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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • Ready for a cross country adventure in Morocco? I decided to travel from Tangier, a port city overlooking Europe, to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. This whole region was famous for numerous things: wars between continents, amazing views, the Berber language and culture, and most especially for having a lot of hash farms. I wasn't sure what I'd find on this trip, but it was time to find out.
    We would find out along the way if I could integrate myself with the Amazigh, or Berber people. Or would I just get overcharged at the tourist shops..
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  2 роки тому +150

    Back on the road in the Reefer Mountains..

    • @markjenkins6424
      @markjenkins6424 2 роки тому +2

      Be safe, will ya!?

    • @crazychainsaw007
      @crazychainsaw007 2 роки тому +3

      Damnit Sabbatical the one time I show up early and I forgot the cool question i was going to ask of excitement.

    • @mj2030
      @mj2030 2 роки тому +1

      How many languages do you speak?

    • @MontanaChase208
      @MontanaChase208 2 роки тому

      "Littering and.... littering and.... littering and smoking the reefer"

    • @agurzil1424
      @agurzil1424 2 роки тому +4

      Thanks in Tamazight is: ayyour or also tanmirth

  • @no_soy_rubio
    @no_soy_rubio 2 роки тому +150

    All the effort you put in behind the scenes, learning the language, researching the history and culture of these nations, is what really sets these videos apart from other youtubers. Hopefully this will inspire more English speakers to learn other languages

    • @dlasky
      @dlasky 2 роки тому +2

      Totally agree, it's the reason why I come back to this channel.

  • @globallibran378
    @globallibran378 2 роки тому +107

    Tommy the cool history teacher with Steel balls , speaking countless languages and going randomly into the unknown....you're a legend!

    • @globallibran378
      @globallibran378 2 роки тому

      @@whereisdan good for you Dan! Guess I need to go see what you've put out so far now. So do tell what languages you've gotten into so far?

    • @aprimarieu8729
      @aprimarieu8729 2 роки тому +1

      💯

  • @abdeslambam4724
    @abdeslambam4724 2 роки тому +207

    oh wow as a berber i was not expecting that "manik antgit " but i definitely appreciate it , for the djlaba and the hat i would definitely say they are on the pricy side but if they are hand made as he said and good quality it's not a ripoff it's worth it as it would last you forever pretty much , i wish you a good stay and ty for the effort you are putting in these videos, as a local i can notice the small stuff that other viewers may not notice you are definitely a top class entertainer.

    • @eazydazit
      @eazydazit 2 роки тому +9

      Top class nailed comment 👍

    • @The-Real-Ando
      @The-Real-Ando 2 роки тому +5

      abdesalem bam ☮️ good comment, from New Zealand, respect.

    • @toofiktional3596
      @toofiktional3596 2 роки тому +4

      Abdeslam here has said it all for us💯

    • @JohSno
      @JohSno 2 роки тому +4

      A nice feedback. As-salamu alaykum ;)

    • @toiletpaper55
      @toiletpaper55 2 роки тому +2

      Im not an expert but 1400 dollars for a tunic, not custom tailored, and basically without design or embellishments? Jesus better have sneezed on it in the year 0 BC

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 2 роки тому +8

    I knew South Africa is very clean and organised.
    Tangier looks like another location in Africa. The bay looks so organised and clean, with manicured lawns and palm trees. No filth, or open sewers. They even feed the cats and seagulls generously, not just scraps.
    Credit to the Moroccans, their infrastructure appears to be like that of Southern Europe.
    The old architecture is so tasteful and beautiful. Their roads look pretty good too.

  • @jeffbrunswick5511
    @jeffbrunswick5511 2 роки тому +105

    Your amazing ability to learn languages shows how important it is for gaining respect. I hope your channel does well and makes money for you, as you really deserve to be successful.

    • @lorrainechittock
      @lorrainechittock 2 роки тому +6

      Tommy's channel does VERY well! We all love when he switches languages mid-vid. ;)

    • @jeffbrunswick5511
      @jeffbrunswick5511 2 роки тому +2

      @@tobia5267 That's great, but why do so many of these UA-camrs always stay in the cheapest accommodation available?

    • @thedankpanda8995
      @thedankpanda8995 2 роки тому +7

      @@jeffbrunswick5511 Not necessary to spend more than you need to. Travel cheap

  • @6rawler6a6y
    @6rawler6a6y 2 роки тому +92

    You can easily find 150 dh Djelabas all around but they're going to be machine made and not very good quality, wouldn't last long, that Djelaba you got is made in a traditional authentic way with real silk and that would last for decades i can assure you that !! I mean we still have my dad's grandfather's Djelaba in the house as a souvenir and it still looks like it's new

    • @rzadigi
      @rzadigi Рік тому +1

      Interesting. I couldn’t see the quality as you could. But isn’t $130 quite expensive?

    • @6rawler6a6y
      @6rawler6a6y Рік тому +7

      @@rzadigi it is not for a Djelaba like he got, traditionally made Djelabas are like luxury ones nowadays, so rare & expensive because it takes more than 2 to 3 months to make one
      You can either buy it already made like he did or u can order one to be custom made for you but you'll have to wait 3 months for that

    • @rzadigi
      @rzadigi Рік тому +1

      @@6rawler6a6y interesting! Thanks dude. I regret not even buying a cheap one when I was there. They keep you so warm in the winter.

    • @6rawler6a6y
      @6rawler6a6y Рік тому +4

      @@rzadigi YES they're incredibly warm, keeps your whole body warm, even when i was in Russia in winter i had a thick Djelaba & it really was warm
      And again it is okay to get a cheap one as long as you take care of it, most of us do that and there's several kinds of djelaba, ones that are thick for the winter, others are thin for the summer and the medium thikness ones that are made for spring... however, the thicker ones are more expensive (even on the low end)

    • @THUMBSUPBITCHify
      @THUMBSUPBITCHify Рік тому +1

      How much should you pay for one of the nice ones?

  • @shablya
    @shablya 2 роки тому +47

    This is the most refreshing travel channel on UA-cam. Tommy puts in the effort to chat with local people and learn about their customs, history and issues. Always great content!

    • @BigHippyBear
      @BigHippyBear Рік тому

      and does so, in such a humbling way! Mr. Sabbatical, rarely without a smile, and always walking the extra mile. Thank you Tommy!

  • @westho7314
    @westho7314 2 роки тому +32

    Ahhh, i remember back in the day, in the 60's some traveling surfer friends i grew up with bringing me a nice paper lunch bag full of some hand pressed hashish, water & oil based, as well as a few surfboard shaped hash patties from Afghanistan thrown in the mix, those Afghannie slabs contained a thin spread of opium in the center, Like an oreo cookie from some exotic dreamland, those were wonderfully inspiring times of youthful nirvana indulging & surfing along the Pacific coast. That lunch bag of day dreams lasted for many years. Being in my 70's now and having survived those couple of fast changing decades unscathed. I would have had to sit & hopefully have a nice puff with that fine young digital lady in the secret cafe upstairs, for old times sake anyway. I really enjoy your world travels Tommy, with your ability to pick up such diverse linguistic skills makes your connection with the local peoples everywhere that much more colorful & interesting. Looks like a great summer hoodie you bought, quality you would never find back home. No namesake or corporate logo embossed across the front, just basic traditional summer wear with sun protection built in.. It's a sweltering 48+ celsius right now where i live near Death Valley California. A fine woven long sleeved hoodie with a wide brim hat is the ticket in the desert summers. Morocco has some of the most fascinating marine fossils found anywhere on earth. Geology & Geography has always been an obscure passion of mine, hope you run across some Morroccan examples in the inland areas & mountains you visit. Stay safe, sane and sober enough to venture out another day. Your channel, Content and traveling simplicity is what youtuber adventurers should try & aspire to. Ciao Tommy & thanks for sharing your time with the connected world.

    • @michaelahass2695
      @michaelahass2695 2 роки тому +5

      Great comment
      👏👏👏👏🎩
      Best greetings from Paris 👋

    • @korabika285
      @korabika285 2 роки тому +2

      Loved your comment, i salute you from Morocco, you're very welcomed in here sir.

    • @novustweed9300
      @novustweed9300 2 роки тому +1

      What a joy !!

  • @jeffreymaxwell
    @jeffreymaxwell 2 роки тому +55

    I really love your videos, not because you went to my home country of Jamaica but because you indulge yourself in the culture and actually give us history lesson of the places you go. Keep doing what you do and may God bless you on your journeys.

  • @crash_davis
    @crash_davis 2 роки тому +60

    Sabbatical is the best travel vlogger on UA-cam. Entertaining *and* educational 😎

    • @TheOriginalDaveJ
      @TheOriginalDaveJ 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, I agree with this.
      Tommy's the only travel vlogger I watch.

    • @carlosmario7608
      @carlosmario7608 2 роки тому +1

      And always keep calm and very humble ….

  • @TheSchiffReport
    @TheSchiffReport 2 роки тому +17

    He told you that the first American diplomatic mission in the world was in Tangier it is called The legation and was established on May 17, 1821 ,two hundreds years ago

  • @tylerdurden4285
    @tylerdurden4285 2 роки тому +10

    I love how this episode just ends haha. This channel is my newest binge watch.

  • @skaylzsecond
    @skaylzsecond 2 роки тому +39

    Hi tomy, its a traditional Gelaba made by hand, they are actually expensive. It's a good price !!

    • @CodingElBoUJi
      @CodingElBoUJi 2 роки тому +6

      yes the price is very good if djellaba and hat are handmade

    • @skaylzsecond
      @skaylzsecond 2 роки тому

      @@CodingElBoUJi Must of the gelabas are made by hand in Morocco !

  • @xmarokk24
    @xmarokk24 2 роки тому +31

    You can get dhellabas for easily 150 dh. But they are machine made. There is a huge difference in quality when it comes to machine or handmade djellabas. The price for quality fabric, stitches, labour can rise up to 4k dh "even for moroccans".

    • @MrJamcool
      @MrJamcool 2 роки тому +1

      I think he was trying to say 1400 dhs not euros 😂

    • @xmarokk24
      @xmarokk24 2 роки тому

      @@MrJamcool He said 1400 dhs at 7:00 . You cant get ripped off by paying 140 dhs for the djellaba :D

    • @MrJamcool
      @MrJamcool 2 роки тому

      @@xmarokk24 how about if they hand made as the seller said? I’m originally Moroccan from agadir but it’s been long time since I left, so I’m not really good on how much things costs anymore🥲

    • @trollersgaming100
      @trollersgaming100 2 роки тому

      @@MrJamcool now u can get a hand made djellaba for around 600dh tbh 1400dh is rip off !!

    • @algersonvincent
      @algersonvincent 2 роки тому

      the extra money was for the great customer care and service lol

  • @biocleaners.services
    @biocleaners.services 2 роки тому +13

    Iam moroccan and Im happy to see you talking our language very smoothly wish you a good trip here enjoy my friend, from Agadir_Morocco . Azul

  • @reviewer1248
    @reviewer1248 Рік тому +2

    I like your disciplined non judgmental delivery. I’m from the UK and really don’t like over exuberant commentaries with lots of “wows!! Respect your linguistic ability and research into history and cultures.

  • @TheSchiffReport
    @TheSchiffReport 2 роки тому +7

    The price for the Jellaba was right ...you don't have to worry about anything ....

  • @kingPerry22
    @kingPerry22 2 роки тому +6

    Of course... We're very proud of you from Nigeria with love.

  • @California92100
    @California92100 2 роки тому +32

    Salam Alkum Tommy this is Abdul from Algeria living in the US this is my first time seeing you wearing a Jelaba i have to admit you look like a Morrocon King (: the traditional Jelaba fit you very well specially with the Sultan Turquish hat (: My brother you really cant get it better anywhere else in the world than in Morrocco you are in the most ancien and beautiful city in the world you facing the beautiful blue turqoise mediteranean under the best beach weather in the world. Tanjer or anywhere in Morrocco great places to retired. easy access to any countries in Europe some day hope you ll take my advice brother.I am Algerian my niece is Morrocan. Algeria is also waiting for you . Peace to you brother and lots of love to all the Morrocco peoples. i have to say that i have the feeling that the Our respected King of Morrocco his Majesty is watching your video with lots of love.

    • @ColonelFluffles
      @ColonelFluffles 2 роки тому +4

      Algeria is also very beautiful to visit. Sadly the places are not as well known. Salam from a Moroccan from Europe.

    • @son-of-the-moorish-empire
      @son-of-the-moorish-empire 2 роки тому

      It's fez hat
      The turkish copied it.

    • @douniabarhdadi2456
      @douniabarhdadi2456 2 роки тому

      @@son-of-the-moorish-empire yes exactly 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨, thanks

    • @Frommarsss
      @Frommarsss Рік тому

      @@ColonelFluffles Geert wilders is toch een Hollander hahaha Typisch dit lol

    • @ColonelFluffles
      @ColonelFluffles Рік тому

      @@Frommarsss lol

  • @dy4e02
    @dy4e02 2 роки тому +17

    Glad to see around, welcome to tangier Bro,
    We can never give a price for a djellaba, it may cost as low as 50DH and as high as 5000 DH, in shops, and maybe much more for luxurious ones, this depends on the quality of the garment, the quality of the thread and stitching, is the hand sewing, how good it is, how long it takes, and how long will lives, and how well it gonna look after many time swashing.
    Welcome again, and , BESSEHHA.

  • @jlo4720
    @jlo4720 2 роки тому +28

    honestly that jelaba is a high quality one with hand made stitches , usually not a tourist product . the price for a Moroccan would be around 850/1000 dh so 1400dh is not too bad for a tourist price tbh 😄 plust you didn't bargain at all ! lol . your videos are cool !

    • @gasperek
      @gasperek 2 роки тому +6

      True. Jelabas are really quite expensive. I don't think the price was extraordinary

    • @cobwebtheorem7538
      @cobwebtheorem7538 2 роки тому +3

      But, he was firmly told by the seller "No bargaining" or wasn't he?

    • @jlo4720
      @jlo4720 2 роки тому +11

      @@cobwebtheorem7538 yes but thats part of bargaining lol its confusing ik. its one the tricks just like "last price " and "I'm only gaining 50dh" its all a game of chicken of who stops first lol

    • @MinotaurvsCyclops
      @MinotaurvsCyclops 2 роки тому +4

      ​@@cobwebtheorem7538 in North Africa they bargain hard

    • @verbalrefluxxx
      @verbalrefluxxx Рік тому +1

      @@cobwebtheorem7538 haha that's the start of the bargain

  • @lg7841
    @lg7841 2 роки тому +9

    It's impossible to enjoy any other travel vlogs after watching Tommy, thanks for sharing, and love the historical facts you sprinkle in the videos.

  • @islandmanmikep
    @islandmanmikep 2 роки тому +6

    Every video I watch I learn something I would have never discovered on my own. It's like I was there with you, It always make me smile. You are a phenomenal man. Thank you.

  • @ValentinaMitchell1
    @ValentinaMitchell1 Рік тому +2

    I’m so glad you numbered your travels…I’m rewatching all your vlogs. ;)

  • @jeffcozins7733
    @jeffcozins7733 2 роки тому +18

    I feel like I'm catching up with an old friend every time I watch a new Tommy video. #420welovetommylongtime

  • @ItsHossam
    @ItsHossam 2 роки тому +5

    You gotta meet up with Bohemian Kitchen, he is a korean influencer who happens to lives in morocco with his wife, and they are so good in Arabic as well

    • @moldypizza
      @moldypizza 2 роки тому +2

      Seconded, they live in the north too I believe

  • @Mr.Chris.P.Bacon1
    @Mr.Chris.P.Bacon1 2 роки тому +6

    Fun Fact:
    *The book THE ALCHEMIST took place there in TANGIER!*

  • @marcotancredi2513
    @marcotancredi2513 2 роки тому +16

    Heey what a trip man, shout out from brazil. Love your vids, keep showing us the world :)

  • @spinny2010
    @spinny2010 2 роки тому +5

    I was in Chefchaouen in 1990 and the old medina was painted blue then. So not that recent. Beautiful town. The Kief pollen was very strong.

  • @TheSchiffReport
    @TheSchiffReport 2 роки тому +4

    The reason you see Spanish language is because Chefchaouen was a Spanish colony some 60 years ago , also the inhabitant all descend from the Moorish people who were kicked out of Spain during the Reconquista

  • @THE-Ayala5090
    @THE-Ayala5090 Рік тому +1

    The light fixtures all over doorway entries and in the streets are always amazing

  • @aprimarieu8729
    @aprimarieu8729 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for paying him well, I would too, that was beautiful, looked like nice quality. I love your style of video & humor 😎 🙏🏽

  • @gasperek
    @gasperek 2 роки тому +5

    Few weeks ago I was in Morocco. Chefchaouen, Tanger, etc. It's nice to "be back" :) Keep making the videos!

  • @JustinVenture-
    @JustinVenture- 2 роки тому +2

    You're my favorite UA-camr for many reasons, but mainly because I feel like we could be good friends. Thank you for everything you do, man, it's very much appreciated.

  • @Gurzil-
    @Gurzil- 2 роки тому +2

    You can notice cities are almost empty because Moroccans don't go outside during the hot of the day especially in summer if they don't have to, best time is during the mid day around 16:00H to sunset is when the streets become full of people everywhere.

  • @Kaygee79
    @Kaygee79 2 роки тому +17

    When you went to the roof top of the salesman's place and you could see all the other roof tops it took me back to the Jason Bourne movies. In one of them he was in Tangiers jumping from roof to roof! :)

  • @Kanjeee911
    @Kanjeee911 2 роки тому +3

    8:40 amapiano to the world literally 🇿🇦 🇿🇦.

  • @MrZapp57
    @MrZapp57 2 роки тому +2

    My tip to you in Chefchaouen.... no earplugs, just join the prayer!!!! :-)

  • @damskee4
    @damskee4 2 роки тому +6

    I love how I always learn something from his vlogs. Thanks dude!

  • @rachelness366
    @rachelness366 2 роки тому +48

    I came across your channel only last week and I am currently just at the Rwanda point, but I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to catching up to this point. I have fallen in love with Africa, and you meet so many characters along the way, thanks to your laidback attitude and daring. New fan from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😃

    • @nameunavailable1330
      @nameunavailable1330 2 роки тому +6

      Welcome to the addiction my friend

    • @eazydazit
      @eazydazit 2 роки тому +3

      Just be mindful of the withdrawal when he takes sabbatical( pun intended) for a while without a fix, err..content 😁

    • @rachelness366
      @rachelness366 2 роки тому +7

      @@eazydazit oh no, I would defo get a withdrawal! I can’t believe some situations he gets himself into. My fav so far being when he was a body guard like the ‘everybody knows me guy’ and the guy who’s ‘bike broke down’ in Gorissa. ‘I started trusting you when we were driving towards the Somalia border and you turned back’ 😂😂

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 2 роки тому +6

    Good to see you again Tommy. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @neozi9055
    @neozi9055 2 роки тому +14

    Thank you in Amazigh language is " Tanmirt" also I want to point out something you have states in your video , you said that "the Berber language is a minority language " the fact is that Beber language is the majority, the Amazigh people live all over the Moroccan territory . Some of the young generations whom live in big cities speak Arabic however their parents are Amazigh people. Other than that it's a valuable content you are making. Thanks

    • @yassinedarbal-8683
      @yassinedarbal-8683 2 роки тому +6

      No he's right, the Amazigh language nowadays is the mother tongue of roughly one third of the moroccan population. but in the other hand, the vast majority of Moroccans are from Amazigh origins despite the language they speak

  • @aujin4355
    @aujin4355 2 роки тому +5

    Man you give so much peace of mind about the world it's insane. You seem like a really good individual to encounter in this vast world, hope to meet while we travel one day!

  • @ghostqueen2082
    @ghostqueen2082 2 роки тому +1

    I've been there it is amazing all the little remnants of the colonial past and yes great food; friendly people and excellent hash :) old men tend to smoke sebsi which is the husk of the ganja seeds...great place to shop for carpets; leather goods etc

  • @redpillgang8714
    @redpillgang8714 2 роки тому +1

    It just the little thing that make it so beautiful and relaxing. Can wait to go there.

  • @blususpect
    @blususpect 2 роки тому +1

    Tangier is a vibe fr, Tommy you should just wear the Djellaba in all your future episodes! Love Morocco 🇲🇦!

  • @SquiggySquog
    @SquiggySquog 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve been a viewer for a long time and I gotta say I love your videos! They’ve made me want to film my adventure back to Argentina. Thanks for the inspiration. You’ve opened my eyes to so many places I never would have thought about visiting over others, but you’ve shown me how interesting those places are. Can’t wait for the next one!

  • @LeRainbow
    @LeRainbow 2 роки тому +11

    I really envy the life you’re living. Keep going Tommy, hot greetings from Hamburg, Germany 🤙✌️

  • @El-Colibri
    @El-Colibri 2 роки тому +24

    It's not a language minority bro, we are the majority.
    Thank you = Tanemmirt 🙏
    There are three main dialect in Moroccan Tamazight; the Rif, the Mid-Atlas, & the Souss. The latter is the most popular, head South if you wanna learn "Soussia". I'm originally from the Ammeln Valley, it's a beautiful hidden place. You should visit it.

    • @El-Colibri
      @El-Colibri 2 роки тому +3

      @@observeurr You can wander the streets of the largest Moroccan cities such as Casablanca and ask people and you will see that Old Moroccan ain't only regional.
      The Mid-Atlas and the Souss can understand each other to a great extent, the Rifian dialect is a bit similar to Algerian berber. However, on the berber TV channel all three communicate with each other with no problem.

    • @El-Colibri
      @El-Colibri 2 роки тому

      @@observeurr So you are a Moroccan?!

    • @meeyamabio4040
      @meeyamabio4040 2 роки тому

      @@observeurr what is old Moroccan ?the majority is Arabic speakers those who only speak Berber not Arabic because they are not mixed with Arabs are minority. Let's be honest and stop lying. These guy that went out of his way to write in tiffinagh is a liar. No one read TIFFINAGH. It's a writing that no one write or read !!! What is he talking about. We are not ethnically different.but some people still don't want to admit that we are Arab and Berber the same they are in denial

    • @meeyamabio4040
      @meeyamabio4040 2 роки тому

      @@observeurr myself as a person who has a mixed background like the majority of Moroccans, my family are Arabian, riffians Berber and Arabs of the city of Tangiers that are different from jebbala ( the villagers), I can tell you that my riffians relative are the only one who speak Berber not the others.

    • @meeyamabio4040
      @meeyamabio4040 2 роки тому

      @@observeurr we are north Africans but it's too narrow as who we are. We are more than just north African, we are Arabs and Berbers put in a mixer and mixed very special cocktail 🍸🍹

  • @keithsteffen5770
    @keithsteffen5770 2 роки тому +3

    I love Morrocco though I've never been so thank you. I do however have some ancient Berber pottery pieces that are a thousand years old.. Nice job Tom!! Keith (In Florida)

  • @MrWaterbugdesign
    @MrWaterbugdesign Рік тому +1

    20:18 Castor bean plant. Used to make castor oil and ricin (highly potent toxin).

  • @issame945
    @issame945 Рік тому +1

    I will visit morocco again and again😊😊😊

  • @unsal7290
    @unsal7290 Рік тому

    Your videos are really more authentic than other travel vloggers. No editing, no music in the background. The simplicity makes it special.

  • @Storytotel
    @Storytotel 2 роки тому +26

    Hey sabbatical I just want to say that I love your videos and your personality is inspiring for me and I'm sure for lot of people keep going, I'm from France and currently learning English language to travel all around the world like you ! If somedays you want to come visiting France send me a message I'll show you the best part of Lyon (where I live) !

    • @LogsMaggot
      @LogsMaggot 2 роки тому +2

      Oh man Lyon is so beautiful. Cheers from Italy

    • @thebesthoyame
      @thebesthoyame 2 роки тому

      Hello.Can you please share here with me some of the good places to visit please. I'm in that city and i'd like to discover it in another way. Thank you

    • @Storytotel
      @Storytotel 2 роки тому +1

      @@LogsMaggot year so is Italy I love your country as well man !

    • @KingOfParrots
      @KingOfParrots Рік тому +1

      Lyon has the best food

  • @odysseyfights1215
    @odysseyfights1215 2 роки тому +4

    The Moors of what we now call Morocco once ruled over the Iberian Peninsula. Modern day Spain and Portugal. Very interesting group of people.

    • @IrishCinnsealach
      @IrishCinnsealach 2 роки тому

      No the Arab umyyhad caliphate that conquered mesopotamia Syria Egypt then north Africa ruled parts of Iberia at different times.
      And Morocco was under vandal rule and Roman rule before the Arab caliphates.

    • @anasl7652
      @anasl7652 2 роки тому

      @@IrishCinnsealach Al Muhad that unified Iberia are Arab ? Al Moravid are Arab ? bahahaha shut the fck up when you were when we're fighting alone against the Christians during the Reconquista ?

  • @garydrawsandpaints7745
    @garydrawsandpaints7745 Рік тому +1

    We are up high (ok…not that kind of high) up in the Reifer Mtns. above Chefchaouen. Made sure we headed over to Mizlafen but hiked up to the big waterfalls up another canyon. Acres of hard scrabble weed farms and plots out there. Thanks for turning us on to the out of the way places. Spending an month in Morocco painting and drawing places and people. You are making some great content sir!

  • @Just.A.T-Rex
    @Just.A.T-Rex 2 роки тому +2

    Closing in on 300k fast as hell! Congrats to you and your channel Tommy! Can’t wait until you upload again!

  • @goldbluetears
    @goldbluetears 2 роки тому +9

    This city looks so beatiful, I can see how writers would find great inspiration in these places. It has a very unique charm and a myserious vibe to it. Definetly a place I would like to visit one day!

  • @tourameyassine686
    @tourameyassine686 2 роки тому +3

    My new fav channel , and yes u got overcharged but I hope it doesnt take away from the experience ... Marhaba bik to Morocco and good luck for ur next travels

  • @libork8106
    @libork8106 2 роки тому +2

    Morocco is definitely very unique place ....
    Good Luck.

  • @lokech9272
    @lokech9272 2 роки тому

    ANOTHER ONE! From the great Tommy. This is a real eye opener, adventurers and educative. You are really openning up our minds and also learning lots about this world. Can't wait to see some Morrocan Matakos.
    Thank you Tommy!
    Much love from Nairobi, KENYA

  • @stephenfisher3721
    @stephenfisher3721 2 роки тому +2

    They tell a story about a guy in my neck of the woods, in the Ozarks. He wanted nothing more than to be a Berber. He asked people where to go to be a Berber. He was told to go high in the mountains of Morocco and so he did. After 15 years there, he still wondered, When will I learn to cut hair?"

  • @thefortysecondWZRD
    @thefortysecondWZRD 2 роки тому +3

    Love the cliff hanger! Can't wait to see you find the hash, bon voyage

  • @potentialreality
    @potentialreality 2 роки тому +3

    Adventure Elliot recommended me to your channel. He said you were in Morocco. Long ago, I traveled around Morocco and it was one of the great experiences I have had. At the farthest extent of the trip I hiked alone from the edge of Morocco (close to Zagora) to nearly Mali and back. I see you have a number of videos on Africa and South America. I stayed in Buenos Aires (Martinez - out the Le Tigre line) for some time as you did. It was nice to see Tangier here again!

  • @fegow-farmland8399
    @fegow-farmland8399 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks! For visiting tangier I can now see how it looks like and Matakos it has sticked all along

  • @megapintofwine1068
    @megapintofwine1068 Рік тому +2

    I swear this is the most chill guy ever XD love the videos theyre more interesting than discovery documents

  • @forestshomer4043
    @forestshomer4043 2 роки тому +2

    The shrub you possibly mistook for hemp--it's castor bean, an invasive plant in many subtropical regions. Also, the cacti seen just before the castor bean--they too are introduced and many are invasive, except for one cactus species native to Africa; all the others are from the Americas.

  • @jonasw3945
    @jonasw3945 2 роки тому +17

    The berbers are everywhere in Morocco, the big majority of the population of Morocco (and the Maghreb region in general) is berbers or arabized berbers (meaning berbers that speak arabic), the rif people (or rifians) are a berber group that live in the rif mountains but there are also other groups such a the Sous people (living the sous region where the city of Agadir is), Atlas people (living in the Atlas mountains) and many other ethnic groups but all share the same Amazigh culture and language (with different dialects).

    • @ghiles.a
      @ghiles.a 2 роки тому +1

      And there is me who is Arab 😂😂

    • @ghiles.a
      @ghiles.a 2 роки тому +2

      @tiki taka No thank's i love morocco i don't want to return and for information the country of my origin is Yemen but i prefer morocco 🇲🇦❤ Moroccans People are so Nice

    • @jonasw3945
      @jonasw3945 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@ghiles.a when did your family immigrate from yemen to Morocco ? It is very unusual, never heard of moroccans of yemeni origins. But cool if that's true

    • @ghiles.a
      @ghiles.a 2 роки тому

      @@jonasw3945 yes there is some families of arabs origins ( saudi arabia , Yémen or iraq ) and there is some andalucian in Fez , Rabat and Salé the rest are amazigh or berbers the big part of moroccans are amazigh of course , my family immigrate in the 18th century

    • @jonasw3945
      @jonasw3945 2 роки тому

      @@ghiles.a Oh cool, I knew many andalucians came to Morocco considering the close proximity and that many muslims fled/were expelled from Spain during the 15 century and 16th century and came to Morocco as a result. Interesting that your family came in 18th century, I wonder what would push someone so far in Yemen to come to Morocco during that period ? The only reason that comes to my mind is maybe to study since I know Fès had the al-Qarawiyyin place that was popular to study science and religion in the islamic world

  • @mentox6592
    @mentox6592 2 роки тому +3

    Can’t wait for the morrocan countryside adventures!

  • @thorts
    @thorts 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Tommy! These videos make me want to travel to Morocco one day! Much love from Western Australia!

  • @blendermonkey960
    @blendermonkey960 2 роки тому +5

    Thats not rip off if its decent quality.. but even then there are djellaba in Morocco that can cost 3 or 4 times the amount you paid. Like anything it depends on the quality and cost of the materials used.
    Saying that, its a good idea in my country to thoroughly check and make sure your happy with your purchase and the quality of the product before giving away any money.

    • @dncviorel
      @dncviorel 2 роки тому

      What materials are used for a top quality Djellaba?

    • @blendermonkey960
      @blendermonkey960 2 роки тому +2

      @@dncviorel wool and cotton is normal material for djellaba but there is also option of silk for women. Depending where you go you can find slight different designs, styles and thickness and materials as morocco has many landscapes with different climates.

    • @dncviorel
      @dncviorel 2 роки тому +2

      @@blendermonkey960 Very interesting, thank you!

  • @Ayoubelyazghi
    @Ayoubelyazghi 2 роки тому +4

    1400 is a fair price if the Djellaba is really handmade, some even cost thousands. It all depends on the quality of the fabric and the little details it has...
    Chefchaouen is not technically in the Rif Mountains, it's right at the beginning....You gotta go further east to get the full experience....Try Ketama and surrounding towns, some people only speak Berber there.
    If you come down to Casablanca hit me up, I live in a beach town just outside of it. I am heading to Tanzania next month and that's how I stumbled across your channel; I have learned a lot about that country through you, thanks! and enjoy your stay here.

    • @Xaouen
      @Xaouen 2 роки тому +1

      Chefchaouen is not technically in the Rif mountains ? where did you get that from ? Iam from Chefchaouen and Chaouen is in the middle of the Rif mountains, the Rif mountains start between Tanger and Tetouan until Berkane. Allah ya khay ma ka t3rafchi kharita d bladna ?

  • @daviddesor
    @daviddesor 2 роки тому +1

    another excellent video, I love to see the interaction, people love you

  • @solarguyloucks
    @solarguyloucks 2 роки тому +3

    Been to 40+ countries and you’re inspiring me to keep going. My language skills aren’t 1/10th of what you have though. Amazing content Tommy!!

  • @Mohamed32el
    @Mohamed32el 2 роки тому +2

    I'm moroccan.. And yes the traditional clothes are quite expensive (the caftan, the djelaba...) 1400dh for a good quality djelaba is worth it

  • @JohSno
    @JohSno 2 роки тому +1

    As-salamu alaykum Tommy. Can't wait for more episodes!

  • @Wulfzz
    @Wulfzz 2 роки тому +1

    I am seriously falling in love with Morocco and Moroccans

  • @phorontadarth3909
    @phorontadarth3909 2 роки тому +1

    Hi there,I m barber Amazigh Algerian proud of my berber brotherhood 👋👋👋👌

  • @dataroger
    @dataroger 2 роки тому +2

    The most known exclaves of Spain in Morocco is as you say Ceuta and Melilla, but there is one more interesting one, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, a very small islet connected to Morocco by a small sandy beach, claimed to be the worlds shortest border.

  • @SoulfulPlayground
    @SoulfulPlayground 2 роки тому +4

    They have some amazing doors in Tangier.

  • @rca4770
    @rca4770 2 роки тому +1

    Whatever if the price is good or not, that Djellaba fits you pretty well.

  • @snowdog03
    @snowdog03 2 роки тому +1

    That tunic makes you look like Big Bird. 🤠

  • @Spyrex420
    @Spyrex420 2 роки тому +1

    20:25 , Ricinus communis, the castor bean or castor oil plant, Castor seed is the source of castor oil, which has a wide variety of uses ; wikipedia. FUN FACT this is the plant from which come the seeds used to make the ricin in the series breaking bad :D

  • @raphaellifu4774
    @raphaellifu4774 2 роки тому +1

    yes, Tommy, we are all proud of you here in Nigeria, In God We Trust!!!

  • @saidjama4581
    @saidjama4581 2 роки тому +4

    From Somalia love your channel

    • @living_peace
      @living_peace 2 роки тому

      Do you have internet in your country?

    • @els.m.7317
      @els.m.7317 2 роки тому

      Do you have a brain!!
      Doushead!!

  • @justinhamai4631
    @justinhamai4631 2 роки тому

    Tommy, Love your videos. It lets me escape the real world sometimes and live vicariously through you. Thank you Tommy!

  • @sakitch1
    @sakitch1 2 роки тому +6

    11:53 The most beautiful sound in the world. the call to prayer Allahuakbar Allah is the greatest.
    have some respect and god guide you.

    • @moldypizza
      @moldypizza 2 роки тому +1

      Chill, he's being honest not disrespectful. I'm Moroccan and I find it bothersome too when there are 5 athans going on at once. Just like I found church bells tiresome when I was staying next to one in France.

  • @bobsam5982
    @bobsam5982 2 роки тому +2

    Lmoa at the end when you relates the empty town to resident evil. Hears the death scream. That hashish hitting him hard lmao 🤣 😂 😆 😭 .... aka paranoia

  • @beyondvoyage
    @beyondvoyage 2 роки тому

    Love this types of blog Where has no loud Music just only main topics

  • @blususpect
    @blususpect 2 роки тому +1

    That Resident Evil 4 reference at the end tho 😂, great game!

  • @iplayinthedirt
    @iplayinthedirt 2 роки тому

    ive said it before and ill say it again, the best travel tuber .period.

  • @yoransom
    @yoransom 2 роки тому +3

    Talk about a cliff hanger lol 😆 leaving us with a death scream, till the next one, love your video bro!

  • @winners9266
    @winners9266 2 роки тому +1

    Tom thank you for your special love for Nigeria. I love that part!

  • @STRAVELS4K
    @STRAVELS4K 2 роки тому

    YOUR CHANNEL IS STRANGELY ADDICTIVE 🌏

  • @ViDiaz
    @ViDiaz 2 роки тому +2

    2 facts about your video, Tommy... It seems here in the Canary Islands most of aborigins were descendants of berbers from the North of Africa that came here many years ago... The plant you saw thinking it was "maria", it is also seen here in the Canaries, and it is called Tartaguero/a, Ricino Oil was made out of this plant using the seeds to make the oil and use it as a purgative. I edit to add "tanmirt" is used to say thank you in amazigh or tamazigh... here still there are many people feeling themselves as berber descendants...

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  2 роки тому +2

      Interesante. Gotta get over there sometime

    • @ViDiaz
      @ViDiaz 2 роки тому +1

      @@SabbaticalTommy Whenever you want. Just drop me a message, and I can show or tell you about interesting places... 👍

  • @KaiomiD
    @KaiomiD 2 роки тому +1

    i think this has to be one of my favorite videos of yours, that blue color just puts you at peace instantly,
    what a beautiful place to live💙💙💙 my favorite part 18:51 "okay... no pigeon shit" lol

  • @annehiggins5958
    @annehiggins5958 2 роки тому

    Watching from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I love your videos they are so interesting sending love and hugs xxxx

  • @Chimi_Chonga_Supreme
    @Chimi_Chonga_Supreme 2 роки тому +2

    I knew you looked like Humphrey Bogart, but this takes it to a whole new level.

  • @meagert
    @meagert 2 роки тому +5

    Tom, you just paid for that guy's retirement. That was at best ,with no haggle a $20 djellaba. In the early seventies I bought one down in Tiznit. I spent 3 days visiting the guys shop, drinking tea, and haggling. He came down from $100 to $14 in the end. He still made out, I knew the locals paid $4.

    • @nattrafik
      @nattrafik 2 роки тому +4

      I think the price might have changed a bit since the 70's he might have paid a bit to much but I think it was closer to double than 10 times normal price.

    • @KC-in9px
      @KC-in9px 2 роки тому

      @@nattrafik Closer to 4x as much as they should have been but who's counting?

    • @nattrafik
      @nattrafik 2 роки тому +1

      @@KC-in9px abdeslam bam who's from there said if its actually handmade that approximately the right price. So maybe he didn't even get ripped of but as you said who's counting

    • @KC-in9px
      @KC-in9px 2 роки тому

      @@nattrafik I doubt that it was handmade. But it's really a non-issue. The deal was made.