Exploring Ethiopia's Ancient City of Harar (During Ramadan)

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
  • Harar, Ethiopia. I was told before I leave Ethiopia I must visit the ancient city of Harar which dates back around 1000 years old! So I came and this where I fed wild hungry hyena, tried street food and hit the markets of Harar. It was even better being here during Ramadan as this is a muslim city so I got a great feel of culture.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 406

  • @selamamare
    @selamamare 3 роки тому +57

    14:15, what am I not good enough for you or something? 🤣 Thanks for inviting me along Ben! Having so much fun exploring parts of my country for the first time :) here’s to another 100k subscribers elelele

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +5

      🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +9

      Guys let’s get Selam to 1000 yeah

    • @yesewkne6016
      @yesewkne6016 3 роки тому +2

      Marry selam will ya! If you don't i will😂
      Love your accent nd ur goofiness🙌🏽

    • @selamamare
      @selamamare 3 роки тому +1

      @@yesewkne6016 GOOFY???

    • @aifaasmith.
      @aifaasmith. 3 роки тому

      Hey Selam! Nice to see you in Ben's videos there! Be a good 'anything' to Ben will ya? Im his top fan btw 😂😂

  • @mandeeqahmed3611
    @mandeeqahmed3611 3 роки тому +11

    you are so adaptable your attitude towards life is awesome keep it up and stay safe Ben you look like Jamie Perkins from Australia what a resemblance

  • @Selambehere
    @Selambehere 3 роки тому +10

    Wow, I'm jealous!
    I haven't visited my country in years!
    Thanks for visiting and sharing your experience of 🇪🇹 with us!
    I always find it fascinating to see how the rest of the world 🗺 experiences our culture.

  • @mr.niceeeguy8681
    @mr.niceeeguy8681 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks for ur videos, I will definitely visit Ethiopia.

  • @1978monas
    @1978monas 3 роки тому +14

    I wish you could also visit Aksum and Gondar before you leave, if you have time and the resources. Your moments in Harar was absolutely spectacular.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks for the tips! but I have been already, see my video

    • @Seven-c6q
      @Seven-c6q 3 роки тому +4

      How can he visit Aksum when it’s getting bombed and they are invaded by Eritrean troops and Ethiopian troops? Have you not read the amnesty report on the massacre that took place in Aksum ? Tigray isn’t even safe for Tigrayans let alone tourists. Ethiopia isn’t safe for tigrayans right now, period. Ethnic profiling left right centre

    • @abse4305
      @abse4305 3 роки тому

      ልታስጠበጥቢው ነው እንዴ

  • @nabilh.6357
    @nabilh.6357 3 роки тому +26

    The Rolandinho look alike really made me laugh alot....😀😀 Nice noticing... 👏

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +4

      Right!! what a guy

    • @meron612
      @meron612 3 роки тому +1

      Right he really looks like him

  • @truehearteye-candy167
    @truehearteye-candy167 3 роки тому +9

    Amazing When he said salam baba ,,,,, and when he said Salam walkum ,,,,, here you go my big respect ,,,,,

  • @aifaasmith.
    @aifaasmith. 3 роки тому +9

    The city is so big, and I love the small maze like path there, amazing 😍

  • @nuureTUBE
    @nuureTUBE 3 роки тому +17

    I’m really enjoying these tours man🔥🔥🔥
    Please go to Jijiga my hometown. It’s the capital of the Somali Region. I haven’t been there since 2013 when I left to come to the states. I would love if you went there.

    • @shebaqueen4948
      @shebaqueen4948 3 роки тому

      Nooooo it's not advisable he wouldn't be able to film freely there I'm from the Somali region too

    • @nuureTUBE
      @nuureTUBE 3 роки тому

      @@shebaqueen4948 he will idiot. Look up all these blogs in jijiga. People can Vlog freely dummy

  • @abdulazizjemal5632
    @abdulazizjemal5632 3 роки тому +5

    I love Harar and I really thank you for making this videos.....may you live long life

  • @artsybetsy_
    @artsybetsy_ 3 роки тому +5

    ben you’re by far my favorite youtube now! i’ve been binge watching you explore all day😩

  • @nh2404
    @nh2404 3 роки тому +7

    J’aime trop tes vidéos. With the lockdown here, I feel like am visiting the place with you guys.

  • @honeyb4984
    @honeyb4984 3 роки тому +4

    Very impressive, well done Ben. The thumbnail & the end of the video is beautiful. Thanks for visiting & Sharing! 🙏🏽💖❤️

  • @hunter7507
    @hunter7507 3 роки тому +3

    I love how authentic these videos feel!

  • @mrsminitials
    @mrsminitials 3 роки тому +3

    This is very nostalgic to watch because this is my hometown! It’s making me miss home and it’s super funny hearing everyone yell “foreigner” at you and you’re just saying it back to them 😂 keep up the good content I just subscribed

  • @abdiadam3808
    @abdiadam3808 3 роки тому +19

    Welcome to the ancient Islamic city of Harar, the gate name is the victory gate.

  • @fantastic1231
    @fantastic1231 3 роки тому +9

    Love 💘 ancient, proud, Godly and enchanting Ethiopia 🇪🇹

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому

      incredible

    • @isalvage1
      @isalvage1 3 роки тому

      People in the comments are right. You should visit Awassa. The biggest city in Southern Ethiopia.

    • @zoro3618
      @zoro3618 3 роки тому +1

      You guys stole it off Somalia

    • @proudamhararaya4668
      @proudamhararaya4668 3 роки тому +1

      @@zoro3618
      Stole what from Somalis 🤣

    • @zoro3618
      @zoro3618 3 роки тому +1

      @@proudamhararaya4668 dir dawa and Harar were stolen off somalis

  • @leulberhanu6687
    @leulberhanu6687 3 роки тому +8

    U gotta have some Halwa and Mushabak there it is so delicious.

  • @nabilh.6357
    @nabilh.6357 3 роки тому +2

    Very nice round trip vedio of Harrar.
    All african and arab markets looks similar, concentrated organized chaos for the stranger... above all they're frozen in time.

  • @addis1395
    @addis1395 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for posting this amazing video about Harar . I feel like I know Harar now

  • @x7gy
    @x7gy 3 роки тому +1

    You did amazing job and really appreciated for your hard work and showing us the beautiful thing every day!!

  • @abrahamdaba6896
    @abrahamdaba6896 3 роки тому +7

    Yohanes was my classmate at Miskaye Hizunan. Good to see him here.

  • @lifescope3889
    @lifescope3889 3 роки тому +23

    Only in Ethiopia..you name ur kid "hello"(selam). Then when ever someone greets to each other they'd check to see if they r called🤗

  • @EthioNetChannel
    @EthioNetChannel 3 роки тому +5

    What A Place! What A Place!

  • @ASK4YOU1
    @ASK4YOU1 3 роки тому +1

    Top job Ben, Good to see with friends

  • @btube3468
    @btube3468 3 роки тому +12

    14:08 the most British accent ever from Ethiopian😂

  • @paulreedy9415
    @paulreedy9415 3 роки тому +1

    Glad to see you got a local cap; I think it's a way of showing your ordinariness and readiness to just act like they do.. So I guess Ethiopia has Addis which is about five stories high in its commercial streets, and the rest of the country with cities two stores tall. Mud walls are pretty much mud walls, but these are at least brightly painted in places. Any public squares of note in Harar? Cinemas? The Muslims must be laid back, if during Ramadan kids are allowed to sell food to be eaten out on the streets. I was stopped , "Meester! No!" by police when I forgot and broke off a corner of warm bread to munch, on my way back to my hotel. in Egypt. Thanks to you and your guide for these views.

  • @ዳግ
    @ዳግ 3 роки тому +2

    Im soo invested in ur vlogs rn...🙏🏾🙏🏾 keep up z good work..

  • @alishugrii9919
    @alishugrii9919 3 роки тому +3

    Happy Ramadan brother

  • @dambalmedia
    @dambalmedia 3 роки тому +9

    Well come to So called ❤Love city Harar, Ethiopia

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +3

      thanks!

    • @undermysaviour
      @undermysaviour 3 роки тому

      The whole Hararghe used to be filled with 'LOVE" it is now becoming hell so sad.

    • @dambalmedia
      @dambalmedia 3 роки тому

      @@undermysaviour still they are love people, politicians changed everything now between ethinic group

  • @nabilh.6357
    @nabilh.6357 3 роки тому +5

    The shot of the eagle picking meat off your hand should be your channel logo photo....

  • @ConnectsLogTv
    @ConnectsLogTv 3 роки тому +3

    Love the group selfie 🤳

  • @hiruthseyoum5969
    @hiruthseyoum5969 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing. እናመሰግናለን!
    Please do video on Ethiopian writing. The Fidel
    ተባረክ! 🙏🙏🙏💕 from Ethiopia

  • @etsehiwotbayou
    @etsehiwotbayou 3 роки тому +2

    If you got Selam you got peace ✌️where you travel 😉 I like your friendship and enjoy your raw blogging style!

  • @ma.gildaquitua2165
    @ma.gildaquitua2165 3 роки тому +2

    Good looking man, and a well modulated voice! Agree?

  • @rolandrozen
    @rolandrozen 3 роки тому +14

    Dostojewski’s famous quote: “The soul is healed by being with children”

  • @abdulazizjemal5632
    @abdulazizjemal5632 3 роки тому +1

    Please keep on posting about Harar

  • @houseofkeke
    @houseofkeke 3 роки тому +1

    Ethiopia is definitely on my list now 👌👌👌

  • @munakemal
    @munakemal 3 роки тому

    I am glad you survived the chaos, and you guys look miserable with the rain. Keep making videos they are entertaining!

  • @serafinasantiago4947
    @serafinasantiago4947 3 роки тому +4

    Ben you survived the hyenas and now messing around with the buzzards 👀 mate looks like next stop will be Jurassic park 🤣🤣🤣

  • @fruitinlondon2942
    @fruitinlondon2942 3 роки тому

    What an eye opener ! Your videos are so pleasant to watch. I am new for your channel and it’s with great pleasure I hit the subscribe button. Well done Ben 👍🏼

  • @elenafreweini6434
    @elenafreweini6434 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video! thank you

  • @lidya22
    @lidya22 3 роки тому +4

    Harare is beautiful places in Ethiopia

  • @guledosman8512
    @guledosman8512 3 роки тому +1

    Really proud to have harari blood

  • @slandv332
    @slandv332 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Ben✋ I am glad you enjoying your self in Ethiopia. I hope you go to Somaliland the safest Country in Africa.

  • @rolandrozen
    @rolandrozen 3 роки тому +3

    I’m an Ethiopian ❤️ A Hararer to be more precize.

  • @jakejhons5138
    @jakejhons5138 3 роки тому +1

    I was in this city in 1983. It looked exactly the same. With out the three wheeler cars.

  • @GeneralHensaleey
    @GeneralHensaleey 3 роки тому +2

    Welcome to Harar in a Rainy day 😴
    That guy really looks like Ronaldinho 👍

  • @gameofbloody6922
    @gameofbloody6922 3 роки тому +1

    Never been there before beautiful Harar I wish one Dey I will visit.

  • @opaljones1560
    @opaljones1560 3 роки тому +2

    Big love ❤️

  • @johnafrica7979
    @johnafrica7979 3 роки тому +6

    Wow that thumbnail

  • @tsgeredamulugeta6852
    @tsgeredamulugeta6852 3 роки тому +2

    I like your name, "Ferengi" God bless you so much brother

  • @rolandrozen
    @rolandrozen 3 роки тому +1

    The backpacker Ben crew 😀

  • @hambelu2544
    @hambelu2544 3 роки тому +3

    Is this Covid 19 free zone. None of you are wearing facemasks. Good to see you (Ben), Selam and Yonas. Glad you survived the sniffing Haynas in your previous UA-cam.

  • @birhan1898
    @birhan1898 3 роки тому +3

    u must visit, hawassa city u gonna love it believe me

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому

      i will

    • @birhan1898
      @birhan1898 3 роки тому

      @@BackpackerBen good choice🙏 for some info contact me

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 3 роки тому +7

    Helloooooo Ethiopian

    • @lidya22
      @lidya22 3 роки тому +1

      Hello brother from Ethiopia

  • @johnhill9445
    @johnhill9445 Рік тому +1

    One Love Motherland ETHIOPIA

  • @sheJackiesays
    @sheJackiesays 3 роки тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥just discovered your channel

  • @richardsingh5827
    @richardsingh5827 10 місяців тому

    Interesting video and place

  • @sderese
    @sderese 3 роки тому +3

    People stare a lot and even check what you have bought in supermarket if you happen to be in Europe specially in small town and sime big cities, they will escort you with their eyes

  • @Cisaam-171
    @Cisaam-171 3 роки тому +1

    hey ben you should be visiting the capital of somali ethiopian region Jijiga ethiopia it’s really nice there i think you should be check out too 👏🏽

  • @johnafrica7979
    @johnafrica7979 3 роки тому +1

    So let’s enjoy

  • @sadatabari1699
    @sadatabari1699 3 роки тому +2

    I just saw ur comment under Tayo Aina's Ethiopian harrassment video and subscribed to ur channel .. u got great content.... kudos..

  • @probinalamare1235
    @probinalamare1235 3 роки тому +2

    Ben miss you from shillong Meghalaya pleased come back to shillong 💛🧡💚🥰

  • @johnafrica7979
    @johnafrica7979 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve heard about this place

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 3 роки тому +1

    Epic video

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 3 роки тому +10

    Ronaldinho 😍😍😍😍

  • @user-tq7bg6cc1m
    @user-tq7bg6cc1m 3 роки тому +3

    Are you thinking about going to the Bale Mountains? Or the Sof Omar caves? Both are in Oromia. Hope you’re enjoying your time in Ethiopia and don’t listen to these ppl saying to go anywhere in Tigray. It isn’t safe and the people there are suffering rn. Your videos are great and I love your Ethiopian pals!

  • @aifaasmith.
    @aifaasmith. 3 роки тому +4

    The Islamic hat are called 'kopiah' here in Malaysia, and I never thought id be seeing you wearing one 😛

    • @herroherrarlee6769
      @herroherrarlee6769 3 роки тому

      In Somali its Koofiyat

    • @aifaasmith.
      @aifaasmith. 3 роки тому +1

      @@herroherrarlee6769 close enough 😉

    • @herroherrarlee6769
      @herroherrarlee6769 3 роки тому

      @@aifaasmith. yes we Somali and Malay share also Macawiis maʿawaz or better know as Izaar too, I think you guys call it sarong

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +2

      suits me i think

    • @herroherrarlee6769
      @herroherrarlee6769 3 роки тому

      @@BackpackerBen it does Ben it does 😄😄

  • @romangoshu8510
    @romangoshu8510 3 роки тому +1

    Much love God bless you

  • @herroherrarlee6769
    @herroherrarlee6769 3 роки тому

    As always another great video Ben, next Somalia and Djibouti

  • @Peaaccee
    @Peaaccee 3 роки тому +3

    Are you going to Bale? We own Bale Mountain Lodge - we could help you get some great video in a truly unique and amazing place. Let me know if you’re planning to head down there.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому

      Sounds great! but rain is to heavy now

  • @rabindramsha6008
    @rabindramsha6008 3 роки тому +2

    Nice ❤️❤️

  • @maab5093
    @maab5093 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @antyaier8427
    @antyaier8427 3 роки тому +1

    Kind of crazy market and very conjusted place. Maintain social distance for your safety and wear mask in such crowded locality.
    Over all I'm enjoying your trip in Ethiopia it's a Very interesting place.
    You are superb exploring many countries and places in a short time.

  • @olanieana
    @olanieana 3 роки тому +1

    @16:55 Brilliant! And the little children they were asking you pen. Eschribito/እስክሪብቶ= pen. Don't leave Ethiopia without visiting Omo river and Dallule Afar.

    • @olanieana
      @olanieana 3 роки тому

      The Hat looks good on you.

  • @bekigunner1990
    @bekigunner1990 3 роки тому +3

    ❤❤❤

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 3 роки тому +1

    Harar isn't for claustrophobic people. Those streets and those walls.
    Are they hawks or eagles? Those shots were amazing, thank you.

  • @ኢትዮጵያሀገረእግዚአ-ተ7ደ

    Very entertaining video you must stay in Ethiopia man

  • @nuureTUBE
    @nuureTUBE 2 роки тому

    I am of Fiqi Omar, Sheekhal clan. My ancestor Aw Qudhub Fiqi Omar is the founder of this city

  • @Salim-vb3mw
    @Salim-vb3mw 3 роки тому +1

    Have you talked about the wifi in Addis and other towns in Ethiopia, their similarities and differences?

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +1

      Tell ya now. Awful 😣

    • @Salim-vb3mw
      @Salim-vb3mw 3 роки тому

      @@BackpackerBen it sucks then because I would like to work there and I need to have a great wifi connection 24/7

  • @robleahmed2558
    @robleahmed2558 Рік тому

    Packpacker Ben I’ve a question, did you made a vlog in Dire Dawa?

  • @lolyasmin_1
    @lolyasmin_1 3 роки тому +8

    How do you deal with everyone staring at you? Every time I visa it Ethiopia I want to document and vlog just like you do but because I have really bad social anxiety it’s gets so hard because all the stares.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +14

      I thrive off it

    • @ambessashield9360
      @ambessashield9360 3 роки тому +3

      @@BackpackerBen 😂😂my man 💪🏾

    • @_AloS
      @_AloS 3 роки тому

      🤔😂🤣

    • @Birabiro_2000
      @Birabiro_2000 3 роки тому +2

      Don't show intimidation and just relax. They are very welcoming and respectful to foreigners 😍

    • @lolyasmin_1
      @lolyasmin_1 3 роки тому +1

      @@Birabiro_2000 yeah I’m Ethiopian myself I was just never born there but somehow they can tell I came from out of the country, what you said is true I just get so nervous because I feel like there judging me 😭 thanks for the advise tho

  • @fdk7014
    @fdk7014 2 роки тому

    I guess there is a reason why that kid made a little mound of the meat before holding it in his hand, so that the birds have something to grab on to. if it lays flat in the hand they will stab your hand with their claws and that hurts.

  • @aymenabdudaim2095
    @aymenabdudaim2095 3 роки тому +1

    My grandpa's shop was like at the right side 3:22

  • @Jaysu_Rahman
    @Jaysu_Rahman Рік тому +1

    Wow so spectacular views but your tour guide did not know about harar history he gives incorrect information for tourists.

  • @kidus5431
    @kidus5431 3 роки тому +1

    9:48
    I always thought those mannequins looked like Beckham. :)

  • @amiattractive2293
    @amiattractive2293 3 роки тому +8

    Are you related with louis Tomlinson( ex one direction member ) 🤣🤣🤣 your tone and character is very similar 😂🤣😂🤣

    • @lolyasmin_1
      @lolyasmin_1 3 роки тому +1

      I thought that too

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  3 роки тому +4

      zero clue who that is LOL

    • @aifaasmith.
      @aifaasmith. 3 роки тому

      @@BackpackerBen seriously Ben. 😳😑

    • @krissiekhongwir8680
      @krissiekhongwir8680 3 роки тому

      @@BackpackerBenSeriously Ben..😂 How could you not know.. I imagined you'd knew considering your are from the Uk😂 Louis is from one direction, band formed in the X Factor UK One of the biggest boyband from your country. If you know Zayn Malik, Louis is in the band with him😁

  • @yusu0154
    @yusu0154 3 роки тому +1

    We welcome you in Somalia/Somaliland

  • @wanderinginafrica3292
    @wanderinginafrica3292 Рік тому +1

    how do you avoid the mobile been robbed when taking video all the way?

  • @bethyohannes4436
    @bethyohannes4436 3 роки тому +1

    👏👍💯🥇🏆🏅🙋‍♀️from London

  • @rajuusalah45
    @rajuusalah45 3 роки тому

    my country harar city i loved ❤

  • @ruthgirmay6832
    @ruthgirmay6832 3 роки тому +1

    you must go aewsa and unit park

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 3 роки тому +3

    🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @eriboy2421
    @eriboy2421 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @yohannesephrem9096
    @yohannesephrem9096 3 роки тому

    @14:14, LMAO, She's a keeper...love Selam, what a lovely girl!

  • @lifescope3889
    @lifescope3889 3 роки тому +4

    Woow selam is with u❤❤

  • @ayalewsema9501
    @ayalewsema9501 3 роки тому +1

    Please do a video about the genocide in Tigray, the Northen part of Ethiopia. Millions are starved bc of the ongoing genocidal war in there.

    • @M1ndfulJourney
      @M1ndfulJourney 3 роки тому

      Not genocide but civil war and the people are well fed 👍

  • @andylikesstuffchannel
    @andylikesstuffchannel Рік тому

    You've got Balls mate give you that.

  • @ayjay10016
    @ayjay10016 Рік тому

    You did not cover the consumption of Khat in Harar - why?