WALKING THE STREETS OF MOROCCO & Dealing With Hustlers

[@davenelson9505]

You usually put prices, How much was the Lamb Tagine?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I wrote it down but forgot to include it in the video. It was 100 dirhams or about $11 USD for the food and a bottle of water.

[@sambensediq8934]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos damn that's expensive. It shouldn't cost more than 25 dirhams

[@user-jp1py2nb2p]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos You got robbed. That costs only 3 dirhams! I hate how people take advantage of tourists.

[@leoaksil4085]

@@user-jp1py2nb2p you mean 3 dollars

[@leoaksil4085]

Lamb tajine is usually 25 dirhams. Chicken is 20 dirhams. Drinks are around 10 to 15 dirhams. *10 dirhams is ~1 dollar *

[@micheldonnant9033]

Thank you. I love Moroccan architecture, style, and colors.

[@ahmedmiftah8308]

Morocco is fabulous

[@rprtodd]

I visited Morocco 6 years ago and loved the beautiful architecture and bazaars in particular. I can’t wait to go back although next time I will be more prepared for the bartering and hustling. Great video

[@annakut1723]

Thank you fir showing Marocco.Architecture is very unique and very interesting.Beautiful vlog.Have a save trip.I love to watch your channel👍

[@أمأويس-ر6ج]

Hello 🇲🇦🌷🇲🇦

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

As an antiques dealer, I really enjoyed the passion and expertise of the gentleman 20 minutes in.

[@zozzarogeorge6720]

I drove all of Morocco about 25 years ago in my Landrover, love that country.

[@KilpatrickProductions]

Loving these videos, my buddies and I are leaving for Morocco in March for a cycling trip. Thanks for the great content Gabriel

[@أمأويس-ر6ج]

Hello 🇲🇦🌷🇲🇦

[@artlife5685]

Good idea 👍

[@DanielSmith-sl3pv]

Wow- the architecture is very unique & nice... Congrats on your +500k subscribers! Keep travels & digging it!

[@yvesthesleeve]

Wow, that was a not too cheap plate of food in the beginning of the video.... But I suppose it's the location... 😀😀

[@teritran_theTurtleTraveler]

Your Morocco vlogs have been amazing so far; keep them coming--totally enjoy every seconds of these scenes 💯✌🏼

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet. :)

[@oldgiant8966]

Morocco is great to visit, always Sunny and great city's, beaches, and culture to Explorer. Loved IT.

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

Quite an impressive coverage starting with the streets, markets, the old fortress and various antique items also staying at such hotel must have a different feeling and never seen such a unique style of bathroom, looking more to see from Morocco.

[@edwardsbarbara25]

Thank you so much for taking us into these different worlds! And, I think your previous cameras did fine! We just appreciate you for taking us along!

[@dreammfyre]

I love these inner courtyards with plants and trees. Very classy.

[@kippsguitar6539]

You have that in beautiful Andalusia too

[@marafarnham595]

Very beautiful! Thank you Gabriel for showing us Morocco 😊☀️❤ stay safe 🙏

[@أمأويس-ر6ج]

Hello 🇲🇦🌷🤗

[@eakerz5642]

I remember holidays with my parents in the early 1990's. They carried a big ass VHS Camera and many people didnt want to be filmed. Something with protecting their spirit I think.

[@adamweishaupt2846]

More likely they didn't want their scams and cons caught on camera!

[@nak1509]

@@adamweishaupt2846 Morocco wasn’t touristic in the 1990’s so no scammers or con artists more like ppl don’t want to be filmed

[@nak1509]

@@breal101 It ain’t that deep, the 1990’s were a different time they just did not want to be filmed.

[@AdventureElliot]

I had chicken tagine in Valencia Spain with my Moroccan Airbnb hosts and it was easily one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Very hot at first. Oh, and they usually eat it with their hands. Take care, looking forward to more vids

[@أمأويس-ر6ج]

Hello 🇲🇦🌷🇲🇦

[@ricetteouladabdoune5322]

How beautiful is simplicity, as if you are living in an era of ancient history

[@Travelwithchris]

I miss Morocco so much bro! Thanks for bringing back all the good memories!

[@stephan_hamel_2749]

Funny, I had the same kind of scams in Tunisia where people tell you about these "festivals" just to lure you into their "tours". I love travelling in Arab countries but these scams gets annoying after a while.

[@RibZe1]

Ignore or avoid everyone that approaches you, they only want your money, and if they don't get that they waste your time.

[@oussamaelazhar1334]

We are not arabic country , we are amazigh original from north africa , arab people are in the the middle east

[@simokora-sw7gs]

i got scamed in new york city so that happend everywhere

[@billgangsta539]

@Dima rac that is very true!

[@helenvwalker7919]

I found that the people of Meknes were quite private people. I tried to respect that when I was there. In the obvious tourist sites it is a different matter, there it is a reciprocal arrangement, both parties stand to gain.

[@johnpanagiotopoulos8539]

Such a old and unique city, love it.

[@helenep7062]

Wow Gabriel 😍I wonder if they would allow me to wear Moroccan clothing the whole entire trip I want the full thrill the square is amazing also the antique shop had some pieces while u walked in the shopping market I seen some beautiful dresses I would definitely buy

[@Kitiwake]

Of course you can.. The hustlers don't care what you wear.

[@stevegram9000]

Meknes is a interesting place. There was hotel I stayed there once that had been the hot spot in the 70s. It had fallen to disrepair by the time i was there in 2000, but you could still sense the glory it had been.

[@fromthethrone]

Great, a little bit creapy. You are very brave to travel like this by yourself alone

[@erolish]

It’s creepy and not creapy,. You don’t need to be brave to actually travel to Morocco, as it’s regarded to be one of the safest countries in the world.

[@stereomaster4231]

What's creepy about solo travel?

[@fromthethrone]

@@stereomaster4231 It's nothing creapy about solo travelling, it was the secluded dark hotel and remote hidden streets that I had in mind. If you misteriously dissapear and become a missing person there, nobody would ever find you.

[@khadrasebaai6013]

@@erolish you are right about what you said about Morocco 🇲🇦 we’re the safest country in the world all so the friendliest people in the world 🌎 I don’t like when some people go to visit deferent country with deferent culture thank you 😊

[@nestor140]

When I've been in Marocco i figured they disguise their phone masts like palmtrees like you see here 32:09 on the left. Just a small fact i kinda liked and wanted to share here. Thanks for the great journeys Gabriel :)

[@fromthethrone]

This camera makes much better picture, more colorful and clear than previous one

[@kihelheim7831]

As a father of 4, who's basically stuck in the Midwest and unable to explore the world, thank-you for your channel Gabe! I watch bright and early before the family rises while pumping iron! 🤙 Much love from Green Bay

[@m-taf731]

Old style ally markets probably looked the same for the past 1000 years. Amazing

[@Ojstra]

Wow, amazing experience. These hustlers seem very well experienced and trained to sell themselves as tourist guides and traders. Simply another world, such as Egypt and some other Northafrican or Arabian countries.

[@simokora-sw7gs]

bro i got scamed in LA and Las Vigas so that happend everywhere

[@levinawalsh2015]

Awesome Video 👌. Thanks So Much for taking us there.☘✌.

[@bennybelton709]

Hello, I've been watching your video for years, your videos always show us the real culture and life of different people, really thank you for sharing!

[@digitalhermit8928]

Congrats on 500k my man! Been quite a ride!

[@wj-s4378]

BEAUTIFUL PLACE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I am able to see all these beautiful places & people thanks to you and your travels. My health would never allow for me to visit many of these amazing places. So I guess I'm trying to let you know that I appreciate you sharing your travels and adventures with us all..

[@marklucas8795]

Another enjoyable video from you ! Sat through it enjoying a glass of wine ! Great start to my weekend !

[@nikolaykondratyev3322]

I was in Meknes this spring and met the same Abdul character who tried to hustle me with exactly the same wording ("berber festival" etc) and mannerisms.

[@goostrey4210]

If you want ideas of nearby places to go after Morocco, how about some of the Atlantic islands like the Azores or Cape Verde? The Azores are fascinating - I went there back in 2015 - but Cape Verde would be sunnier at this time of the year.

[@KenMathTeacher]

This is awesome. I'm headed to Morocco in February (to Marrakech). I'm so excited, looks like a beautiful country, full of beautiful people and food.

[@thebuccilist]

How did it go? Were you you hassled really badly?

[@KenMathTeacher]

@@thebuccilist It was great. I love Marrakech. There were lots of vendors, but they were not pushy at all.

[@thebuccilist]

@@KenMathTeacher Got it thank you!

[@KenMathTeacher]

@@thebuccilist No worries, you're welcome!

[@thebuccilist]

@@KenMathTeacherWould you mind sharing where else you went? Very curious for my own trip planning, since you had a good experience!

[@sadaf3471]

That antique shop is so amazing

[@arttu4831]

Hey man. Nice to see new episode, at first sight im not a big fan of this "super view - wide angle". DJI satisfies the eye more. Food at the end looks delicious, I hope u show us more of food they offer in Morocco.

[@winisqm]

Love your style of showing the real second by second experience.Thank you

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@happypuppyjohn]

Congrats on 500K subs!well deserved.best travel Chanel on KZbin.

[@travelandtash]

My sister would love that shop full of old trinkets. Congrats on 500,000 subscribers! 👏👏

[@earthn1447]

I visited Morocco in 1984, 3 times. I had some very strange and confusing encounters with some men - think I was about to be kidnapped before police arrived - but I also had some very positive and reassuring encounters with men. Was able to reconnect with a very nice artist in Chefchaouen on Facebook in 2020. I purchased a hand made stool I lugged back tied to my backpack and still have. I wore a robe (people laughed at me because it turned out to be for a young man) and a scarf after which I felt people were more comfortable with me as a western woman. After that I began to love scarves and would wear them all the time. Eventually, it felt uncomfortable to not wear a scarf - I can imagine how women feel after wearing a burka for a long time- just so uncomfortable not to wear it.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I bought some shirts in India. After I saw a woman laughing at me I realized they were the shirts that women wear under their saris.

[@craigross341]

I was in Morocco for three and a half weeks in 1986. Hated it.

[@s125ish]

Why

[@craigross341]

@@s125ish You get hassled all the time. The whole country is dysfunctional. Everybody is looking for the short money, the quick scam, the easy solution. They should have a massive tourist industry - bigger than Spain's - and they should be rich because of it. But they can't stop looking to cheat you. Utterly self-defeating. You get really bored with it very quickly. My sociology lecturer, Fabian Society, progressive, lefty colleague wouldn't listen to me. He and his wife took their camper van to Morocco for (IIRC) a month. They lasted two days.

[@nato4287]

Well it appears I was correct about your first guide weaving through an impossible maze in order to get you to think you need his services.

[@maryrosed8475]

Well in Morocco high unemployment and very low wages and no social welfare. So people depend on tips and tourists can be hassled. But most Moroccans mean well it is just about survival.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It depends which side of the square you're on. From where I first met him it's the same distance either way, so it doesn't matter too much. He took me directly there on the first day, but the route is more time spent in the alleys instead of walking across the square.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Yanks are fair game

[@maryrosed8475]

@@kippsguitar6539 Moroccans try it on with every nationality! I am Irish and we end up giving them lots of money. Somehow you fall for their sob stories and most of them are poor. They depend on tips and the goodwill of tourists. There are so few tourists now it must be hard.

[@TS-pq8km]

Morocco has some great wines. I would love to see you take a tour of a wineshop or even a vineyard if possible. Congrats on your subscriber numbers

[@TS-pq8km]

Just did a little research and it turns out that Meknes is a centre for Moroccan winemaking

[@LadyMul]

The one where Gabriel almost wonders into someone’s living room 🤣

[@dolorescardenas3853]

So beautiful, can't wait to travel again! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@b.m.48933]

That was so funny when you said, "Oh man, here we go again," lol. I know how you felt and that is exactly what ai would have said as well. By the way, your "tour guide" was hawking you from afar, lol... so funny

[@DavidNandi]

This was a really beautiful piece. I love the arabic blend and architecture in morocco

[@halaldunya918]

Looks run down in loads of shots. Almost like Brazil. North Africa is horrible, never go there (glad I'm not from there).

[@alexanderxinkov7083]

Amazigh not arabs

[@geergrl13]

Awesome video! Can’t wait for the next one.

[@sometimesrex]

Have a safe trip Gabriel! cool intro music!

[@schnorpel]

I learned some Arabic from some hustlers last february in Egypt. "It's a gift" means "You have to pay"

[@Resmith18SR]

My ex wife used to say the exact same thing.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Haha true

[@adilsailm6170]

Finally someone can vlog my city Thank you

[@trevorrandom]

Love a Random walk around somewhere I've never been 😁👍

[@saidkhadraoui1169]

Thank you Gabriel for this documentary, for my country 🇲🇦👋❤️

[@bozenaksiezopolska7501]

Hi thank you so much for showing Morocco it's a wonderful place on earth I've been there many times next year I have to go there, great video 🤗🤗🌺🌺

[@fistsup5700]

I think the GoPro footage is pretty awesome. The mic seems to be more omnidirectional, ambient sounds seem louder. But footage is really sharp

[@marktrvls1218]

I think the picture quality of both your cameras is equally as good, nice video 👍

[@SmellGoodTravelWell]

🔥You inspire me!! 🔥 been following you for years!!

[@thewanderer3341]

Drinking a beer 🍺 on Friday night & chillaxing with Gabe in Morocco 🇲🇦 cheers 🍻 safe travels Dude 😎👍🏼

[@yodesuyo]

For viewers who think the whole city looks like an old medina, here is a video showing how the rest of the city looks like : "Hamria - Meknes Morocco Walking Tour [4K]"

[@yodesuyo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rafEl5Wwpc2mhbs

[@rocco...]

Great video as always. I wouldn't worry too much about which camera to use. It's how you use it that matters and you definitely have a handle on that. Laying that brick work down in that square must have taken forever.

[@Xx-Anwar-xX]

just a tip from a morocan , dont ever be scared of saying no , dont bother explaining why you re not intersted, and the best way of getting rid of these hustlers is to simply ignore them and keep waking . the moment you stop and explain to them , they take it as an opportunity to put more pressure on you which can be very tyring on the long run .

[@kennethcarr2449]

Ah. The Moroccan food is great. I ate so much while I was there.. ahhhhhhh

[@Just_another_Euro_dude]

I think this man is a travelholic. No joke.

[@rocco...]

Beats 99% of the jobs out there.

[@Raylufc]

A great vlog so interesting thank you for uploading

[@freddiemercury8700]

You couldn't take us to the 3 synagogues, could you?🙏🍀💐👍

[@TheTravelerfromPhilippines]

Nice Moroccan walking, beautiful people and culture. Thanks for sharing Gabriel.

[@simpleman1380]

Go to rabat it’s a beautiful city you’ll like it.

[@sandratessem9980]

WOW!! Amazing room

[@twentyfourinvest]

Really good job on this trip. Great music, editing and narration. Now I know I'd never want to go there. What a nightmare. Thank you.

[@moroccanwarriors1609]

we happy that you not coming boring person

[@portline3]

DJI looks fine with very natural colours & exposure .....probably the better of the two. Congrats on 500k subs Gabriel......if anyone deseves it you truly do. 👍👍😊

[@italogiardina8183]

Super view appears to bend perpendiculars upon approach and facial features too if close.

[@griffmustard]

Shukran = Thank You Afwan = You're Welcome Marhaban = Welcome, as in hello, come on in !

[@kippsguitar6539]

Bugger off = leave me alone

[@kathleengray3557]

Hi Gabriel!!! Now that you’re in Morocco,why not check out Essaouira??? It’s a well kept secret & really nice…by the sea too!!! From Billy Gray( surfer/artist) from Oregon(b 1947)….ALOHA!!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Hi Kathy (or I guess Billy?), I visited Essaouira when I was in Morocco five years ago, cool town: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqvZd5uMf996kJI

[@MARC-FENIX]

Wow. The vegetables looked amazing! So healthy!

[@mouhssinedakir4974]

Hey guys I'm from Morocco I just want to say you are all welcome but the price I saw in this video is high actually . because in morocco there's a culture of negotiation allmost evrything you want to buy :) . My advice to who wants to visit Morocco. make friends with Moroccans, and the trip will be much cheaper than you expect.

[@effie-Toronto]

Great and enjoyable video Gabe

[@shemusmcquillaide]

What a stunning town! Your place where you were staying, I wonder if there is any more beautiful budget accommodation in the world than that? All in all it very much recommends Meknes and Morocco in general!

[@figfog1583]

that was fabulous! thank you so much! i hope you didn't get too dehydrated? I love it that you noticed the local cats.

[@hamza201183]

6:58 I think the cat 🐈 didn't appreciate your sarcasm 😄

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

A pretty good chance you're right.

[@hamza201183]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Hehe thanks for the reply. I wish I was in Fès, Morocco, you would have been my guest!

[@hamza201183]

For free of course, no hustle 😅😂

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks for the offer.

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I gotta go to work...but I must say your room is divine!! finish watching tonight...

[@victormen19]

This is the classic popular architecture in Morocco.

[@joanneromano1234]

Nice crisp video! Great job, great camera work!

[@Andrij_Kozak]

I want to travel to Morocco too. But it needs a month to see the highlights in the North & South.

[@LondonWalkbyLondonSocialite]

interesting market. thank you 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@victormen19]

I m in your walking Chanel :) greetings from Morocco:)

[@alexalbin2333]

Excellent, you are looking too dashing... Lots of love from Assam, india ❤️

[@aniruz3456]

Loving your Moroccan videos, music and all 🌎😍

[@Bas0000]

You know what would be really cool? (And I’ve never seen travel bloggers do this), SHOW ME THE MONEY! It would be rad to see the different coins, bills, etc from the places you travel. They’re all so artistic and historic and different. Using precautions of course-show me da monies!! 🥰

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No problem, I'll definitely show it in an upcoming video.

[@lizcarlyle2477]

Hello American with the dreamy Arabian music "Ghar Thowr" by Sight of Wonders.🤱

[@normhanson981]

Stay safe.thanks as always 👍

[@lfs-x1r]

You should use only this wide angle lens from now on. It's so much better! One can see much more at once! It's awesome!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, good to hear. I'll be using it for some of the videos depending on the scene.

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

I’ve realized in all the years of filming on KZbin you haven’t done a live stream(that I know of) maybe when you hit 1 million subs. Stay safe Gabriel

[@empireiranpersian9875]

Love Morocco and Morocco culture I hope you visit iran 👍👍

[@musavillarin6102]

Gabriel take advantage and go to the Gambia, there is direct flight from Casablanca to Banjul

[@baviation1872]

Beautiful place and all, but idk if I could handle the constant hustlers. I’d probably find myself staying in my room mostly

[@donnaleecriss5023]

the endless alleys would drive me crazy. Not sure if I like the go pro it seems to make too many movements maybe too fast movements. incredible city. Master work on on the mosaics and art work

[@stevenbatuma2013]

Thx 4 the video,am frm Uganda bt I hv loved Morocco.

[@fromthethrone]

This is very adventures, I wish I was there with you