The REAL ESSAOUIRA, Morocco 🇲🇦

[@sedoff1948]

Alas, Essaouira has changed so much since the 70s. It’s now inundated, to put it mildly, with tourism. Most the little Berber shops and kiosks are now latte cafés and trinket shops. I used to camp off the beach which is now a five star hotel. The young , as this vlogger is, is oblivious to when traveling wasn’t visiting globalized tourist venues. The ramparts, by the way, was where Orson Welles filmed scenes from“Othello”. The sea off the ramp as is where my deceased friend Chris, an American novelist, and I sailed in his self made sailboat, drinking a few Stork beers. One of the deserted islands was once penal colony. And there is indeed a castle in the sand, between Diabet and Ess. It was a sultan’s palace now half submerged at low tide and listing. Apparently, the song, Castles Made of Sand was written before he arrived but it is fitting and perhaps prophetic.

[@gto281]

Just arrived from a week vacation in Essaouira and like you said in the video it was exactly what i expected and i loved it

[@ChrisKermis]

Good stuff, glad you enjoyed it!

[@vikingh3008]

Can you use usd $ most places or is it essential to exchange to the Moroccan 🇲🇦 currency ?

[@ChrisKermis]

I never saw USD used there. I just withdraw local currency from ATMs

[@vikingh3008]

@@ChrisKermis ah ok, 👍

[@cassandra2685]

So beautiful The fresh fish The sea urchins are amazingly delicious This place looks like Monopoli southern Italy in the Puglia region. It’s so interesting how much Arabic influence southern Italy has in its architecture. Marocco looks dreamy I want to go ❤

[@ChrisKermis]

Essaouira is really something special, well worth visiting along with many other gems in Morocco

[@andgainingspeed]

This channel is building up quite a catalogue of places to visit in Morocco. That shot of the random horse running by was an unexpected highlight. 👍

[@ChrisKermis]

That horse took me be surprise waking down that dusty path! The catalogue of places in Morocco is going to be extended a little further over the next weeks. Tangier next, a real highlight for me!

[@Mauruud]

Is it safe in marakesh?@@ChrisKermis

[@franktiesteel7868]

I first came here in 2004 and went home with a house!!!I live here now and am so happy!!Yes it's altered but where hasn't?

[@peterschulte9174]

I be Februar 25 in Ess , may meet for q Coffee?

[@GPosner8]

Superbly done as always Chris. What I truly enjoy is your genuineness. You always showcase the people and places you visit. Great job mate👍👏🏻✌️🤙

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you!

[@sallygibson826]

Absolutely love your videos. Your reviews are very balanced. I've just booked myself a holiday to Morocco. I can't wait.

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you, have a great time in Morocco!

[@SonarMaghreb]

Beautiful country

[@ChrisKermis]

It really is!

[@memusetoo]

Great vlog, Chris! You really captured the essence of Essaouira!

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you!

[@JillT123]

Thank you Chris! Am pla nning my trip to Morocco and you have become one of my main guides as to where to go. Think I better add Essaoira to the itinerary....

[@ChrisKermis]

Good stuff! If you make it up to Tangier don’t miss a trip to Tetouan, it’s a real gem!

[@techlife9853]

ESSAOUIRA is really beautiful ..thanks for sharing Chris

[@ChrisKermis]

I loved spending time here, so close to Agadir and yet so different!

[@techlife9853]

@@ChrisKermis I ve been to Agadir a number of times even had a hire car last time I was there in 2022 - Made the mistake of not going to Essaouira ....Will definitely go next time Im in Morocco

[@ChrisKermis]

As did I my first time in Morocco, it was my top want to visit this trip, though I actually ended up loving Tangier the most

[@abdelmrabet100]

thanks bro for the lovely video about my country ....do miss it a lot

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@keithbrandon8540]

Hi Chris. Subscribed and 😊watched your v😊ery 😊well filmed and edited videos for a long time. You have show😊n many interesting countries and your take on all you visit is informative and honest. My wife and I enjoy the Moroccan viseos as we live her most of the time though preparing for our Tunisian adventure bext week. Thanks and hope you get many more subscribers as you truly deserve a wide audience. 👍

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you! PM me on Instagram if you need some advice on Tunisia. I travelled around the country very recently. The videos will come but not in time for you

[@neowisek7757]

Love the videos! You're always welcome in our country ❤

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you! It was awesome being there

[@holistichouse]

Really apperciate the authenticity of your videos!

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you!

[@regatta2k]

Love your videos, Chris. The best in my opinion. Keep-up with the good work

[@ChrisKermis]

Thanks again, really appreciate it!

[@chel8229]

i love essaouira every year i go to this magnificent city my favorite * anjoy bro peace and love

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you, it was great to be there!

[@J.G.V.610]

Posiblemente una de las ciudades mas bonitas de Marruecos. Cada año acabo en ella mis escapadas por el pais...

[@Ali22605]

Love from Morocco 🇲🇦👏

[@ChrisKermis]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@philippeschluechter2805]

Nice to see Diabat today.1970 my bro.brough me there and we spend two month in the village.

[@ChrisKermis]

Wow it must have been a very different experience back then!

[@wrzlygummidge]

Just found your channel (subbed), watched all Morocco vids, They've been really useful in planning for 8 day trip to Morocco next week.. Nice one Chris, thanks for sharing. atb

[@ChrisKermis]

Good stuff, glad you enjoyed the videos and hope you have a great trip!

[@michaelanthonytollan]

great review , thanks to the one you did about Agadir , I went loved it back to Tenerife to plan next holiday to Essaouira hehe but how much was the lobster lunch ?

[@ChrisKermis]

Glad you liked it! I preferred Essaouira for its smaller town vibe, it’s really different to Agadir! I don’t remember exactly how much the lobster cost, but I think it was somewhere around 40 Euros. A lot cheaper than having something like that at home and it was genuinely really good! I made a food video of Essaouira on my other channel Nosebaggin if you want to see more from there

[@michaelanthonytollan]

@@ChrisKermis yeah I have seen it , well done . thanks a lot and you work much appreciated , you should come and do one in Tenerife as well haha

[@ChrisKermis]

@@michaelanthonytollan I was there for almost a week before my last Morocco trip, took a break from filming there though and just relaxed 🙂

[@mikebravo7030]

Price of lobster coast is 1 Euro Unit

[@lindaroth6273]

​@mikebravo7030 that means nothing. Gram?

[@chrishurkey8505]

you are welcome Chris in Morocco

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you!

[@Wiselion1980]

Thanks for sharing ur experience with us❤

[@ChrisKermis]

Thanks for watchng!

[@abdelmrabet100]

best city ...my relaxing and chilling out city ... can't wait to go back again ❤

[@Abdo-785]

Essaouira-city is Amazigh ⵣ and one of the oldest city in Morocco ،By the way, the influence of the Jews is very large in this city

[@Jessika.888]

Just wondering about the beautiful random horse towards the end. So random, so essaouira!

[@ChrisKermis]

It’s crazy, just completely out of the blue!

[@Rkhalid224]

Simplement génial

[@annewhite5442]

Looking forward to more of Tunisia

[@ChrisKermis]

It's certainly coming!

[@saucynoodles1740]

My city ❤

[@GriguerSimohamed]

You are always welcome in Morocco.❤

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you!

[@Sam-ju7nz]

Merci de la visite de cette ville aux tresors Atlantes anthiques....

[@jackyAmar13]

Jimmy didn't go there he went to Marrakech and sleep most of the time.

[@carolhech3136]

Any suggestions for accommodation jn Essaouira?

[@IlonaBoussif-yd2mz]

Well done ✅

[@ChrisKermis]

Thank you!

[@naimanaima9611]

Willkommen in Marokko

[@eleanorgoldsmith7027]

About to visit...any tips on getting a sim card?!

[@ChrisKermis]

Just get one at the airport on arrival if you want to go the old fashioned route or get an eSIM before you arrive. I don’t recall the best network or prices but it’s worth checking google for the latest anyway

[@ronan2468]

Orange Sim at the Airport great value

[@BrunellaCosta]

If I had to choose between Essaouira or Tanger?

[@ChrisKermis]

Really impossible to say, it depends what you personally are looking for - I love both! Essaouira is more relaxed, walkable and a great seaside vibe. Tangier is a bigger city, vibrant and with interesting history. Both have great food in their own ways and I made videos of the food in both on my other channel. You'll have an amazing time whichever you choose!

[@Mark-dk4fe]

How can you show us the lobster without mentioning the price? It must be nice to live in a world where price is no limitation. Bon appetit

[@ChrisKermis]

I think the bill came to around 60 Euros or so for the lobster, sides and a small additional course, shared between 2 people. Cheap by European standards but of course more expensive than what I would normally eat in Morocco. Please don’t make assumptions that price is no limitation to me, that was a one off treat.

[@Jessika.888]

60 Euros is a lot. I´ve visited Essaoura multiple times and I wouldn´t pay more than 40 euros for that. Though it looked delish. @@ChrisKermis

[@HardBakala]

@@Jessika.888 30

[@khalidkhald9324]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@FilipinaTransTravels]

Which side is it I just arrived Essaouira

[@ChrisKermis]

What are you looking for?

[@FilipinaTransTravels]

@@ChrisKermis looking for like crabs or shrimps

[@PerfumePursuit]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@aladepollo4833]

😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@jeanveith157]

Vu et revu.....

[@svetlanavasic]

You miss to tell us price for lobster

[@mehrshadarshadi2340]

You stock there😂

[@Michael.Astaroth]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JanetThompson-e2j]

Lovely video of your visit. Shame you didn't know how to pronounce it's name

[@ChrisKermis]

At least you liked the video! 😊

[@solo14-g5l]

[@spaceoddity2485]

Make a video when you actually know a few things about the town

[@ChrisKermis]

Did you meet Hendrix there? 🤣