The Original People of Morocco 🇲🇦

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[@jpaultelchannel1702]

The "Berbers" hate to be referred by that term. The Europeans coined that word for them. They call themselves the Amazighs (singular) or the Imazighen (plural).

[@prisoner_of_hope8386]

The day I read about what the Europeans meant when they used the word, I stopped saying Berber when speaking about these beautiful people. It’s rooted in the word Barbarian, I was told.

[@njemilenantan2269]

@@prisoner_of_hope8386 I have just attended a webinar where I was told the word meant Black.

[@prisoner_of_hope8386]

@@njemilenantan2269 in which language?

[@dinomuzak5187]

Berber is basically a slur made by the french, spanish, colonizers in general, referring to us amazigh as barbaric

[@dinomuzak5187]

@@njemilenantan2269 Thats absolutely not true. Berber doesnt mean black it means barbarian. Learn your history please. Its a slur just like the n word but used against us amazigh.

[@jolly7728]

What a fantastic thing for an American woman from New Jersey to see the world like this! Young people need options. They don't have to stay put in one place. You are inspiring so many of our youth to expand their horizons. Learning about the world in book form has value, but seeing and doing the learning on your own terms really revolutionizes the educational experience. Thanks for doing this.

[@serpentlaw5961]

*With Western fuel shortage and squabbles against nations who preserve their own rights to keep their resources from being exploited by the West, these jaunts are going to become rare and rarer for tourists and more expensive. There are valid reasons for THAT.*

[@cloutlordgunsmoke1009]

Jerrrrrrrssseeeeeyyyyyy

[@marjorjorietillman856]

JOLLY, you’re absolutely right! I would love for one of the talk shows like Jennifer Hudson or Tamron Hall to have Maryjane on to talk about her fantastic travels. She could also become quite famous and make this her business, because she already films everything. A lot of the Public Service stations would be glad to have her on. Just like the guy who films all his trips to European and is probably a millionaire now, because they pay him to show his travels. Plus Maryjane has such a wonderful connection with folks she’s never even met, as she has that gift! Her videos are already professionally done!😀

[@Joyful_Smiles]

I'm glad they don't allow people to take their pictures. That means they know their value and refuse to be exploited.

[@lauriekline178]

Delusional comment. You have no idea to their presence of mind.

[@Amazighification]

What amazes me with my own poeple (yes, I am Amazigh and proud of it) is that they can speak all kind of languages without any difficulties. Even in remote places.

[@omzy8700]

Where are u from ?

[@TheMaru666]

I had an Amathigh coworker who could speak , along with his native language , Darija ( Arab dialect of Marocco ) , classsic arabic from school , French , german and Spanish .

[@Amazighification]

@@TheMaru666 I speak and write my mother tongue, Tashlhit. I speak taqqbaylit (an Algerian berber dialect). I speak and write perfectly classical arabic, French, and English. I can also speak Moroccan darija and I can manage myself in Hassania (Sahraoui dialect). By the way, I am from Agadir region.

[@mahadomar5944]

Somali cousins longlife greeting from somalia 🇸🇴

[@thefactisfactis]

lol this is SO TRUE.

[@mouhamadoundiaye7060]

One of the most beautiful country. The Moroccan diversity will blow anyone's mind. 12 years ago, I travelled from Tanger to the Sahara ( Dahla) and still carry the memories as being the trip of my life. Love the culture, the food, the hospitality, the landscape etc. Thank you for sharing these incredible moments and sceneries.

[@gmailyou367]

Indeed is diverse by tribes, cultures and history. The moors andalusians, the Amazighs of the north, Amazighs of the south, the Jews Amazighs, the Sephardic, the Moriscos…

[@mizzmolly7649]

I spent 4 days camping in the Sahara, sleeping on the sand dunes in a 4-season sleeping bag in Tunisia. That was about 20 years ago. Morocco was beautiful too.

[@justapersonsnoozing2]

Wow…that sounds beautiful ✨

[@lauriekline178]

The Sahara is not in Tunisia.

[@kobe1573]

Myself and my husband visited Marrakech in 2016. Out of all the countries/continents we have visited, this is hands down our favorite! I too was asked if I were Berber and the natives named me Fatima. We absolutely loved this place. the authenticity and knowledge we received was bar none! We visited the tombs and went with a local native to visit the Beber natives and experienced their culture up close and personal! I can go on and on about this trip......((sigh). I highly recommend visiting to embark on the rich culture, Moroccan leather, hammand baths, and authentic stories of the natives!

[@liluloidantanit3605]

Le peuple Marocain voilà.

[@kobe1573]

@@liluloidantanit3605 how?

[@rashiidabdallah1648]

@@kobe1573 i think this person means a morrocan is in the comment.😆😂

[@kamelleon9131]

@@kobe1573 they were black right?

[@broddablack5290]

My favourite place! Did you ever see Yves St Laurent home in Morocco

[@YassinePineapple]

Please refer to us as Amazigh, berber is kind of a derogatory term.

[@grannyklampit1710]

What does Barber mean?

[@atabeyamusic_ny4513]

@@grannyklampit1710 basically means "barbarian"

[@grannyklampit1710]

@@atabeyamusic_ny4513 definitely wasn't expecting that. I'd love some history, but I doubt it'll cover anything but the whites.

[@omarsoulay4764]

@@grannyklampit1710 we have to write our own his-story.. amazigh means freemen.. barbarian is because we had a matriarchal society which Greeks considered barbarian..

[@grannyklampit1710]

@@omarsoulay4764 you should do that. We get a very biased look at the amazigh. I've seen a lot of comments invalidating brown amazigh as slaves and the whites as the original, which has never made sense to me. In the media, whites are only shown, but that's the case everywhere it's possible. If I'm not getting things mixed up, aren't they the descendants of Slavic slaves and concubines?

[@Monique-fc4zd]

This is my favorite video you've made this far. This was so well done and beautifully shot. I love how you took us into the Berber's lives while being respectful of their wishes. Thank you! I throughly enjoyed this!

[@zombieat]

>Berber's no. those are the decedents of slaves that were brought there thanks to the thousand year of Islamic slave trade from Sub Sahara. These people are called “Gnawa”.

[@speakenglish2450]

You're welcome to in morocco

[@kevinthomas9710]

@@zombieat This was not the explanation according to the video.

[@ApricityVal]

@@zombieat huh

[@rashiidabdallah1648]

@@zombieat there was no Islamic slave trade. The Arabs that did that were not Muslims

[@bloupm620]

Generalize all berbers as black is weird

[@harrietjohnson1930]

My husband and I visited several Moroccan cities 11/2019. Excellent visit! The color, the culture, the mountains, the creativity, and the people are wonderful. We did a 1-nighter in the dessert; arrived to tent campsite on a camel. As MJ described, in the dessert night sky the stars are UNBELIEVABLY GORGEOUS. The beauty mesmerized me.

[@fishmud3264]

You visited Morocco in the future? Wow!

[@Skull211]

@@fishmud3264 lmao

[@harrietjohnson1930]

@@fishmud3264 Thanks. 2029 s/b 2019. 😉

[@wm5556]

Beautifully captured Mary Jane! I was so taken away by the beauty of this place... I didn’t want your film to end. Thank you 😊

[@SibylSVerneZEl]

If you continued on this path of looking into the indigenous people of every land you visit, you would have gold mama ❤

[@lauriekline178]

You would know that indigenous people are asiatic, not negro.

[@emanurart]

I love how you mentioned that if electricity, internet, youtube etc. ended the Amazigh people would still survive. Some of the younger generation look down on their lifestyle and want to live the city life but forget that owning your own land and growing your own food is true wealth and freedom.

[@nvirojoe]

Yes well put

[@NOGoodBADGirl]

Such a inspiration! I’ve been watching you for years!

[@straligh]

Mary Jane I have been following you for years! Thank you for exploring this Beautiful planet. I have learned alot just by observing you on your journey. God has blessed you with curiosity, strength, and wisdom. Thank you for sharing.🙏🏽

[@sibaoporlassanti6417]

the berber are not black. some black moroccan are the decendents of sultan slaves or sultan mercenaries

[@AtmaureanNoble7]

Morocco expands beyond the sea into the Americas. There is a difference between a Ancient Berber and a modern day Berbers.

[@NewVideoTech3000]

@@AtmaureanNoble7 sorry but we have written history

[@Channel-ml4qv]

Exactly, this video is very disingenuous to Moroccans and I think she hasn’t gotten a lot of backlash for saying this stuff because most of the people watching are foreigners.

[@RR-ri4vn]

@@AtmaureanNoble7 the Olmec was not black and the Berbers are not black

[@AtmaureanNoble7]

@@RR-ri4vn there is a difference between ancient Berbers and modern Berbers. The Olmec were negriod and some had the Mongoliod admixture.

[@lissaunique]

I love your videos! ❤️ I hope you really reach your goal and visit every single country ‼️😍

[@adewalefolarin1376]

I have heard about morroco and the people , beautiful and good people...hoping to visit Morocco soonest.

[@lailaabir8698]

You are more than welcome to come to Morocco 🇲🇦🇲🇦❤️❤️❤️

[@lisahudson4746]

You have done an amazing job recording this video. I am going to share this with my students during our International Fest. So informative and on point. This place is so beautiful.

[@saidlamri3838]

I appreciate you SO much for showing my people the native amazight moroccans. Rarely get to see videos like these on the net.

[@coniyhokiro9396]

This was so....touching, you looked like you belong there, it is absolutely amazing!

[@sarareid2038]

This was an amazing production Mary Jane.👍 Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@moonlightmelody5527]

The way you create a visual story is amazing! Can't wait to make Morocco one of my travel destinations one day. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@prettyclever2932]

Such a unique and traditional way of life, being revisited ❤️. Beautiful

[@pro_cora4774]

This Might Be Your Best Video Thus Far. Thank You For Sharing This With Us ❤

[@jewel3567]

Bravo 👏🏾 This was the best,beautiful and relaxing too. Thank you MaryJane ❤

[@cyndievans2218]

Maryjane, this was an excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing beautiful Morocco with all of us! It's really inspiring me to want to go! Many blessings to you on your future travels. I look forward to seeing your new adventures. Shalom! ☺️👏👏👏

[@gwenie77able]

I just smiled for the entirety of this video! What a amazing place!

[@wellbodisalone]

Culture in Morocco is beautiful. Can't wait to visit some cities soon. Greetings form Sierra Leone!

[@csx3180]

This looks nothing like most of morocco, it's just a small part in the desert.

[@havilahkuush7110]

The Amazigh "Tuareg" tribe are the offspring of the Ancient Egyptian tribe called "Meshwesh". They ruled ancient Egypt for thousand of years. They worshipped Set. We Cushites worshipped Amun. Study ancient Meshwesh👍 lesson from a Somali Cushite🇸🇴

[@mzgormn]

Wow how impressive! A Somali Cushite ✊🏽

[@idkwhothisis6617]

Most say we are believed to descend From Tin hinan who came From Tafilalt morocco.

[@sholaebofin6090]

That's good more of this information is coming to light 👍

[@chopitupradio4286]

Thats funny because my Amazigh friend told me they use to worship Amun

[@phillybulphillybul4319]

Forest Whitaker is it Touareg the Germans took their freedom and created the Touareg car

[@Victoria-cm4jr]

Wow..the beauty of that country is beyond words...one of the best videos ever !

[@EdwardSmart]

Great video and a nice piece of History conveyed! Fantastic views from your room. Delicious looking food. Thanks for sharing.

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

What a beautiful country , I visited it 4 times . Amazing Atlas mountains , souks and Atlantic sea. A great video, bringing back those wonderful memories , especially the Sahara experience. Thank you .😍😍

[@shalimardavis-stroman4091]

This was great. My father was stationed at a base near Casablanca. I started 1st grade in Morocco. Arabic was the language that was spoken. I wish I was older and that I could have learned Arabic. Even though I was young I still have some very fond memories. 🙂

[@shuraymerriweather4456]

So beautifully done. Amazing authentic interpretation.

[@sherryo8432]

Thank you for this! You have the best content on KZbin!!!!

[@NkemOnyeka12]

I have started traveling the world and I’m DEFINITELY going to take this tour!

[@jeffcarmicheal3512]

Thank you so much for this video! I really love it and hope you make more of the Moroccan way of life. A side note: when you covered your head with the green scarf, you looked like a Princess of the Amazigh. Yes, gorgeous! 😍

[@anteversus8471]

Seriously ?

[@funkyredhead1]

So interesting!! Very informative. Loved this footage! Looking forward to more! Thank you.

[@thehoneyedone3259]

Your videos are amazing these days.... You going to higher heights, love love love!!!!!

[@lifestylechanges1105]

@maryjane great job on on this video. I learned a lot, and thank you for the Beautiful landscape. Looking forward to more of your creative content. 👏👏

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Thank you for taking us with you through your Vlogs🤗🤗🤗

[@jocilynwatkins1027]

This video was top tier my favorite ever!❤️❤️❤️ Amazing experience

[@BoHeaux]

Morocco is an amazing country and it’s so different from city to city. So far one of my favorite trips. I’d like to go back and visit again. Your tour guide looks like a guy we had named Khalid. 🙂

[@hillsane9262]

Did or can you visit Western Sahara or is entry still very controlled?

[@themoroccanball]

@@hillsane9262you can still go there with no issues. Only catch is that there’s a wall in between a zone that’s not controlled by Morocco and then there’s the rest which you can go to freely

[@tt3792]

you're absolutely gorgeous and this was an amazing video, but you definitely don't look amazigh or moroccan lol. The people who told you you did were probably just trying to start a conversation with you as i know that's a tactic many moroccans use when around tourists. Regardless, thank you for sharing our culture to the world and I hope you come back to visit! The north is also rich with Amazigh culture that is similar yet unique to the Amazigh people of the south :)

[@prisoner_of_hope8386]

What a beautiful video!! I am so glad this came up in my recommendations! Thank you this beautiful glimpse into this noble realm. Definitely subbing!! Well done, sis!

[@mikam2991]

Wow MJ this was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing,❤️🙏🏾

[@brlevert]

How amazing!!! Morocco 🇲🇦 has always been an ultimate destination for me for so many reasons. Can’t wait. Ina few months. How are the bugs there in the desert? In the tents? Hotels? Etc…!? Be safe!

[@faithfaith174]

Do go I’m addicted im going in 2 months you will love it, not much bugs just beautiful food and beautiful people 😊

[@Famemusicoffical]

@@faithfaith174 how was it??

[@faithfaith174]

@@Famemusicoffical amazing I go every 3 months

[@Famemusicoffical]

@@faithfaith174 I wanna go and get in touch w my roots but jus a lot of negative stigma and including sim of these comments but imma do more research and hopefully eventually make tht trip

[@faithfaith174]

@@Famemusicoffical don’t mind negative comments it will prevent you from exploring just go for it 😊

[@AREiAM-ql7yu]

What you've experienced is what I want for my daughters. May you be blessed with the best that this life has to offer.

[@LooseJointhiphopdance]

This is really cool vlog of your experience in Morocco. Makes me want to go there. I know one day I will because I have a dance friend there. I'm from New York and saw in the comments that you are from Jersey. Hey neighbor, I'm from Brooklyn. I traveled a lot before the end of 2019. Will start traveling again. I will also document my travels. Great informative video.

[@sharonqaranivalu5152]

MJ that shade of green on you is phenomenal!!

[@elsahrawi760]

Don't disrespect Moroccan history lady.

[@viciousv9671]

??

[@salamouedraogo6228]

Stop your nonesense and régionalisme pride, Morocco is beautiful country that we are need to visit

[@elsahrawi760]

@@salamouedraogo6228 You are welcome to Morocco if you're not trying to change our history for your own personal agenda.

[@salamouedraogo6228]

@@elsahrawi760 I love Morocco and it's people,what way are you talking about?I am Muslim and that's the only way I know, tribalism, régionalisme, pride,are not part of islam,when you get out that mindset,you would treat everyone like brother

[@smileyface3296]

​@@salamouedraogo6228 yes but every people have his own histtory imagine come to your country and try to change history of the country

[@ifegrady2727]

That was wonderful! I am going to Morocco in October and a friend sent this to me. Thanks so much for sharing your travels. I am of course subscribing. Have you been to Lisbon? Will be there in September. I’m looking forward to checking your channel out.

[@PillarsAndStrategies]

Shalom from Pillars & Strategies. Thank you. I bet it was a spiritual experience. Looks like you found your tribe ❤️

[@kingfedrick4698]

You learn a lot when you go and see things for your self

[@twinflames4249]

I was so surprised when l heard welcome Rastarfari as a rasta living in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹, love this video. I will subscribe

[@janicejames3005]

Hi Trini. From a Trini in Triniland

[@mitziepoo5869]

I have been to Marrakech via Casablanca a few years ago but I didn't see any naturally Black people. Everyone that I encountered looked mixed. The Atlas mountain in July had snow covered mountains and cool! I love the food!

[@izzzzi8480]

They arent mixed thats the natural look of amazigh people or arabs they have most of tge time olive skin color

[@ditocerto]

@@izzzzi8480 there are plenty of mixed people in morroco. Plenty all over the main cities.

[@soufiane1414]

@@izzzzi8480 Incorrect, the original Amazigh & Arabs would be classified as “black” today.

[@psionicpowers132]

@@soufiane1414 Mixed aka Mertizos

[@gladystaylor7122]

What is considered natural black? No one really knows. A lot of our identity is based on what Europe/America has described us to be or look like.

[@turanalli4310]

I enjoyed this video.., Thanks for bringing us a video such as this..,I would love to go there.., Keep up the good work and thanks for videos..,

[@janelleflagg7154]

Wow you are so beautiful you look like you belong there! My father lived in Morocco for 4yrs serving in the military and I have a Moroccan rug from there it's over 50yrs old!

[@barringtonwilsox]

Thank you for your travel experience. Your appearance in the green head wear symbolized authenticity.

[@summerwinters228]

Also the Berbers make tile. They have made it for centuries.

[@dinomuzak5187]

Amazigh*

[@Imdoingme-ov5bt]

Thank you beautiful soul for sharing this!!!!! It’s life changing to even watch this video!!!!

[@ManOfProminence]

My favorite video by you BY FAR!

[@idkwhothisis6617]

Thank you for going to my home Ouarzazate! I hope you liked it😍✌🏾 u shouldve worn our traditional clothes❤️‍🔥 also yall took the long way to merzouga😭 theres a faster one which is like 2 hours.

[@gracie99999]

yup the traditional outfits look super comfy

[@abeck0856]

Thx Maryjane. Was scheduled to visit May 2021. Issues with travel agency 😩. Definitely going to make the journey there.

[@carolyng651]

Bravo I really enjoyed this. Thanks so much for posting

[@dawnbrooks1309]

What an amazing trip! On my bucket list for sure.

[@raesarchives]

This is beautiful, even more eager to go Morocco

[@MarcCrespo9303]

la grande majorité des berbères ont la peau claire au maroc,il n'y a que certaines région dans le sud ou ils sont métissés

[@guybertrandbassanena958]

Et noir

[@nene8806]

I am so happy I found your page . I appreciate your content so much . Thank you for sharing your experiences with us . ❤

[@JelaniB28]

You should definitely have a million subscribers by now. You make great videos. I can’t make this make sense.

[@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988]

0:36 Original Moroccan woman. It's probably a picture dated to the mid-19th century. The majority of the population before the Suez Canal were dark skinned people

[@obeahman6286]

Can u elaborate on this idea (before the suez canal)

[@lightupbahc5166]

They are the original people not the light skin there now....called the Moors expelled from Spain....Black Hebrew

[@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988]

@@lightupbahc5166 Yes

[@lightupbahc5166]

@@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 If you want they many things to share with you on history of Morocco....All started with the Moors ruled Spain know before as Iberia...France, Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland...All most of Europeans states...

[@elsahrawi760]

Wrong

[@AS-ir8rv]

The Berber people is not Black

[@guybertrandbassanena958]

Si

[@user-mv1fd4hs7e]

They Africans?!

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@sharonfrazier2460]

Mary this vlog is a great adventure for you also due to the historical content you have also. Wow!😊💯👍🥰. Morocco is very interesting to view.

[@gracie99999]

would love to go there that’s for sure! such style, culture and beauty generally

[@faith6439]

Thank-you for this important Black History! Keep up the good work! Bless!

[@amazigha5045]

its not ADOS HISTORY OR BLACK HISTORY!

[@scarlettryder9780]

@@amazigha5045 Ur annoying

[@samloves9529]

@@amazigha5045. We blacks in America.. recognize our own people. Deuteronomy 28:37 “And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.”

[@paulmay68]

It's not black history Moroccans are Caucasoids with all shades of skin colour ...they are not sub Saharan blacks clown.

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

I enjoyed every minute of this video

[@bertvirgo57]

Amazing! Love this!💙

[@azaiahyahkob6466]

Thank you for sharing your journey I'm watching from Portland ,Oregon N-Amerika I enjoy the content and all the educational information

[@sonjabridgeman6454]

I love watching this young lady she is living her best life

[@tuliptea1249]

This was an amazingly pleasant treat and I learned so much. The people and their way of life are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@annwinters2830]

Amazing, thanks for bringing us along 🙏

[@kenzamiriam]

Love this video. Thank you for making this.

[@youtim5818]

amazigh its mean free human, Thank you for introducing my country, and I hope you enjoyed it. Greetings to you from the High Atlas Mountains AZUL 😊✌

[@prisoner_of_hope8386]

What does Azul mean in your language. I see it in comments when I listen to desert blues. In Spanish it means blue.

[@youtim5818]

@@prisoner_of_hope8386 It means peace

[@prisoner_of_hope8386]

@@youtim5818 lovely. Thank you.

[@youtim5818]

@@prisoner_of_hope8386 you welcome

[@RegentDeMarquis005]

The palm 🌴 trees of new orleans (the Northgate sea port entrance of the washitaw al maurikanos empire) are the same as those of Florida and morocco

[@frankmorgan2772]

Berber is viewed by many as a derogatory term and Berbers therefore refer to themselves as Imazighen, or Amazigh people in singular form, which means free men. Most contemporary Berber speakers are now Muslim, due to the large Arab influence and occupation on the Maghreb. Traditionally, however, many Berbers/Imazighen people were also Christians.

[@SandyBottomRanch]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. "Blessed are the feet that brings glad tidings."

[@PositiveVibesOnly82]

I really enjoyed watching. Morocco is definitely on my list. ❤️

[@Salouaibaline]

Love how you portray this beautiful side o Morocco that many people don't know. Keep up the good work :)

[@sjs2j305]

Beautiful! Beau -ti - ful! I loved this. TFS MJ! ❣️

[@warriortheafghanone]

amazing thanks for inspiring such positive things ı love it🥰

[@francafattori8998]

yes they are Moroccans!!! 🇲🇦👑🇲🇦 Amazighen from Ouarzazat...Machallah 🌟🌟🌟

[@cheyennefrance6145]

I see your getting your mojo back..."GREAT JOB!"

[@creoleviking8433]

Awesome Maryjane! Thank you.

[@mountfakoacademy6427]

Another great, enlightening video. Thank you.

[@1systa]

I love this more educational content 🇲🇦

[@powerfulbeingtheyoutuberev309]

Can't wait to order my Morocco Guide. GodSPEED MaryJane‼️💕

[@crystalshealthandwellnessj347]

Thank you MJ this is so cool. I would love to travel there one day.

[@sonianofear7738]

Absolutely excellent video. Very enchanting. ❤