The Sahara Desert | We Made It!

[@neilurquhart8622]

“I just assumed I’d know what I was doing”……Classic Freddie😂

[@stewartallan1440]

Youssef must have been sent by an angel. I'm sure you've imagined the day you were about to have, versus the marvelous adventure you had! Thanks for this!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I really wouldn’t have had the guts to try and cross the dunes without Yousuf- that Land Cruiser and Yousef were my guardian angels

[@JackOfski]

As an ex long haul truck driver from the Uk i used to work for a company that would go down to the ME with exports from the UK, they would have to deflate the tyres (all 18 of them) when driving on sand roads all the time and then blow them back up when back on tarmac using the trucks air compressor, one thing you must do is clean your engine and cabin filters from the sand which WILL find their way in and cause problems later on. Loving this Vlog by the way, even after spending 30 years traveling the length and breadth of Europe in a 40 tonner I still have itchy feet.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That is a COLOSSAL job for an 18 wheeler😳 I’ve booked in a service in for tomorrow to change all of the filters etc- thanks for this tip. Nothing like a road trip!

[@3obryans]

Excellent episode, Freddie! You have raised the bar on your adventures. And you unlocked a new level on the Jeep! Congrats, and keep ’em coming.

[@wrightvcx2249]

What an amazing series. One of the best on youtube.

[@mrcintheuk4641]

That guide hit the jackpot! 💰 I wonder what he was thinking when he had to show you how to put your car into 4wd and the need to lower the tyre pressures in the sand.

[@FreddieDobbs]

He knew I knew nothing- I could see him watching me from afar, and he’ll have seen people like me before😆

[@DerekFrederick-x9v]

Another great video Freddie and Monica. Your innocent ways (like with the 4 wheel drive setting) is part of your charm.

[@momarsden3053]

This has been a truly spectacular series of videos Freddie! Full marks to Monika and yourself. A joy to watch thank you. Regards, Mo 😊👍.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much, Mo:)

[@kevinshaffer1047]

never knew that a desert could be so beautiful....excellent video!!

[@grenadier_1656]

Emitting the look of anxiety mixed with excitement & elation when you followed Yousef into the dunes is a testament of leaving your comfort zone; resulting in a great experience and satisfaction. Another brilliant video F&M!👍🏻

[@FreddieDobbs]

I genuinely thought I was going to slip down into a dune crater!😆

[@cavalier-y3r]

It's like watching one of Michael Palin's 'Ripping Yarns' . Excellent tales of daring do!

[@TheWhitey321]

‘Camel Butter.. 🐪😂 Monika got you good there..! Nice one Monika..! 👏🏼😂 haha

[@FreddieDobbs]

She put me on the spot there- which was extremely unkind😆

[@kurtelkjaerhansen]

What a wonderful experience you had in the desert with these beautiful dunes and you drove well when you figured out the settings on the jeep. It was so beautiful. Thank you for this nice film.❤

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it, thank you Kurt

[@Adv207]

Your face expressions on using the 4x4 were the highlight in this episode😊 I noticed you were not using 4x4 in last episode also. Excellent video❤

[@clausentumsoton]

Sensational video Freddie, you make the experience come to life! Thanks a million!

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

My son lived in Saudi for 3 years and still goes back occasionally. He used to take his G-wagon to the dunes with his friends and he said the preferred vehicle is still the Land Cruiser by locals. It will go a milllion miles and all mechanics know how to work on them. Parts are easy as well. Toyota has models they only ship over there for the dunes.

[@The_Actual_Jordan]

Epic journey taking your SAHARA Wrangler into the Sahara!

[@davidhall2298]

An excellent tour video - enjoyed every minute. You have encouraged me to go to Morocco in my Discovery 4 later this year. I will take my wife & maybe our 2 Pomeranians. Thank you both for the inspiration.

[@FreddieDobbs]

This’ll be incredible- and with two Pomeranians too! The Discovery 4 was a car I reeeeeally considered- it’ll be superb on a trip like this. A few old Discos skipped along through Morocco every day or two on our journey- I always smile when I see them❤️

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Why not vlog it david? I for one would be most interested as I am intending going to Tafraoute in the next few years, either by car or motorcycle.

[@davidhall2298]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne I might give it a go. Can’t promise it will be Monica quality though.

[@davidhall2298]

@@FreddieDobbs They have got a bit of a bad rep but I have done 50k miles in mine without it missing a beat. I do service it regularly though.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@davidhall2298 Monica is a natural....and yes, if you're up to it, go for it! I'll be your first subscriber!!

[@junerobinson8169]

Fantastic video, throughly enjoyed the videos you’ve put out , really felt I was travelling along with you. Thanks for sharing this with us all, and taking the time to film it. See you next time 😊😊

[@camerongrayson999]

Another fantastic video. Thanks so much freddie and Monica. Looks like a fantastic experience

[@garyyoung9956]

Freddie, great trip real nice to see someone showing a trip as it actually is. Well done

[@stevesane800]

Ohh Freddie & Monika, another brilliant journey & experience of Morocco ⭐ Funny as always.

[@elizavetamixailova3848]

Bravo!

[@HannibalBarkas25]

7:49 it looks like a star dune. The most beautiful one. Have a great time in Morocco. Much love from Al Hoceima.

[@philipshore6924]

Super series. The warmth of the Moroccan people captured perfectly. 🙏 And wow, the beautiful desert landscapes.

[@duncanjowett5575]

Warmth? I never met a Moroccan who didn't try to extract money/more money from me.

[@telemaster]

This was great you two. Hope the Jeep travel vids go well - they’re fantastic

[@paulhumphrey3402]

I really loved your video of Merzouga we stayed at Haven le Chance Merzouga in our motorhome literally with our wheels in the desert sands . We had uninterrupted views of Erg Chebbi . What an experience a moment in time I will never forget.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhh that sounds GLORIOUS

[@raydowley1038]

interesting adventure and looking forward to the rest of the miles to come, and thank you for letting us come along with you both for the ride

[@GrahamWalsh-dp9mc]

Wow wow wow this series is just another level thank u both I will watch it again for sure . Was absolutely delighted to see this one was 35 mins long 🎉 And the music , perfect as usual 😍

[@FreddieDobbs]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@simonparker670]

Just superb Freddie!

[@megadirkske]

Glad you enjoyed 4x4 riding so much.

[@tomtom786]

Great episode Freddie and Monika. Fantastic sense of adventure, however I don’t think I would have had the bottle to just take off with a guy that just happened to be passing in the desert. Great viewing especially the camel butter 😂 also Merzouga high street 😂 I love how you can laugh at yourself Freddie not enough of us can do that these days. Also who needs manuals and instructions, it hasn’t held you back before. I wondered if a group of camels is called a “Lurpack?” 😮

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

Amazing content that includes the other best thing. Bikes. Thank you from those who can’t be there. Be safe.

[@qerqebabderrahmane7046]

Nice place , nice people and nice holiday for nice tourists

[@paulmenard7936]

I asked for camel butter at my local grocery store. They asked 'one hump or two hump'? Great video!

[@FreddieDobbs]

😆

[@jafer1973]

Hi Freddie thats was nice trip mate from day one. But this video was really nice. Every year take the plain from London to Marrakech but this April My plan driving to Spain and from there to Morocco by Lexus CT200 is small car but its good and reliable. Keep up the good work and thanks for the tips Best regards to you and your lovely lady. I will try the 🐪 butter 😂😂😂

[@FreddieDobbs]

I know these CT200s- bulletproof💪🏼 That’ll be an incredible trip!:)

[@UKPete]

Great video, Well done to Yusef! with his instructions I think he made your day 100 times better!.

[@FreddieDobbs]

100%! I’d never have crossed the dunes without him

[@mikewright2041]

So glad you've learned a little bit about your 4 by 4 gearbox. That will stand you in good stead on your adventures. Very capable vehicles. Cracking adventure video, Thank you.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve learned so much, Mike. I genuinely knew nothing- I can’t believe I didn’t even understand the gearbox! Now though- I’m desperate for more😀

[@frankfeely9235]

Brilliant, learning by doing, reminded me of my first off roading in a 4x4, made the same mistake trying to cross a wadi in 2 wheel drive. Never been to Morocco so thanks for giving us a quick visit

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

You need faith that it can be done...I drove up into a deep bog...branches and planks...4 weel low...all went well! Great video!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I totally buy into this now- 4x4s are so much more capable than what I thought

[@jjg1962]

A great video, hugely entertaining. I road down to Merzouga back in July, I stayed in a Dar/hotel about 5 miles south of Merzouga, and took my Harley out on the sands. Luckily/skilfully I managed to extricate myself before I got bogged down but then rented a quad bike and took that out on the dunes with a guide. As you found, it's a fabulous place to visit.

[@FreddieDobbs]

A Harley in Merzouga- THAT would be a sight❤️🏍️

[@MrBinBootin]

Next time you touch and you can’t find any wood, there’s always your head!! Great video guys very enjoyable on a wet and windy morning in Uk

[@stevef8763]

Fantastic Freddie. Your getting stuck in the sand takes me back to 1988 when I lived in Dubai, took the family into the desert and promptly got stuck, believing that I was already in 4 wheel drive but as it turned out the the lever wasn't quite forward enough to engage. A couple of Aussies came to help push and noted my front wheels weren't driving, I nudged the lever forward and hey ho off we went... the vehicle was a Toyota land cruiser 😂 cheers🍻

[@alexanderbrand5219]

Great video! Looking forward to many more 🤩

[@christopheromahony-w5p]

Freddie you are living the dream my friend

[@commodore7587]

The desert looks amazing, nice video.

[@ravistarzl]

Absolutely magical Freddie and Monica. Thank you. I got the impression you mean to drive in 4WD all the time now that you’ve discovered it. However be careful not to drive on clear asphalt or the highway in 4H - it may cause binding and could damage the jeep. Use the 4WD in slippery or loose conditions.

[@chrisandrew852]

Superb from start to finish.

[@chrissloan8953]

Great series, cant wait to see the trip east, good call great content, then for there back too the uk. more cats no doubt! i luv cats

[@mum0007.]

Amazing adventure in Morocco I love it enjoy and thank you for showing us the real Morocco tradition Morocco great country❤❤❤

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

Great video Freddie, very Indiana Jones. I'm not surprised seeing all those Toyota Landcruiser, Landcruiser are solid and built like Tanks. Every time a new Toyota Landcruiser is launch it must be celebrated, like recently The Toyota Landcruiser was launch and it's awesome Freddie.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Totally agree. And I LOVE the new Land Cruiser- the best styled model in years 😍 I saw about six in Lithuania alone- they will be a sales phenomenon I think

[@Barts79]

Awesome video guys ❤

[@Mjbiker83]

Brilliant viewing Freddie!

[@geoffreyharris5321]

Welcome back Fred you stay away too long good video mate

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Geoffrey!

[@FrankMiracola]

Another interesting well-done video- thank you Freddie and Monica!!! Just want to mention something concerning the -4WD - settings on your Jeep. Unless yours has a slip differential, you should not engage 4WD HI on a dry paved road or you will end up with serious differential and transfer case gear issues. Use the HI setting only on gravel, sand, snow or any other un-paved surface where you can roll at higher speeds than you were doing on the dunes- hence 4WD-LO which also has the advantage of engine braking when going down a steep slope. A good air pump and gauge should be part of your kit also. Keep up the fabulous work and have a blast!! 😃

[@lesterhall5310]

Fantastic Freddie truly inspirational, great filming as always from Monika. You two are truly living the dream. Good on you both. If you ever find yourself back on the Gold Coast in Aus and want to see 14 Mint Royal Enfield's jammed in a garage do let me know. All the best Lester x pat down under.

[@guyrose2239]

Wonderful … thanks both 🤗

[@JadenDowers]

Top notch job Freddie & Monika! Certainly a trip of a lifetime for both of you. Here's to hoping the two of you get to make it back to Merzouga for both the Sahara and the camel butter 😉

[@theflyinggauntlet]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. What an adventure. One of your best yet. " Camel butter". Hilarious

[@Adv207]

I’m falling in love with North African architecture of house building.❤

[@Justin_Case29]

it's moroccan not north adrican

[@dank9296]

Great video! Thanks Freddie!!👍👍😎

[@rumien1383]

Stunning scenery great video 😊

[@JIMWSMITH]

Great episode and cool series.

[@marionunez8154]

Brilliant!!

[@AdamC66]

That was excellent, thank you.

[@rayysalwa8141]

Magical 😍 Extraordinar 😍❣❣💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Creativehealing444]

Love this beautiful video and you are such fun...camel butter 😂😂 Thank you for sharing the magic ❤ 🇲🇦 ❤

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you enjoyed it:) That is the last time Monika will fool me😆🙋🏻‍♀️

[@Creativehealing444]

@FreddieDobbs she is such a cheeky one 🤣

[@peterk6666]

Excellent video, thank you for sharing.

[@russellsilverson552]

Funny to see you looking at a manual now after traveling from the UK to Morocco to see how it works!

[@tarragonadreamin]

Another gorgeous production! Why the frivolity and (contagious) laughter about the camel butter?! I saw a couple of signs in Arabic near the mechanic workshops that said Drome-Dairy. Finally the Jeep acquires some off road capability ,-) The cats are clearly attracted to the good energy you two emit.

[@paulcan58]

Top marks for letting us all know you didn’t read the manual 😅 …could have edited that out.

[@ishaqhamin]

I started watching you a couple of years ago when you drove your Boneville to Morroco. Crazy I am now watching you back there in a Jeep. lol

[@SFSomega]

"That is camel butter" 🤣🤣🤣 Btw the Jeep seems to be performing really well. I hope it gets its well deserved service after this trip!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Monika knows I believe anything I’m told!😆

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Excellent trip both, I really enjoyed following this adventure and would love to be able to do this myself. I'm not surprised that there's so many Land Cruisers. My Uncle has one in Ireland and it's had a hard life but serviced as required. 500,000 km and it needs wheel bearings but has never let him down!

[@andeanrider6355]

Learning, learning . Life is all about learning.

[@iggyzorro2406]

beautiful hotel - artistic loo door invites one to be creative.

[@ninhorrox885]

Absolutely wonderful episode Freddie. What a fantastic adventure. Well done. Thank you for taking us with you. Btw please get a little pan for boiling water instead of using the tea pot! It goes through us seeing you do that. Ours has little feet has yours? Safe trip back home

[@grahamcuthbert783]

Freddie, don't feel embarrassed about your steep learning curve on the Jeep's 4 wheel drive. I have been driving 4 wds on our family farm since the late 1970s. During the 80s and 90s I used to contract snowplough with my own John Deere 4 wd tractor for the local council. I have given so many lessons in how to engage 4 wheel drive to drivers stuck in the snow in their 4wd. I have a 25 year old Ford Ranger single cab truck that I have owned for 20 years and I usually only engage 4wd if I get stuck. If I put it in 4wd and take it out again, this then allows me to engage 4wd on the move. When I return to the road I press a switch that takes it completely out of 4wd and necessitates a stop to re-engage.

[@garethguest9493]

Amazing 🙌

[@mikerider58]

Wonderful journey ❤️

[@Frogboxer]

Great that Freddie is learning to use the 4x4...wonder if Joe at the Wurks showed him the button for two wheel drive on the Bonneville....though now with electric bikes I guess that would be more and more viable and practical.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I was wondering if we’re close to 2x2 motorcycles⚡️

[@Frogboxer]

@@FreddieDobbs Yes...was joking until I googled it and saw the many attempts at doing it...electrical, mechanical and hydrolic....even BMW had a go.

[@davejohnson2051]

Fantastic videos Freddy and Monica, beautiful countryside and amazing views.....how does the cammel milk taste...lol

[@knowingwhattimeitis]

Freddie, please take note to never use 4H on high traction surfaces like tarmac or concrete roads as it will destroy the drivetrain like differential, propshaft and even the transfer case. That said, I have very often used 4H on wet tarmac or wet paved roads during downpours when doing above 80kmh but be mindful to switch back to 2H before turning sharp like after a stop. If you know that you might or will forget to switch back to 2H then rather just drive in 2H but below 80kmh on extremely wet roads and heavy downpours especially if the Jeep is empty coz the back could step out and lose traction. One more trick that you will not find in the booklet is how to switch off traction control in 4H and you will need that someday when you need to charge up a very steep dune at high speed. When in P and idling, press and hold ESC button for about 5 to 8 seconds until you see ESCOFF displaying on the dashboard. 4L automatically disable traction control but you probably wont go much faster than 70km/h top speed at redline. Oh, and I was about to instruct you before you get stuck in the next episode and give the Jeep a bad reputation LOL but of course it happened in this one. I am glad that you got the much needed help.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve taken a screen shot of these tips- I hugely appreciate it!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@redzed40]

comedy gold yet again.leave it in two wheel drive for tarmac. Monica i'm upgrading you to supervising adult :)

[@KVenturi]

Damn the sand dunes looks incredible

[@IsnBotterill]

Plenty of protein in camel butter, Freddie! What a great trip you have had and well documented by you both.

[@W34Z3L]

fking hell the camel butter cracked me up

[@fiucik1]

Feels different seeing the sand dunes after such a long journey to get there, doesn't it. It's not the same to just fly there and jump on some organized tour.

[@Allan-b1p]

Thanks Freddie for taking us on such a wonderful journey. Congratulations Monica for some beautiful filming and of course the "camel butter"was superb 😂❤

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Allan! I will not forgive Monika for embarrassing me like that

[@coldfrog6542]

Freedie proper use of 4 x4 will get you to some amazing places and get you back. Study the manual. I’ve been to extraordinary place with my jeep. Fun video , easy on the camel butter😂

[@69spook]

Interesting to see where the dust comes from, we occasionally get over the UK.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Isn’t it. The Canaries get covered in this sand multiple times a year- they call it “Calima”

[@RussellBentleyoz]

As an Australian surfer, I find it highly amusing that you don't know how to 4WD. Like the ocean and swimming, off-roading is in the blood. But, I think your humble approach should help others and I guess you'll learn one way or the other. Another good episode.

[@paulinemcmichael142]

Fabulous

[@anandchoudhary7690]

Very nice video Freddie and interesting choice of music driving through the Sahara desert and using Indian desert (Rajasthani) music as background music is excellent.❤❤❤❤

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it:)

[@ianrobertson7651]

What’s that saying Freddie, all the gear,… 😂😂😂 great stuff, enjoy😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

I was waiting for this comment, Ian😆 Unfortunately I could be a meme for “all the gear and no idea”

[@JulianOLeary-nv5nc]

Oh... Freddie, Freddie, Freddie...how do I hit that hammer with this nail?..😂😂😂 tomorrow Russian Roulette with only Freddie playing...read the damn jeep instructions...Oh Freddie, Freddie 😂😂😂 beautifully filmed as always and love to you and Monika

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Julian:) It’s pathetic that I’d looked at that 4wd lever so many times and just thought “I wonder what that does…”, but was too lazy to actually bother learning

[@JulianOLeary-nv5nc]

@@FreddieDobbs you live and learn, filming exquisite as always. Look after yourself and Monika... she did you dirty... Camel butter... love it 🤣🐪🤣🐫🤣

[@keith7469]

A few little tips, never go sideways up or down a hill, always go straight up or down and read your owners manual on the speed limit you con go in 4H and 4L, have fun safely.

[@RobertMackenzie-yn8ig]

Brilliant video , can’t wait to see the next video getting Lithuania You are using the jeep as it was intended for

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Robert!

[@wulfgadebusch9586]

Just came from the latest Itchy Boots video and it is interesting to see how much the houses in the Arab world are one although Iraq is thousands of kilometres away. A lot of deserts in the last two Videos 😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve been enjoying Itchy Boots’ videos too and U thought exactly the same. Especially from when I was last in Dubai too- the design influence spreads so far

[@mick-nardini]

A cinematographers dream.