hes an arab and shows you all the evidence from your own islamic sources that islam is false. Lord Jesus is GOD.

[@ook1208]

No such thing as “Berber” lol

[@warriorsrule9350]

Are you a Moroccan Jew?

[@liveright1165]

Berber are called amazigh (berber is just how others described them for their savagery back in the days)

[@ook1208]

@@liveright1165 actually no, Berber is a French slur word. It literally means barbarian back in ancient Roman times. Calling yourself a “Berber” is the same as calling yourself a barbarian. Nothing to do with amazigh

[@francafattori8998]

Welcome to Morocco 🇲🇦 Tommy!!! The best Country in North Africa ❤️ SalamAlaykom 🌟 The peace be with you!!!

[@constantine_posted]

Your High Pro Glow is Back. Happiness like this can’t hidden Nor Missed. This shall be an Amazing Journey 🙏🏻

[@anas5847]

Great to see you in my country, always loved your spontaneous way of exploring everything

[@johncopeland3826]

Lots of blue in Morocco.I believe it symbolises wisdom, happiness and eternal optimism. I noticed you said you have not spoken Arabic for 10years ,and yet in the video you can be heard speaking French and Arabic simultaneously. They just roll off your tongue nonchalantly! Magic mushrooms big man!!

[@toofiktional3596]

Dude I've been watching every single video of your adventures in brazil and lut of a sudden you're in my country!! Am so glad you're here.. hit me up if you're heading to merzouga!!

[@abshirahmed]

You are two of my favorite things. A polyglot and sane. Much success to you champ.

[@skylar1112]

Love it Tommy! Love the video and the cliffhanger

[@RichardsWorld]

I always wanted to go to Morocco. Seems very interesting and lots of friendly people.

[@tomfitz7431]

Yea but the scammers are exhausting...it's never a holiday !!

[@user-ih6oe9ny3j]

@@tomfitz7431 go to Rabat or Tangier and no one will bother you, and taxis will turn on their meter

[@tomfitz7431]

@@user-ih6oe9ny3j we went Tangier...awful...the police in the train station had to beat the hustlers away and escort us to a taxi !!..and we been travelling the world for over 30 years...jorda n.. Syria. And Iraq... Oman..so no thanks!!!

[@howtosurviveinmorocco4351]

@@tomfitz7431 police in the train station ? r u sure u visited morocco ?

[@Umaimaumee]

@@tomfitz7431 that will be nice if you don't come to Morocco haha

[@maureenalder8905]

Love it when you go off the beaten track down little side street's just talking to whoever comes your way..you and 'Bald' are the best..easy on the 'moonshine' Tommy 🍻 ❤ 😘

[@jorgecarnaval5987]

i love your channel. greetings from brazil!

[@talktothesand88]

Omg. My favourite travel vlogger is in my fathers country. I am so happy right now. Thank you sabbatical.

[@inject3187]

Morocco is a beautiful country! Enjoy it and maybe come visit Algeria aswell !

[@benjismith593]

Doug Barnard was there for a bit. It really got me wanting to know more about the country.

[@Yanzdorloph]

@@benjismith593 Morocco practiced isolation as much as possible from the west(Europeans), and from the East(turks) they became a protectorate of the french and spanish for only 40years half of them spent conquering tribes refusing the European presence, so they kept a lot of their culture and aspects of life, that's why it's interesting. Algeria is also interesting, as it's very different and had a very different history, they were conquered by the turks for 400years folowed imediatly by 130 of French colonization, in wish it was an integral part of France and a very Europeanized society with modern infrastructure and new cities and massive Cathedrals built by the french so it's very different from Morocco but still very interesting,

[@sidhu704]

Oh boy this is gonna be interesting, stay safe in Morocco ;p

[@LondonCarnaval]

Awesome video 👍 Love the country 👌 will be visiting again 🤞Can't wait to see the next episode already. I wish you the very best ✌❤🍀

[@13smoore]

Ill be in Morocco in September! Im so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I'm thoroughly enjoying the content!

[@berg8970]

I'm looking forward to visiting Morocco again myself. Friendly people, great food, interesting history.

[@theconsciousness6082]

You're welcome dude

[@jeffrington4036]

You're very welcome :)

[@fredericaitmessaoud573]

LoL ... you can't be serious . Morocco is shit

[@Moemuntz]

Dude your Moroccan Arabic is much more basic than mine when I started practicing but you’re so much comfortable doing it. I still feel conscious when I try to speak. After watching your previous videos I really appreciate your approach and learning more myself! The best way to learn is to practice and make mistakes and be corrected. I need to have more guts to do that more! Well done.

[@albatros5054]

it's all about practice G

[@JUST-ME2468]

Tommy, I always get a bit cranky...when your vids are coming to an end! MORE VIDS ...please.

[@lorrainechittock]

Woohoo, Morocco!! Love it, been twice. VERY different experience in 1983 (yes, that's right) and 1992! Don't remember the date milk drink, but I did just have in Zanzibar. Loved it, yalla beena!!!!

[@takosmos]

i been to morocco a couple years ago all i can say is i wish i could go back there it's such a relaxing country

[@CasaFuenteOrange]

Hashboy Tommy going on another great adventure 😏

[@blackcorp0001]

Thank you so much for taking us along as you do something we all wish we could, but for lack of skill, time and money

[@868gamer2]

Mannnnnn your content is authentic.... You also speak the languages. Something alot of creators are unable to do.

[@dansken610]

The cliffhanger at the end 😂😂

[@eliasjak]

as a Moroccan fan of your videos, im really excited about this arc

[@uzi9625]

Listen to "Christian Prince" in KZbin. Hes an arab and shows you all the evidence from your own islamic sources that islam is false. Lord Jesus is GOD.

[@jaymeez]

Abrupt ending my friend. Way to cause suspense... Looking forward to the next vid :)

[@weedyganzalays]

Great video brother, looking forward to the next ventures!

[@jacobogonzalez9512]

Thanks for showing us around Morocco. It seems like a nice and interesting place to visit

[@lucientraumat7164]

Morocco is beautiful, you should visit further south in essaouira!

[@adriennem7927]

You're amazing. All these c ountries and all your talented knowledge of the languages. ❤

[@swag247]

Always amazing how nice regular folk are any where you go... and great ending!

[@paulaOyeah]

I’d love to see you explore Colombia soon! 😍 Quiero vivir allí después La universidad, así me gusta me ayudas aprendiendo quiero ir quedar. 😅😇💜 I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing. 🤗

[@ori1676]

He already was in latino America and Africa, I dont remember if he was in Colombia ( I think he was in Brazil and Argentina) but he already was at America Latina. also 90% of the travel KZbinrs are showing videos of them traveling in latino america..so people got tired of this and want to see other parts of the world as well

[@sampro4569]

Sabbatical, you're my guy! Been watching this channel for a while now from the comfort of my home in London. I'm originally Algerian and I never thought you'd explore North Africa for some reason. Bro while you're there, you should catch a plane across the border to Algeria once you've finished touring the rest of Morocco and it's beautiful landscape. The people of Morocco are so nice and the culture is so amazing. Try and find out about the Amazigh if you can, they hold the key to a lot of history and the knowledge of that moonshine you were looking for. If you do head over to Algeria, hit Oran first as it's closest to the Moroccan border. Unfortunately you have to take a plane as the border is closed for cars etc because of political tension (it's a shame 😮‍💨)! Keep on doing your thing bro, it's really inspiring to see 👊🏼💪🏼🙏🏼

[@ezduzit4009]

Props on the end. Can't wait till the next one

[@alex.druganov]

You can clearly see why old TV travel format shows have died. Great videos, thank you)

[@sofnaji]

This guy is brave walking around the medina with his phone on a selfie stick like that.

[@sidhu704]

Famous last words ... ta3l xD can't wait for the next one! :D

[@grumpyoldwizard]

One of the best channels on KZbin.

[@letmeexplain1816]

A like the moment, the Hen crowed in relief, when you said you couldn't buy one right now !!😄it was impeccable timing !! 😁

[@enjoynlearn]

Welcome to Morocco. I'm sure you'll stunning experiences. The people are open to other cultures. They're lighted hearted with lots of sense of humor. Knowing how careful and trouble-wise you're, you won't get into any problems.

[@alfawolf7125]

as seen in the video? like this,with evil discriminatory eyes? ....welcoming" like this/ what more if they were " hostile" huh? my gosh.i wish to stay the distance from mars to earth from such places

[@PS3Zocker21]

@@alfawolf7125 Bigot

[@AdamAzzr]

@@alfawolf7125 discrimintory eyes ?

[@kamalbennani4336]

@@AdamAzzr hit dik l7mar lewl 9al bli makay3tiwnach 7o9o9na otani mol za3za3 lhmar 9al bli we93t 9tila fdak lblasa li kla fiha za3za3 syed khl3oh oma3rf walo kifach mabghitihachi mayjiwxh akhoya fhal haka syed ando 3alam dyal lbachar

[@AdamAzzr]

@@kamalbennani4336 wah9 rb ila mtaf9 m3ak, 3ad tna9cht wahd wahd lbrrani f les commentaires. A3da haja 3ndi hiya ychofna lbrani bhal chi sauvage. Zad kmlha hadak galo chfara w jnawa. Mn lekher, hna (ch3b w machi l'infrastructure) ma wajdinch l siya7a

[@ankan9320]

Such suspense at last .. aahhh mann🫠

[@user-ov2qd3bw7w]

I LOVE YOU BRO!❤️ EVERYTHING YOU DO IS SO INTERESTING

[@boredchef1652]

We were in Marrakech a month ago... absolutely loved it.. the people are friendly... will be back in the future.. need to squeeze in Fes

[@oluwadamilola6233]

I love this city ,looks like a taste of medieval Morocco, truly a grand place

[@AdamAzzr]

It was the third biggest city in the world in the 13 and 14th century

[@hotdogh20]

Love it. Go to a foreign country, wander a crazy market, get high randomly and end up in someones house. That's why you're the best Tommy.

[@mikeroemole6619]

Look forward to you videos and travels. Be safe my friend

[@LuisiTaekwondo]

Hello my friend! I'm coming to Fes these days solo traveling, happy to catch up in the Medina 🤙🏻

[@stevenfrost6441]

I really appreciate your channel and having been a world traveler myself in my younger days while working for Uncle Sam in the Middle East and North Africa I can tell you the sights and sounds are amazing but muggings and thievery are common. Please be careful.

[@othmanearres6700]

things have changed a little bit in morocco, into better, i was born there and i noticed the change safetywise

[@benjismith593]

Super excited to see your adventures in Morocco. I've always been curious about this country. From the architecture to brick hash.

[@winkee1915]

moroccan hash is beautiful

[@HalalChickenGaming]

The original and best hash in the world!

[@qt6lack-_-faris]

My step mom is actually Berber so nice to learn some of their culture, awesome video!

[@AllalFasi]

ayoub is my childhood friend, good to see him after 11 years, good video

[@LKirr-]

Love the architecture of Morocco City

[@moulamoulita86]

c' est un pays , ce n 'est pas une ville

[@MartinHervy]

Oh nice can't wait to see how you got by in Morocco! They are super nice there

[@daviezee]

Tom, you always have a “smile” on your face.. love this channel… do you ever feel frightened?

[@sandeshdhuri2910]

Beautiful journey mate keep going

[@adamwhite9872]

I would love to go here. Thanks for your videos!

[@blususpect]

Yalla North Africa 🌍 ! Yalla Morocco 🇲🇦!

[@RubenRodriguez-rw3ho]

From Brazil to Morocco! This is going to be fun! I got nervous at the end when the guy said, come with me😳

[@fairalways]

From Lon Gisland to Morocco! You don't sit still for long! GREAT place you chose!

[@rudolphteperberry3888]

Good stuff! I've had some of the best and worst experiences of my life in Morocco 🤣 Looking forward to seeing your take on the place.

[@mehdiel2959]

what was the worst experience and where exactly?

[@harpyjafilmes4327]

great video Sabbatical ! the sun in Morocco is more intense than in Brazil? lol you are a great polyglot !

[@saadsouaki8581]

If you are in Casablanca, i'd be glad to show you around. Great video as always.

[@amiwho3464]

Loved this video!