Caught in a Sand Storm Cycling The Sahara Desert

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • As we go deeper into the Sahara Desert, the weather keeps on changing moods. The wind picks up and a gloomy haze starts to engulf us. We ride on an unbelievably rocky track that saps our energy like nothing before. The landscape is magnificent though, and we find a breathtaking campsite under the wide open sky. The going keeps on being tough and we are confronted with an important choice! The beautiful and clear afternoon suddenly changes on a dime when a fast moving wall of sand approaches...
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  • @DannySound420
    @DannySound420 Рік тому +21

    Going through these tough conditions is one thing but filming it all at the same time is really something else. I have a lot of respect and thank you for showing us these incredibly remote places so cinematically. What an adventure!

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much Geert 😊 Wishing you all the best, E&M

  • @user-cc2ux9ew1r
    @user-cc2ux9ew1r Рік тому +36

    More rock that's why it was probably called MOROCCO 😂😂

  • @anthonybrewer931
    @anthonybrewer931 Рік тому +23

    To you both tough guys
    This video has brought so many memories back to me of the Moroccan Sahara when I wandered there with my wife back in 1970 as two rather young and naive backpackers. Your filming and narrative as always conjures up the real experience you are going through. Certainly no hiding away from nature’s brutal landscape .
    Such compelling viewing. Two modern day travellers in the vein of Thesiger and Burton etc.
    These are very good videos. Well done
    Take care
    Anthony

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +2

      Love to hear that it brought you back to your own travels! Thank you for the kind words about our endeavours. We walk in the footsteps of those great explorers and even that can be quite challenging. Wishing you all the very best, E&M

  • @poweredbyplants82
    @poweredbyplants82 3 місяці тому

    What a fantastic experience! For me, the best bike tour channel on UA-cam. Likeable and authentic. Thanks for taking me along.

  • @TheRealJerseyJoe
    @TheRealJerseyJoe Рік тому +14

    Absolutely stunning guys...what an experience ! I'm sure it was painful for you both but SO worthwhile...Amazing ! Thanks for taking me along...WOWZA !

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +2

      Thanks 😊 Happy we could take you along! All the best, E&M

  • @johnthatcher2293
    @johnthatcher2293 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for letting me come along with you!

  • @nourichamlal3538
    @nourichamlal3538 Рік тому +1

    Greetings to you from Morocco. My name is Bouhadidi Noureddine, and I live in the city of Berkane

  • @ionsyn
    @ionsyn 6 днів тому

    Beautiful Filming ❤

  • @Jhbrenner1
    @Jhbrenner1 Рік тому +1

    I’m not sure what to say, as I watch this from my hopeless slack-ass chair eating ice cream from the container… Epic.

  • @kimsharpe9504
    @kimsharpe9504 Рік тому

    Two words...Hard. Core.

  • @amineroadbikerider1504
    @amineroadbikerider1504 Рік тому

    Even in the middle of the desert you can find a generous Moroccan offering you tea❤

  • @millervideostr7529
    @millervideostr7529 7 місяців тому +1

    Wao desierto

  • @AliAli-rz8gp
    @AliAli-rz8gp 9 місяців тому

    Stay together my friend, is real adventure

  • @fiets_en_verwonder
    @fiets_en_verwonder Рік тому

    Alles goed gezandstraald! Wat een bar avontuur, prachtige beelden.

  • @petedang1033
    @petedang1033 Рік тому

    You guys are absolutely crazy.. but that craziness got me in awe.. and thinking life is so wonderful in so many ways..

  • @karinaraiss9041
    @karinaraiss9041 Рік тому +3

    I was beginning to really worry about you two! It had been quite a while since your last video when you took of into the desert. So glad to see you´re both safe . What an incredible adventure you had this time. Stay safe and keep on wandering!

  • @antoniocorigliano68
    @antoniocorigliano68 Рік тому

    The hard life 💪🏻💪🏻💛👋🏻

  • @kenprice1047
    @kenprice1047 Рік тому

    Whoo! You two are tough! Great job!

  • @MrJx4000
    @MrJx4000 9 місяців тому

    Wow, this video kept me glued to my screen. That was more than I would've endured, and in fact, I wouldn't even try that crossing in 4WD vehicle or on a motorcycle. Also, I'm glad to see that you helped out those two kids at the very beginning.

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  9 місяців тому +1

      That is wonderful to hear 😊 It sure was bumpy!! Thank you & All the best, E&M

  • @queviagemdamiao
    @queviagemdamiao Рік тому

    That was insane!! Nice episode. Txs guys!

  • @b10ceridb.25
    @b10ceridb.25 10 місяців тому

    Great videos, you two are so inspiring and relentless. Thankful that you survived those, and taking us along. Great video-editing, hard-core bikepacking. Thanks and try to be safe.Truly inspiring!❤

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Eric 😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @sertac1000
    @sertac1000 Рік тому

    I love the background music

  • @StanEby1
    @StanEby1 Рік тому

    Awesome and historic. 😊

  • @seansixfive
    @seansixfive 6 місяців тому

    Yikes! Hard core trip guys. So cool this video, the location, the conditions even the colours of your clothes and helmets, haha, everything very cool! Well played!

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  5 місяців тому

      Thanks! It was a tough one but so incredible! All the best, E&M

  • @professorgraves2926
    @professorgraves2926 Рік тому +2

    Prince Eric and Maudi, the Tower of Power, are truly next level. Compassion and courage coming at you on two wheels - so inspiring and wonderful

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      🙏🏼 Thank you for the uplifting words!!

    • @professorgraves2926
      @professorgraves2926 Рік тому

      @@WheelstoWander and thank you for your beautiful, uplifting work!

  • @ansona705
    @ansona705 Рік тому

    Amazing perseverance!! 🙏

  • @user-cc2ux9ew1r
    @user-cc2ux9ew1r Рік тому +2

    Going to Sahara without pair of goggles it's quite a mistake. Greeting from Casablanca

  • @josevaldesveliz8833
    @josevaldesveliz8833 Рік тому +1

    Muy hermosa aventura saludos desde CHILE

  • @gaoutdoor4372
    @gaoutdoor4372 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for showing me the different world,always enjoy your videos ,good job!

  • @patr849
    @patr849 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing! Very exciting!!

  • @Fillemexicaine36
    @Fillemexicaine36 Рік тому

    I admire you.

  • @X_TUDO
    @X_TUDO Рік тому

    Greetings from Brazil!

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking Рік тому

    Pure adventure

  • @TheBrientFamily
    @TheBrientFamily 10 місяців тому

    What an adventure. Thanks for showing it so well!

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  10 місяців тому

      Thanks 🙏🏼😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @josephfredbill
    @josephfredbill Рік тому +1

    Stunning, gobsmacking, amazing, moving - there are not enough adjectives. This one is classic. Are there film conpetitions for adventure cyclists - there should be and you should enter this one. Wow!!!!!

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for the lovely comment 😊 There are competitions for cycling films. Perhaps we'll enter one day... All the Best, E&M

  • @gkamphuis61
    @gkamphuis61 Рік тому +1

    Wauw, respect voor jullie en wat een geweldig avontuur!!!!

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage Рік тому +2

    You are both so amazing. What an epic adventure. Another well done video and so much attention to detail. Thank you so much and take care, Al

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Al! Tough going but we loved every minute of it. We hope you are doing good! E&M

  • @iancameron5536
    @iancameron5536 Рік тому

    Absolutely insane, that must have been tough beyond belief! Think that’s why somebody decided to invent trains and put dining cars on them, now that is the kind of holiday you surely have both earned after that lot!

  • @JoselysBorregales-ey6id
    @JoselysBorregales-ey6id 7 місяців тому

    Wow excelente recorrido

  • @gabrielatorres211
    @gabrielatorres211 6 місяців тому

    Increíble desierto

  • @silpasilpaa.s8227
    @silpasilpaa.s8227 Рік тому +1

    Appreciate both of your great adventure👍👌 India Subscribed

  • @Thomas-tf4cm
    @Thomas-tf4cm Рік тому

    Crazy stuff guys, verry cool you are showing us all those amazing adventures in de dessert.

  • @graemecampbell5040
    @graemecampbell5040 Рік тому

    Brilliant video and good effort 💪💪💪

  • @edugsm1034
    @edugsm1034 10 місяців тому

    Aventuraaaaaaaaa

  • @heinihefti8969
    @heinihefti8969 Рік тому +2

    Wow, what an adventure! I like your filming. In such conditions it's hard work and probably not so good for gear. I like the scene with "half Maudi" at 18:20 where she floats ghostly through the sand. You are two tough guys! Thanks for this video!

  • @francoiskawala
    @francoiskawala Рік тому +1

    thank you for taking us in the wilderness with you guys ! hope you had a good rest after those ordeals !

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      Thank you 🙏🏼 We got our much needed rest days (and cleaning too)! Best wishes, E&M

  • @maliksince1973
    @maliksince1973 Рік тому

    Very hard but amazing .

  • @stuartsutherland7664
    @stuartsutherland7664 Рік тому +1

    That looked hard going! I've occassionally got sandblasted walking along the beach but experiencing it out in the middle of a desert must be quite scary. Well done both of you!

  • @m-bronte
    @m-bronte Рік тому +1

    I always forget how challenging nature can be until it unfolds before your eyes. So difficult but beautiful at the same time. Impressive you both got through this with a positive attitude.

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +1

      Nature is quite relentless when the time comes. We are but mere spectators. Thanks 🙏🏼 All the best, E&M

  • @alexjquispetorres4909
    @alexjquispetorres4909 8 місяців тому

    Wow i see

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 Рік тому +3

    That was some of the toughest conditions anyone could experience on a bike, well done guys for perseverence👍What an adventure, so beautiful but gruelling beyond words! You are both stronger than anyone I know, mentally and physically👍This series is fantastic, I can't wait to see the next episode with excitement and trepidation!😬

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +1

      Happy to hear you enjoy the series so much! Morocco has been amazing 😊 Wishing you all the best, E&M

  • @matt281075
    @matt281075 Рік тому

    Another great video again thanks for sharing take care look after each other stay safe 👌👍🙏

  • @frankraschke1355
    @frankraschke1355 Рік тому

    verry verry nice!!! 😊

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog Рік тому

    Awesome you two are making bikepacking videos worth watching when so many these days are just not worth watching. You're on a real adventure not just flying all over the world. You know, of all the different imperfect ways to attach bottle cages, I think the most durable way of all is actually properly applied electrical tape.

  • @reeceholmes8546
    @reeceholmes8546 Рік тому +1

    thanks E&M, what an unpredictable place to travel through, the shots of the sunset when you were putting your tent up were beautiful, surreal, great stuff

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +1

      You too Reece 🙏🏼 It hard to put into words but so special! Happy you enjoyed it 😊 All the best, E&M

  • @hArtyTruffle
    @hArtyTruffle Рік тому

    My grandmother told me about those horrific sand storms. What an amazing experience to get through. 🫶🏻

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  11 місяців тому

      Very intense we must say! Happy we could share it. Best wishes, E&M

  • @alextunbridge2077
    @alextunbridge2077 Рік тому

    Your films have their own consistent and unique rhythm, making them uniquely yours.

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      Very cool to hear! Thanks for that 😊 All the best!!

  • @henksanders6621
    @henksanders6621 Рік тому

    You did it again, you fearless fighters. What an adventure. You can truly say you cycled the Sahara. Bravo.

  • @ingeleonora-denouden6222
    @ingeleonora-denouden6222 Рік тому

    You are crazy to do this! But thank you for showing us, so we don't have to be there in the sand storm ourselves

  • @lenkanej1634
    @lenkanej1634 Рік тому

    You are doing great guys!! Make more videos like that. You motivated me to buy a new bike and start biking more :-D

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  11 місяців тому +1

      A bit late but thank you for your comment! I hope you are able to get out there!! All the best, E&M

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Рік тому +1

    Your Sahara adventure is so inspiring. Thank you for being you both. Appreciate it!

  • @jesusduran2434
    @jesusduran2434 10 місяців тому

    Emocionante

  • @lorenavanessasanchezurquiz8398
    @lorenavanessasanchezurquiz8398 7 місяців тому

    Una gran experiencia

  • @luisvelarde6168
    @luisvelarde6168 7 місяців тому

    Awesome

  • @abupibiketoursandtraveler0991

    Enjoy pedaling and stay safe.wishing you all the safe travels..# the bike traveler in Ethiopia 🇪🇹(tour guide)

  • @johangeens1673
    @johangeens1673 Рік тому

    héééééél mooie video 😍😍😍😍😍😉

  • @nazarethzuanare1062
    @nazarethzuanare1062 6 місяців тому

    Fine

  • @AzucenaAnteliz
    @AzucenaAnteliz 7 місяців тому

    Paisajes...

  • @TexCynRVLife
    @TexCynRVLife Рік тому

    YT suggested this. I'm glad I watched. Wow, you two really endured some tough conditions. I'm sure the weight on the bikes also proved quite the challenge in the sand & terrain.
    Thank you so much for providing such an intense video! 👍✌🚲

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  11 місяців тому

      That is cool 😊 Thank you for sharing! Tough, wonderful and the bikes held up great with the weight being not too bad. Normally we are heavier. Best wishes, E&M

  • @franknobody5965
    @franknobody5965 Рік тому

    Intense and beautiful! How will you ever top this ?!?

  • @marfitagonzales7259
    @marfitagonzales7259 7 місяців тому

    Excelente video 👏

  • @tapps4260
    @tapps4260 Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @apaul1305
    @apaul1305 Рік тому

    You are really a great couple! Congratulations to have succeeded this challenge! May you get much relaxing and enjoying time afterwards!

  • @amineiptv9453
    @amineiptv9453 Рік тому

    Amazing bro 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @ritaferreyraarce8694
    @ritaferreyraarce8694 6 місяців тому

    Linda experiencia

  • @mukkaar
    @mukkaar 7 місяців тому +1

    Man, one thing I would get for sahara is goggles ;D

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  5 місяців тому

      That would be a valuable addition 👍🏼

  • @petergarner
    @petergarner Рік тому +2

    I had to laugh when you said "this is really hardcore," Maudi. As if what you were doing before wasn't already hardcore. :) Loved the shot of you both at the end, smiling, happy to have overcome the challenge. That's what it's all about. Amazing video. Many thanks!

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      Ha, nice 😅 Happy you enjoyed the video! Take care & Best wishes, E&M

  • @CarlosParedes-e9x
    @CarlosParedes-e9x Рік тому

    Desde la Patagonia para enviarles mi agradecimiento por compartir tan fascinante aventura. Lo mejores deseos para uds. Un abrazo!!

  • @edinelsonramirez5656
    @edinelsonramirez5656 Рік тому

    Thank you for all that you do for us!
    Love you both!

  • @namin7492
    @namin7492 Рік тому

    Andai saya bisa seperti kamu

  • @deedsmusic7
    @deedsmusic7 6 місяців тому

    Good

  • @arturoguedeseara
    @arturoguedeseara Рік тому

    I'm in the east coast right now :) great video

  • @yellowbicycleartstudio8974
    @yellowbicycleartstudio8974 Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing video! Beautifully filmed and thoughtfully narrated.

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      🙏🏼 Thank you for a lovely comment! All the very best, E&M

  • @atmrtwbike
    @atmrtwbike Рік тому

    Absolutely loving this series, E & M!

  • @normancoutts
    @normancoutts Рік тому

    Very special and atmospheric footage. Amazing! Stay safe.

  • @madisondeans5566
    @madisondeans5566 Рік тому

    What an exciting leg,thanx for bringing us!!all the best guyz!!😉✌️

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      Thanks Madison!! Happy you enjoyed it 😊 Best wishes, E&M

  • @Cycle2life
    @Cycle2life Рік тому

    Wow! Great photography and videography! Thank you!

  • @AbnerRios-cq2qn
    @AbnerRios-cq2qn 6 місяців тому

    Genial

  • @ViDiaz
    @ViDiaz Рік тому +1

    Very thankful for your videos... I am from the Canaries and I have been 3 times in Morocco... And now desperate to come back... All the times driving vehicles but not walking or on bycicles, what you do is really amazing... On 2018 I went from Tagounite, north of M'hamid around 30 Kms, to Erg Chegaga, and also we were caught in a sandstorm... Driving a Land Rover Defender is not hard, one of my friends were riding an enduro bike and was totally different we survived... 😉
    Also comment these storms usually are the culprit of the sirocos or calimas (as we call it here) we suffer in the Canary Islands. Keep up the good work guys and enjoy the country... People are awesome there, we have to learn from them, sometimes...!!

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much and nice to hear you experience from the area! We would love to go back. We hope you will enjoy your next adventure there!!

  • @livingsimplytosimplylive6817
    @livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful Vlog

  • @BernhardMasterson
    @BernhardMasterson Рік тому

    I had no idea that Morocco and the Sahara is so beautiful. I love exploring the deserts of the southwestern United States, but your route is next level. You have inspired me to add northern Africa to my cycle tour dream list. Thanks for your excellent story telling and high quality videos.

  • @stephenratcliffe8744
    @stephenratcliffe8744 Рік тому

    It's sandtastic!😮

  • @jdcjr50
    @jdcjr50 Рік тому

    Truly beautiful and very austere. Thank you for sharing your trip.

  • @AbelAlencar-dg6jr
    @AbelAlencar-dg6jr 7 місяців тому

    Muy bien

  • @Sangram-IND
    @Sangram-IND Рік тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @barrienew4167
    @barrienew4167 Рік тому

    Another great video. Thankyou. Reminded me of my first trip to Morocco in 1991. Hoping to go back there with a bike soon.

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому

      Thanks!! If you do have lots of fun out there 🍀 All the Best!

  • @elguiye_20k
    @elguiye_20k 6 місяців тому

    Excelente nabe

  • @thomashafner2518
    @thomashafner2518 Рік тому

    What an amazing trip! We did almost the same route as you, from Foum Zguid to M´hamid, six years ago in the opposite direction. I must admit we had no sandstorm and the agent at M´hamid offered us to transport most of our luggage by 4WD on one of the regular supply trips to the desert camp at Erg Chegaga. The hardest stretch for us was the rough stone piste from the Oasis Sacree to Lac Iriki with full luggage. Thank you so much for both of your brilliant videos about one of the most exciting adventures for bicycle travellers.

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  Рік тому +1

      Ohh great Thomas! What an amazing stretch. I agree that part you mentioned was the roughest part! So incredible rocky and slow. I imagined riding a donkey 😅 Wishing you all the best!!

  • @karlschreiber9286
    @karlschreiber9286 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful pictures. I experienced a shirrocco in Tiznit. Not 50 meters to see and 35 degrees. I gave up speaking french. Arabic and berber you learn from the people self. But take care. Bandits tried to capture me. True Story. But I never had this sky in the great desert in my life.

    • @WheelstoWander
      @WheelstoWander  10 місяців тому

      It sounds like a real adventure! Please stay safe & All the best!

  • @jorgeluismendeztantalean-ps3vi
    @jorgeluismendeztantalean-ps3vi 6 місяців тому

    Buen video