How I Lost My Camera in Marrakesh, Morocco 🇲🇦
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2022
- Walking around Fes, I tell the story of how I lost my camera (and three videos worth of footage) in Marrakesh, Morocco, after visiting the Atlas Mountains.
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I'm Jason, a full-time British Travel Vlogger and UA-camr who's been to 55 countries. I've been travelling around the world full-time since 2017. So far, my trips have taken me to Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.
I have travel series' from many of the world's best (and least) known destinations. I filmed the first vlogs on my channel in the summer of 2016 after spending a year living in China. A proper solo trip around Eastern Europe followed after graduating from University in the summer of 2017, taking me to Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Kosovo. This trip marked the start of my efforts to make a UA-cam full-time job.
After that European trip I went heavily into exploring Asia, visiting India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea and Kazakhstan (seeing me cover a lot of Far East and Southeast Asia in particular).
I have also travelled to North Africa and the Middle East fairly extensively over the last five years, filming videos in Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Israel and Palestine.
To date, I have not yet been to Australasia or South America. Though I am hoping to visit the latter sometime in 2022, along with a first stop in the Caribbean.
I've travelled to North America just once as a UA-camr, visiting Mexico in 2021. Though I have been to both the USA and Canada, this was as a child on family holidays.
So far in 2022, I've taken my first trip to Sub Saharan Africa, visiting both Kenya and Tanzania, before heading to the Middle East, stopping in Dubai and Lebanon. Europe followed, covering both the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, and afterwards going back to Italy for the second time to cover Milan and Sicily. In the summer I visited the Caribbean for the first time, spending over a month in the Dominican Republic, before stopping in Belgium on my way home.
After shooting some videos in Taiwan, I made my way to the Philippines for the second time. I finished 2022 by filming a series of videos in Morocco.
#morocco #marrakesh #fes
Years ago I travelled by ferry from Gibraltar to Tangier, and the nanosecond I set foot on Moroccan soil, I was pestered (can't think of another word) by a young lad. I spoke German to confuse him. Nope, he spoke German, and English and a little French. 😞 He said he would walk with me as being annoyed by one mosquito was better than being annoyed by a swarm. Ever had one mosquito constantly bite you? I seeked refuge in my hotel room, chilled etc, and two hours later I stepped out and there he was waiting at the front door for me! Tangier is notoriously bad for the tenacity of it's street urchins. Great video Jason. Bummer about the lost camera.
BRO u had to call police or atleast do a video for him, im Moroccan and i knew there are bad people, next time please call the police, and morocco care so much about visitors therefore there is special cops unit is working only for foreign visitors
@@mehdiamraoui8488 Like this guy said, call for help if you get disturbed by the notorious hustlers and if there's police presence on the street where you walk these guys miraculously dissapear. Police are quite strict in Morocco.
Waouh pestered?? Be careful all time
Yeah, I heard Tangier is the WORST!
As a solo female traveler, one of the best decisions I made when traveling to Morocco is to hire a local guide when visiting touristy sites like Fez, Chefchaouen, and Marrakech. I'm usually someone who prefers to explore on my own, but I know Morocco is different. Thankfully, the guides I hired through Airbnb Experience are all so amazing and there was never a time I got hustled. Whenever vendors would try to sell me something, my guide would tell them in the local language that I'm not interested. Also, the maze of alleyways in souqs and medinas is very confusing. I'm hundred percent certain I'd get lost without a guide.
That’s great to hear. Guides can be very useful in simply deterring hustlers because they see you are already occupied.
@@JasonBillamTravel it is legit that you choose lucky winners ?
@@JasonBillamTravel Guides are hustlers
Thanks! Hope you get a new cam soon @Jason, we watch your videos of countries we plan to visit..thanks for the tips and the travel guide...Keep safe buddy.
That’s very kind of you Gerry. Thanks a lot - and sorry I missed this in the comments. I’m glad you like the videos and your support is much appreciated :)
Enjoy watching your video and learned a lot how to get around in Morocco
Despite all of the ups and downs your vides are still Awesome! I love this one as well!!!
That’s nice to know.
I was on safari in Zimbabwe and put my I phone in my pocket. The jeep was rocking back and forth and assuredly the phone fell out of my pocket and out of the jeep. I noticed it about five minutes later and thankfully the driver went back and we found the phone. A miracle. Sorry about your go pro.
That’s lucky! It’s alright, I’m already over it now!
I’ve really enjoyed your travel videos throughout ’22!! Happy New Year ’23!!!
Cheers Bob!
Just came back from Fez. It’s intense and overwhelming. I was followed by two guys until I found my riad and they didn’t want to leave until I gave them a tip (which was not enough in their opinion). Also, my girlfriend was harassed several times (being blond did not help at all). Fascinating city….but local men are a pain
Fez is a conservative city it is not like Marrakech..... its like when you re in NYC and you go to Salt lake city
In the UK would that not be called a racial profiling & robbery, you've been targeted because of the colour of your skin.
Moroccans do not seem like the nicest people. It doesn't matter if it's a backpacker, journalist, vlogger or even professional documentary crew, almost everyone who goes to this country has some sort of problem with the local people. They are uncivilized. I was watching the World Cup and the Moroccan fans all looked like gangsters. I heard Tunisians are more civilized. Egypt and Morocco seem to be the worst! Morocco was always on my bucket list, but I honestly don't want to go there anymore, after all the horror stories I've heard about the people.
I don't think Marrakech is any better. I've heard women travelers say they felt very unsafe in that city, and we were talking to one Mexican lady in Turkey who went there, and she said she asked her HOTEL to arrange a cab to take her to the market, and the driver took her to his buddy's shop. I wouldn't trust ANYONE in that country.
@@briantravelman yes there is a lack of civilization in the behaviors of people but moroccans are very nice and welcoming... and it is a beautiful country you should visit
😂😂Jason I loved how you tied everything together to still give me an experience through your eyes. And I find I love your behind the scenes commentary/experiences just as much. Glad you're alright.
Just went to Morroco this Dec. I wanted to say that Marrakech was a fairly secure town when I was watching your last video, and that was what I felt there as well. We enjoyed ourselved in Marrakech. Sorry to hear that you lost your GoPro.
In Fez we encountered countless false guides and hustlers and we did not like our stay in Fez...
Lovely Video Jason👍. Sorry to hear about your Go pro. I wish you All the Best for 2023. Good Health & Happiness & Peace in our World. ☘✌.
So sorry you lost your GoPro, Jason. It’s never easy when something like that happens, especially while traveling. Your phone camera videos look great. Wishing you only the best in 2023! 🍾💫🤎
Thanks, these things happen from time to time. Glad the footage I had from my phone managed to help tell some of the story.
That sucks Jason. Looking forward to the other Morocco videos!
Thanks Niels!
Hi Jason, glad you're back online and showing us the wonderful countryside which Morocco has to offer, very nice indeed,the accommodation was fantastic with the mountains and old fort in the background,can we have the link to the guest house if available please ,be careful stat safe and stay out of the side streets...
Terribly sorry you lost your camera, and the lost footage too. There's a lot of sharks out there - stay safe & best wishes for the New Year
What you mean with sharks !!!
He said "lost it"(meaning he dropped it somewhere, not stolen)
@@kiwiya Bad people.
@@edstraker8451 bad people are everywhere
Jason, you’re such a good storyteller. There isn’t one video you post that is not super gripping. Thanks for this brilliant content!
Thank you
I love how he relaxed and tell the story like it isn't difficult. So inspiring. I must learn that
HeyJason good to see your coverage of Morroco. You have done a great job as always and as u say bouncing here and there made it even more interesting for us.
I wish u and your family a happy and peaceful New Year.
Take care and cheers and peace. Look forward to your next year adventures
I am so sorry Jason for the missing Go Pro and that you have been hustled, the most important is that you are ok and we all get to learn from this experience. Wish you the best!
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Thanks Carolina!
Happy New Year! That big camera picture resolution looks great.
Happy New Year! Good to know, thanks.
Good content, very relaxing to listen to you.
Cannot wait to see your coming out video. 😅
Hi Jason Billam, I hope you and your family enjoy your Holiday Season!
Much admiration and support from Cairo 💓
Fes is a very beautiful and interesting city to visit especially the medina but yeah you should be careful filming people because its a conservative city it is not like Marrakech.. and also some guys may offer some services for money... advice : always stay nice !!
and yes thete is a huge difference of quality between the two cameras....
Happy New Year🎉
Best wishes for adventures 2023
Happy New Years and safe travels!
Thanks David. Happy New Year!
Be safe bro and welcome to Morocco ♥️
So sorry you lost your go pro and got hassled on the streets 😢 but just wanted to say I've recently discovered your content and think you're doing an incredible job documenting your travels ❤
Sorry for your loss. Thanks again John In Chicago
Not to worry. Thanks John!
Best wishes and a very happy new year 🙏🌹❤.
Thank you! You too!
Sorry to hear about your GoPro Jason, what a bummer, great vlog though considering. Nice tip regards Tamdakhte. Just back from Xmas in Marrakech and Essaouira, big fan of both.
It’s alright! Thanks a lot. Hope you had a lovely time - I just get down to Essaouira next time!
Marocco is a nice place with beautiful poeple ..welcoming and friendly..
Nice food .. Sun.. and fun...
Silent viewer of yours bhe and I was hoping the time you visit Davao City ,Philippines that I can meet you but nothing happen ☺️🙏
Ouch sorry! Glad you are ok
All good, thanks :)
Jason, you managed to share a little bit of the lost videod anyway. Things happen regretfully; best luck for the future!
Avoid small streets in Marakesh or any city in Morroco. I am an Arab as I was in the small streets I had the same experience as you , and the amount of abuse I was exposed to in Arabic! I was speechless!
Wonderful view 😍❤️ who like travelling🥰
There are other UA-cam bloggers I see that had run into the same incident with Huslers in Morocco, so I am not surprised this happen to you as well and for that reason I will not travel alone to Morocco.
In short, I was in Barcelona a few years ago while taking pictures at the Ramblas. I was confronted by a woman who was from Morocco, "lets say she was a working girl if you know what I Mean", She accused me of filming here without her permission who confront me and demanded to give her my camera. I refuse to give her my camera. A Spanish guy had to disuse the incident.
I am beginning to wonder this is a criminal trade that they do even outside of Morocco.
Moroccan community id Islamic Conservatives.
You can't film someone's wife or thoughter.
Didn't you see how the windows are small, so no one can see women and private life inside
I've been following you since the beginning. I am Moroccan and I say welcome to Morocco
Cool to hear, shukraan!
you like morocco it seems you are in morocco for a long period of time.-all your videos are wonderful and excellent voice clarity-thanks again for your videos
I like it very much!
take care Jason!
Thank you Diana!
I knew something wasn't right because it is unlike you to not post for that long between videos. Can't wait to see the rest of Morocco. It is definitely somewhere I want to visit.
Yeah, a lot of people are very clued up. Glad I’ve got this video out the way and we can move on with the rest of the Morocco series now!
@@JasonBillamTravel Definitely looking forward to it! You always have great content
You are awesome bro ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you
Good luck for next year!!😇
Thank you!
Very good 🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍
An underrated film that was filmed in Morocco was Rita, Sue and Bob Too
I recommend Rabat If you're still looking for places to go to. It's beautiful and full of history. Less touristy as well!
Unfortunately I didn’t get round to it on this trip. Next time!
very sad to hear .brother you lost your GoPro please be careful next time
Have to be careful in some of these places. Was in Marrakech a few weeks ago and my wife lost her Rayban Aviator pink tinted sunglasses.
Yes be careful all the time
Jason, that's a nuisance to lose a camera. However, you have a link to Safetywing travel insurance. It would be an excellent follow up video to show us just how the claims process works for a lost camera using that travel insurance!
So long as you are safe thats main thing
the best way to finish 2022
There is. something about those GoPros - I have lost mine and know others who have too! Jason it is up to you which camera to. use - you are the creative here and it is whatever tool that you.feel best for. any activity that is the important thing. D
Thanks for the comment. I think what I’ll do is primarily aim to use the Canon, but for more difficult places (where I want to be subtle) I’ll use a GoPro.
That’s unfortunate about aggressive people in the streets, and losing your GoPro. Ha, the cab driver watching the World Cup while on the road. It was fun watching their matches. Good food in Morocco!
Don’t worry about losing GoPro. I still enjoyed this video,
Four years ago I watched your Bangladesh blog and after a long UA-cam suggested your video. You should revisit Bangladesh 😇
Welcome back! Maybe one day.
Very nice 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Stay safe ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Thanks :)
Imagine if you lost your phone with all your passwords and bank account? That would be even worse. Be careful 👍
Welcome to morocco
Shukraan!
Which city has been your favourite
Jason Billam, you lost your Go Pro?
Good look
Hello jayson how are you would like to come for visit there is it safe?
U should come over to tamaght taghzout and essaouira
So many places to see in Morocco. Next time!
Sorry for your loss! Too bad you didn't lose the GoPro in Taiwan, because most likely you'll get it back somehow!
Wish the GoPro had a Code Required to Unlock Device // Without Code the GOPRO will be unusable // Not sure if that's a Feature they offer /// Like Laptops..have initial passwords required to sign-in from First Screen !!!
OMG im so so sorry are you ok not a good start hope we can be friends hope ahd good xmas and happy new year all the best for 2023
🌲🐻❄❤️😊🤶⭐️👍🧑🎄🎅❄️☃️🎄⛄️🦌
Lol
Sorry for your camera Jason, and welcome back anytime to Morocco.
These things happen. Cheers!
Problems happen everywhere no one is perfect next time help Morocco by trying to take a photo of that guy and deliver it to police they will get you your stuff
Becareful.bro
Do not trust anyone while travelling.
Some people can be trusted. Having good intuition is important.
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Love form Bangladesh 💕💕
أول من بنجلاديش 🙂❤️🇧🇩
شفت كي صور القصبة وهران تحير والله غير تحير
Like your self
Ksar Ait Ben Haddou is a 400 year old village, a unesco world heritage. It wasn't built for the set of Lawrence of Arabia
That’s correct, it was just heavily touched up and added to for the film.
I also lost my DJi Osmo pocket camera in Kenya after filming 50GB in july 2022. :-(((
i think i found it
@@CMEAGAIN Then upload the footage pls and send me the link ! You can keep the camera
@@Blablagerman I think he was talking crap I'm afraid.
Hi hi
Ah dude M50 consume so much battery how could you handle it
I have a few spares. The quality is worth it!
You're not in the Fes medina if there are cars around, mate.
I was staying in a Riad right at the entrance of the Medina - so some of them drive through the gate and park in the first couple of streets.
I don't wanna go to this country anymore. My family was right about this place. The sites and geography make it very tempting, but the people don't seem very pleasant at all. Me and my family have always had bad vibes about Moroccan people. When they were showing Moroccans at the World Cup, they all looked like gangsters. And so many times I read stuff and I see vlogs and even TV documentaries on this country and even talk to people who have traveled there, and people always have problems with the locals, especially in the major tourist cities like Fez, Marrakech and Tangier.
I read if you go the southwest coast between Agadir and Essaouira, it's more modern and the people are more civilized, but that's apparently the only region. Very sad as tourism could benefit the country greatly.
For North Africa, Tunisia is probably the best option. I heard it's the most civilized of the Maghreb countries, because it has the strongest French influence.
Tunisia 🇹🇳 is the best option because of our education. The illiteracy rate in Morocco is very high.
Not true at all tbh, imo. I really enjoyed my stay
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My iPhone ended up in Morocco after being stolen. Watch out!
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And any Goury that’s white European to me and you is seen as ££££ in Morocco average wage is 100 Dh a day just under £10 that’s cafe waiter wage it’s a poor country divide between rich and poor is massive a lot of poverty here ! Martil was horrid
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Sorry about your camera, but thanks for the honesty about Fez. A place I'll not want to visit. Aggressive touts are the worst! Good luck on the rest of the Morocco adventure.
Not for everyone. But it is a wonderful place with so much history. It might be worth it if you can mentally prepare for the hustling in advance.
@@JasonBillamTravel Indeed, thanks. You handle it all very well. I love Egypt but the beggars fatigue grows on you...and the people are so awesome and fun, that you just want to give them everything, but you can't. :( Have fun!
Its common to loose valuables in remote African,Middle East countries.Sad
I’m pretty sure it was just down to my own carelessness and it fell out of my pocket.
@@JasonBillamTravel U r a good hearted man Jason 🌷
Went to Morocco in 2016… hated every minute of it, ruined by the locals who can only be called conmen and thieves so I can relate to this video, been to many countries around the world and Morocco is no.1 as the most aggressive and unfriendly places I have visited.
sorry to hear this, for me I went a few times and I truly enjoyed the culture and the people were nothing but friendly and delightful.
Algerian detected
I mean don't go to random places without research... Wth
I’m in Katama up the riff mountains humbled to death my farmer friend and his family have give us a place to stay my wife’s pregnant they took her for scan yesterday no charge no identification needed and nurse will come to home for home birth ! Weathers ace fruit and veg Class A
And hemp pollen a plenty
According to you're previouse comment Seen in different video, i Can assume you're an algerian, so it is normal comming from 🇩🇿 people ... we understand better why you are so angry to see your neighbor doing better than your country of fachos
Morocco is known for hustling and theft and people bothering tourists i watched few people going to Morocco and none of them didn't face these problems it's quite embarrassing to be honest for a country that depends heavily on tourism
It's very weird because when i saw your videos on Tunisia and Algeria and other countries they don't seem to have this problem maybe it's because the harsh living condition that pushes people to seek money this way which is still unforgivable.
Nothing to do with the country itself.. you have to be careful wherever you go in this planet.. that happens in Paris and New York.. thieves are everywhere even in your neighborhood.. still Morocco the best destination in Africa
@@tariktachefin1888 i know that almost every country has these things but Morocco is on another level that's from what I've seen at least.
@@mono6330 Morocco is a big country with many cities to visit.. since you’ve never been to Morocco you can’t make judgment based on some personal experiences in a specific city.. the Medina of marrakech is very touristy even Moroccans don’t like it.. but Morocco is not only the Medina of marrakech