Motorcycling solo into the Sahara Desert of Morocco |S7 - E5|

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  • Опубліковано 23 лют 2023
  • In this episode I am riding from the High Atlas Mountains, straight to the Saharan sand dunes - what an epic ride! Outside of the sand dunes, the desert is mostly flat and I am not sure which track to follow as I am surrounded by endless desert on all sides. To my surprise, there are people living in harsh places like this and I meet several Amazigh, who point me into the right direction.
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    Here I teach all my filming techniques including getting drone shots while riding!
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  • @alanwhitworth3633
    @alanwhitworth3633 Рік тому +744

    ...this new series has made me cry at times, I'm an old man now, but 30 years ago I rode down through Morocco on my bike and seeing you do it brought all the memories flooding back, the fantastic scenery, the genuine friendliness of the people, and the adventure of it all ... I do miss it ... stay safe

    • @williamdabbs1075
      @williamdabbs1075 Рік тому +30

      I am an old man and I have just rode down through Moroc to Senegal. A last huraha I suppose.

    • @augustinedebosson9343
      @augustinedebosson9343 Рік тому +13

      Wouaho👍🏼!
      The grand pa of a Friend of my try to accross the Maroco désert around 1920 with one of the first moped...😅

    • @JohnThomas-zg8kf
      @JohnThomas-zg8kf Рік тому +18

      @@augustinedebosson9343 is he back yet?

    • @alanwhitworth3633
      @alanwhitworth3633 Рік тому +4

      ​@@williamdabbs1075 ... thats awesome, you obviously made it back and with all the memories too

    • @alanwhitworth3633
      @alanwhitworth3633 Рік тому +11

      ​@@augustinedebosson9343... so never stop adventuring, because there's a whole world out there what ever age you are or which century you're in

  • @Edbrick2112
    @Edbrick2112 Рік тому +1422

    If aliens ever land we have to send itchy to communicate with them. Amazing how she manages to talk to everyone.

    • @alexb1638
      @alexb1638 Рік тому +112

      “I am itchy boots. I come in peace.”

    • @MadSceintist
      @MadSceintist Рік тому

      She's probably our best option for peaceful relations with any ET's....

    • @tubemeikel
      @tubemeikel Рік тому +34

      @@alexb1638 I'm Itchy and come in boots, rather ;)

    • @zdenkokovac2896
      @zdenkokovac2896 Рік тому +1

      Ma da 🤧😥

    • @benesssa
      @benesssa Рік тому +26

      She's a beautiful girl and does well in all situations...☺👍👍👍

  •  Рік тому +362

    The diversity of landscape, people and their lifestyles and languages in Morocco is amazing.

    • @AmaynoMix
      @AmaynoMix Рік тому +7

      مرحبا بكم في أي وقت

  • @John-vr3po
    @John-vr3po Рік тому +364

    The American media tries to project division and mistrust of other cultures and people. You are showing us there is always the other side of humanity. This is more than a motorcycle trip. You’re a world ambassador and we are grateful. Love from Lompoc, California USA

    • @mhamedelyagoubi2752
      @mhamedelyagoubi2752 Рік тому +12

      Exactly. Mainstream media are horrible.

    • @erudolph4683
      @erudolph4683 Рік тому +6

      I also want to tell you HELLO from the Great Smokey Mountains in East Tennessee, USA. I enjoy traveling along with you if only vicariously. As someone else also recently said here, you spread GOOD WILL wherever you go!❤ I am 77 and loving every minute.

    • @jogrant3851
      @jogrant3851 Рік тому

      I agree. The media is telling us all the time that the world is a dangerous place, and that our own government will protect us. I expect it is all part of control technique - imagine if we all became friendly!😍

    • @F.e.L_ix
      @F.e.L_ix Рік тому +8

      @john. Not only in America buddy. It's the whole world who is brought up with the idea that Africa is only sand, stones, dangerous and poor.

    • @anelposi516
      @anelposi516 10 місяців тому

      I mean its not only American media. Mainstream media pretty much they just trash on other countries and cultures its the same propaganda bullshit.

  • @MSKhan-dh9id
    @MSKhan-dh9id Рік тому +318

    Noraly: I consider you a World's Travel ambassador, reaching out to the far corners of the World and bringing us how the real World is. Thank you for your contribution and your travel adventures.

    • @martindavis925
      @martindavis925 Рік тому +10

      What a lovely compliment to pay someone, I fully agree as well ✌️

  • @kirtbarnes7986
    @kirtbarnes7986 Рік тому +261

    Noraly is a whole new ad campaign for "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". The people she meets on her travels are such a large part of this story.

    • @IVANHOECHAPUT
      @IVANHOECHAPUT Рік тому +1

      I've had 37 motorcycles, and yes, you meet the nicest people on a Honda!

    • @arlandgaylor
      @arlandgaylor Рік тому +2

      I remember those commercials from the late 60s though the 70s. I can speak from experienced because Honda folks are nice, so I worked for the M0TO company 25 years, although I worked on the Auto side of the company, I always rode my Motorcycles, and yes the motorcycle community for the most part are really nice peeps.

    • @horaciomunchabe5396
      @horaciomunchabe5396 Рік тому +1

      I'm antisocial, so I stick with Yamaha.

    • @ianthepelican2709
      @ianthepelican2709 Рік тому +1

      @@horaciomunchabe5396 I'm part duck hence the Quacka. 🤣

  • @kellycollinsmusic7343
    @kellycollinsmusic7343 Рік тому +142

    I rarely comment on UA-cam videos, but just wanted to express the most heartfelt thanks to you for sharing your journeys. These videos are therapy for the thousands and thousands of people who live vicariously through your adventures! You are truly a unique person! Be safe out there, and thank you, I don't think you realize how much these videos mean to other people!

  • @ciberbri59
    @ciberbri59 Рік тому +115

    I’m sitting with my old mother remembering how she navigated us through Italy 50 years ago with her high school Latin and French. Hurrah for strong adventurous women who open doors with their smiles. Morocco is your best yet.

    • @stefanholmstrom1968
      @stefanholmstrom1968 Рік тому +6

      Indeed! My grandmother's sister Gerda was a bank clerk, or actually "bank maiden" as they were called back then. She quite spontaneously managed to get a cabin on a cargo ship from Helsinki/Finland to Hull in 1947. In those days it was also quite tricky to go abroad as you needed a certain permission to change Finnish marks to foreign currency, but working at a bank she had the right contacts to do this and get the pounds needed. She and her friend took the boat to Hull and then travelled in England on trains for many days. As she had not learned English in school, it must have been quite an adventure. Gerda remembered well how some people they met were so worried , "oh dear, young foreign girls travelling like this" (Gerda was already 40 then). Anyway, the same cargo ship that took them back was delayed (in Hamburg, a city still in ruins) and they got a reprimand when they got back at work, but that didn't stop Gerda from going abroad again, many times during the 50s, Italy was her favourite, I think. She had so amazing stories to tell about her life. Gerda was 96 when she passed away.

  • @kaizen2049
    @kaizen2049 Рік тому +64

    Noraly you don't know how much we appreciate your videos....to see the world through your camera's lense.....learning about so many wonderful places & meeting soo many kind people. We really appreciate your hardwork & thank you!!

  • @elhazzabrachid1879
    @elhazzabrachid1879 Рік тому +121

    Welcome here Noraly, we proud of you, i wish you a great experience here in Morocco 🙏

  • @davidkannas8932
    @davidkannas8932 Рік тому +74

    My wife went on a medical mission into the Atlas Mountains a few years back. She loved the people, the landscape, and the food. You are giving her flash backs to that time. Thank you.

    • @luxuriousTV1
      @luxuriousTV1 Рік тому +3

      You guys always welcome back
      And thanks a lot for her service .. we won't forget ❤

  • @russsaunders321
    @russsaunders321 Рік тому +124

    Just cruising through the Atlas mountains and now the Sahara desert!! Amazing stuff! The people of Morocco are so friendly! Thank you for these adventures Noraly!

  • @corujariousa
    @corujariousa Рік тому +180

    I find amazing how you can always manage to find a place to stay in most places you visit, no matter how remote the places might be. The usually nice people you find is of course a huge plus and a great reminder to us all that most of humanity shares the same good characteristics, no matter our origins.

  • @bajaborracho9139
    @bajaborracho9139 Рік тому +139

    Noraly all of us admire your immense courage and your ability to communicate with people of all ages and cultures. You seem to shrug off any inconvenience and your humility shines through as you make your way across the world. Three cheers for Noraly!🙏👍🌞

  • @AZORALAB
    @AZORALAB Рік тому +66

    I can't imagine from snowy mountains to desert on the same day. Yes, it's Morocco.🇲🇦❤️

  • @tiniselles
    @tiniselles Рік тому +170

    I visited Morocco nearly ten years ago and saw some of the places you went to. It is such an amazing welcoming place to go, I hope te visit again. Btw, I’m also Dutch

    • @Deevart88
      @Deevart88 Рік тому +7

      We wish to see you again visit our country, everyone is always welcome. And in case you do, we wish you a very lovely stay!

    • @tiniselles
      @tiniselles Рік тому +5

      @@Deevart88 shkran

    • @luxuriousTV1
      @luxuriousTV1 Рік тому +3

      Marhaba

    • @Q_QQ_Q
      @Q_QQ_Q 9 місяців тому +1

      It's double Dutch then .

  • @raulmorales9967
    @raulmorales9967 Рік тому +127

    Thanks for sharing your experience,Showing us parts of the world we would have never seen if not for you.

    • @AidaJof
      @AidaJof Рік тому +7

      I totally agree with you and have also said it many times, if it weren't for Noraly we would not know these remote lands and their people 💞

  • @djaberbelahouane1835
    @djaberbelahouane1835 Рік тому +71

    The Moroccan independence was back in 1956. Thanks for the tour, I love it.

    • @AidaJof
      @AidaJof Рік тому +5

      That's what I thought, thanks for confirming

    • @raiinfluence2239
      @raiinfluence2239 Рік тому

      im from high atlas mountains we have no right of health or education when zafzafi protesting for a hospital and schools in his region he got 20 years of prison because the king needs more castles in europe and usa and canada and gives millions of euros to the corrupt europian politicians like panziri and his gang to cover his crimes against us and for silencing us

  • @juliamadison5701
    @juliamadison5701 Рік тому +50

    Fantastic video..Morocco looks amazing.

  • @callmemars3653
    @callmemars3653 Рік тому +83

    So as a Moroccan I'm so happy to see that you're enjoying your journey across my country
    Thanks to your videos I've seen places that I've never thought they were existed in the Atlas mountains
    I just wanna say to whoever is reading this comment you're more than welcome in Morocco
    Btw we took our independence in 1956 not 1965 😅

    • @khaaaaliiiiiid
      @khaaaaliiiiiid Рік тому +2

      لا خطأ.. لم نحصل على الاستقلال بعد.. مازالت المعركة طوييييلة وصعبة.. لكن سنحصل عليه يوما ماا عزيزي

    • @callmemars3653
      @callmemars3653 Рік тому +2

      @@khaaaaliiiiiid نعم انت على حق
      ان شاء الله في القريب العاجل

    • @MohamedamineChaieb
      @MohamedamineChaieb Рік тому +2

      as a moroccan too , it's incredible to have all these landscapes existing in here , lot to discover !

    • @callmemars3653
      @callmemars3653 Рік тому +1

      @@MohamedamineChaieb indeed mate

  • @alhyanedesign4630
    @alhyanedesign4630 Рік тому +40

    WOOW! all these beautiful sceneries we saw through Noraly's eyes are just in one country!! from snow and mountains to beautiful nature and forests and now with the amazing Sahara desert and oasis , Morocco is really a special place experiencing all the four seasons at one time

  • @ragweed3524
    @ragweed3524 Рік тому +68

    I so admire your interaction with people and the language barrier, which seems like a small bump in the conversation most of the time. Looks like you are about to put your sand skills to even more use in the upcoming episode. The food! It looks scrumptious. Really loving Morocco and so glad you have chosen it as our new adventure lessons. “Off we go”

  • @WillieJohnRidesAgain
    @WillieJohnRidesAgain Рік тому +134

    So if you haven’t figured this out yet, this is damn near a college professor educated tour guide who is an excellent linguist and is giving us and unencumbered view of the world and it’s cultures. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, the fact that she brings this to us on a Honda with some GoPros and drone is just a bonus. Oh yeah, and she’s fearless.

    • @chrisblenkinsopp8588
      @chrisblenkinsopp8588 Рік тому +5

      and beautiful...

    • @kellycollinsmusic7343
      @kellycollinsmusic7343 Рік тому +13

      I would say she is more educated in most way than 90% of the college 'professors" I encountered.

    • @jonmulack4226
      @jonmulack4226 Рік тому +3

      @@kellycollinsmusic7343 And 200% more common sense.

    • @naimezzaim7018
      @naimezzaim7018 Рік тому +1

      Fearless!!? Of Morocco???!!!!

    • @younesramni1788
      @younesramni1788 Рік тому +6

      He meant by fearless that she has the courage to travel by her own. Difficult roads and landscapes.. He didn't mean the country. I'm moroccan by the way. I hope you got the point now 🇲🇦😊

  • @kmatejovsky
    @kmatejovsky Рік тому +62

    This type of interaction happens frequently when traveling alone. It's like someone appears and wants to help or be involved. Solo travel is the most immersive and rewarding way to understanding cultures and grow yourself. She's doing it right, in addition, the time it takes to edit and film content takes a lot of focus and gumption as well.

  • @keithdanielaltizen4780
    @keithdanielaltizen4780 Рік тому +298

    I admire the amount of courage Noraly have, she never surrenders and never doubts Sahara is a serious place and she just ride through it like cake, despite the minor struggles.

    • @FaLO66traintravels
      @FaLO66traintravels Рік тому +5

      Exactly.

    • @selcukcilek555
      @selcukcilek555 Рік тому +18

      Well, the Sahara starts now and if Noraly rides through that desert via Algeria and Mali or Niger, the only thing I can say is "chapeau"... further that's not the most secure places due to some terror plagued territory in both countries. Therefore I think that she stays in Morocco and rides Western Sahara to Mauritania which is slightly less risky . There she still needs to avoid the Polisario controlled territory. But again this is serious desert riding if she wants to end up in Nouakchott. Respect ,respect!!!

    • @kahinaharrache5026
      @kahinaharrache5026 Рік тому +19

      @@selcukcilek555 I am from Algeria. Unfortunately Noraly can't enter Algeria because she needs visa. Safety-wise, you're absolutely right. As the saying goes "Ignorance is bliss". When you're not aware of the danger, that's when adventure starts. It's not very safe in my country for women especially. I'm not sure about Morocco but she's really brave and i admire what she does !

    • @keithdanielaltizen4780
      @keithdanielaltizen4780 Рік тому +9

      ​@@selcukcilek555 Man it's nice letting this people know about this infos, hope she read this and take your advise, welp, she managed to surpass and dodge some dangerous places in Mexico last season, and for what I see she always check and ask for advise about her route's status for her every trip, so she'll be ok, she's tough after all.

    • @feather1950
      @feather1950 Рік тому +7

      @@keithdanielaltizen4780 , as in Central America, Noraly, of course checks ahead for safety reasons. I doubt she is ignorant of these facts.

  • @SlowTransitTimes
    @SlowTransitTimes Рік тому +55

    I brings tears of joy to my eyes to see the kindness of people out there. The world is still a good and a beautiful place. Thank you so much for showing us this aspect of your travels as well. ❤️

  • @Adil-wx1qz
    @Adil-wx1qz Рік тому +49

    Il Marocco 🇲🇦🌹è un paese meraviglioso e 😘👏ospitale le genti e molto cordiale👏🌹 ciao dall'Italia 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹❤️🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

  • @mattlinden4123
    @mattlinden4123 Рік тому +40

    That is some hard core riding in sand on a fully laden CRF300L. Quite amazing skills

  • @jerryresch5308
    @jerryresch5308 Рік тому +47

    It takes a lot of bravado to enter that huge desert by yourself. Thanks for sharing your experiences and your bravery with us. So adventurous!!

    • @alexshatzko1381
      @alexshatzko1381 Рік тому

      locals might have made money when the star-wars series was made there or near where Kadafi hung out... for the sand people parts of the series

  • @17cmmittlererminenwerfer81
    @17cmmittlererminenwerfer81 Рік тому +36

    Isn't it amazing? She's made a career of exploring the world on two wheels. What an interesting time to be alive.

  • @SafeAndSounds
    @SafeAndSounds Рік тому +48

    Noraly, dank je wel dat ik met jou meekan op je teis door Marokko. Ik houd zoveel van dit land, de mensen en de cultuur. Een echte rondreis is mijn droom, die nog niet vervuld is, en ik geniet ten diepste van alles wat je hier met ons deelt. Hele grote hug en mooie reis! ❤️

    • @elhachimisaid7503
      @elhachimisaid7503 Рік тому +1

      سیمون مرحبا صدیقي في بلدك التاني

    • @rissaynood3779
      @rissaynood3779 Рік тому +2

      You are welcome anytime my friend Morocco, we will be happy to host you

    • @SafeAndSounds
      @SafeAndSounds Рік тому

      @@rissaynood3779 Thank you, so kind of you.

  • @open_book1237
    @open_book1237 Рік тому +165

    Morocco is a multilingual country indeed. In the Rif (North) but also in the south Spanish is very common, because Morocco was also occupied by Spain. French is a essential part of moroccan communication because of the French colony, but not only for the olders even more for the youth. French is used as the business and education language. And the Amazigh language as u said is the native language of Morocco. Not everyone speaks Tamazight , but at least 50 % know how to speak one. Its the language of the Amazigh people, the indigenous people of Morocco. And than Darija which was brought by the Arabs (moroccan dialect of arabic) is basically spoken by everyone. So a Amazigh person would speak up to 4 languages.

    • @gillesroy1237
      @gillesroy1237 Рік тому +14

      Exact. Le Maroc est une tour de Babel, linguistiquement parlant. Et Noraly est polyglotte. N’empêche que ce sont les rencontres qui se déroulent en pidgin (avec les sons, les mains, les sourires) que l’on préfère!

    • @AidaJof
      @AidaJof Рік тому +24

      Thank you, that is so good to know. I toured Morocco extensively in 2017 and loved how Moroccans speak many languages and even when they do not, they try and find a way to communicate ... that is hospitality💖 Whereas I have been to other developed countries where they wave their hands in the 'No No' manner and close the door.

    • @bajaborracho9139
      @bajaborracho9139 Рік тому +8

      I lived in the canary islands for some time. Spanish, Arabic, farsi, and several Moroccan dialects mixed with english and French.

    • @inenarrable1298
      @inenarrable1298 Рік тому +21

      To be precise : Morocco never was a French colony, but was a "protectorat" (like Tunisia) until 1956 (and not 58 as I wrote before). Algeria was indeed colonised and was a French "département" until 1962.

    • @EliasBac
      @EliasBac Рік тому +9

      Exactly
      Not to mention that the Moroccan Diaspora around the world is very large. Especially in Europe and North America.
      I was born and raised in France and spent all my childhood summers in Morocco with my cousins from all over the map.
      All staying at my grandmothers house and mixing Moroccan Arabic, English and all out respectives languages (French German Dutch Spanish Italian 😅)
      The good old days

  • @dannyboy4372
    @dannyboy4372 Рік тому +35

    Just amazed how warm and accepting the locals are.......Luvin this Noraly.....

  • @miguelsolo6810
    @miguelsolo6810 Рік тому +27

    Wow ! What a beautiful country , I am absolutely loving this ride ,Thanks Noraly for being such an awesome human being
    and letting us ride along with you . Dios te bendiga

  • @chahidessaadi6332
    @chahidessaadi6332 Рік тому +21

    That something amazing to travel around the world especially my country Morocco 🇲🇦 ... peace and save ride Inchaa ALLAH

  • @JimmyRJump
    @JimmyRJump Рік тому +215

    As a Flemish Belgian, I'm quite interested in your voyage. We have a lot of Morrocon immigrants here which we don't really know about because of the cultural and religious barrier, (which works both ways, to be honest). I'm keen on learning about Morrocons. After all, they make-out over ten per cent of my country's population. I know a lot of Morrocons, but those have been raised in our Western culture and you can't see or hear any difference between "us" and "them". My new neighbour is from Morroco, so maybe I'll introduce him to your channel and ask him a few questions. I'll certainly learn something from the both you, the people you meet and from my new neighbour. Cheerio "Noortje".

    • @TheMoSalah
      @TheMoSalah Рік тому +39

      I am sure your new neighbor will be happy if you open up to him and will absolutely help you with anything you will need.
      We don't bite 😀 it's just a different culture/religion which should not stop us from getting to know each other.

    • @liamsizagra5570
      @liamsizagra5570 Рік тому +9

      My Sister is Moroccan Belgium ,live in Charleroi, if you want to know the people you have to travel to their country

    • @adamchan5292
      @adamchan5292 Рік тому +13

      Most Moroccan in your country they are the fourth generation as most off other people including you from other colonies so it’s hard to know about their culture because they became they are Belgium now .same with the African American or Irish American or British 😂😂

    • @arlandgaylor
      @arlandgaylor Рік тому +10

      well Tel all the Moroccans and Belgians hi for me and lots of love from Texas!!!

    • @kamallagratte6770
      @kamallagratte6770 Рік тому +1

      Morocco is so diverse culturally...and the difference is deep even in the distribution of ressources (easy to notice in Noraly's journey). Unless your neighbour is a big traveller, he might only discuss the region he's coming from. Though there is a common culture spread by the official government to propagate some kind of common cultural symbols...but anyways ...I don't want to be too politial in this chanel. Cheers !

  • @sfy2k1
    @sfy2k1 Рік тому +66

    What I can sum up from watching all these S1-S7 videos by Noraly is that, it takes the following attributes of a person to give us such fantastic and addictive videos each time (which btw conveniently spells "ITCHY BOOTS")-->
    Inspiring
    Talented
    Courageous
    Hardworking
    Youthful
    Brave
    Optimistic
    Observant
    Tactical
    Sharp

    • @glenj.taylor2938
      @glenj.taylor2938 Рік тому

      Resilient as well.
      I didn't want to bombard your brilliant comment with anything more that one contribution. Well thought out and I whole-heartedly agree.

    • @sfy2k1
      @sfy2k1 Рік тому +1

      @@glenj.taylor2938 Just stating the facts.

  • @drgoro9139
    @drgoro9139 7 місяців тому +2

    After the last devastating earthquake that struck Morocco and exactly the areas of the Atlas Mountains, everything changed: thousands of victims and tens of thousands injured, all the houses were demolished as if they had never existed before.
    I love Morocco and especially the Amazigh people, the kindest people you can meet in the world. Thank you for your visit to Morocco and welcome again.

  • @ruthw1079
    @ruthw1079 Рік тому +8

    I LOVE that you are allowing us to see your experience with the People along this trip, Noraly. Something the media doesn't show in America.
    Beautiful!!

  • @abinsajia8217
    @abinsajia8217 Рік тому +46

    We are so glad to have you. Because you put so much effort 🥺 into each and every video to inform and entertain us. Hands off NORALY🙏😘

  • @bridgetedwardsmentalhealth409
    @bridgetedwardsmentalhealth409 Рік тому +35

    19 minutes of bliss riding vicariously along with you ... incredible scenery from snow capped mountains into the Sahara desert, what a stark contrast! Hard to imagine living there, yet remarkably many manage quite successfully. Amazing video, and thanks for being such an intrepid adventurous soul Noraly ... we get to enjoy this from the comforts of our couches! 🤩❣😎

  • @sylviebrindamour6980
    @sylviebrindamour6980 Рік тому +7

    Imagine if every human being in the entire world were as friendly, appreciating and accepting as Noraly. Peace would prevail.

  • @nancyyoung2706
    @nancyyoung2706 Рік тому +14

    Our intrepid Warrior Princess is amazing!! Noraly is the very best. Amazing language skills and her grace and respect for all people just brings out the very best in everyone. I can’t believe it’s episode 5 already!! Learning so much! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

  • @tothemountainsigo
    @tothemountainsigo Рік тому +41

    I'm so delighted with how gentle and kind and more than willing to host and help people are there!

    • @ohsweetmystery
      @ohsweetmystery Рік тому

      People with harder, poorer lives are almost always kinder and more generous than those with wealthy, easy lives.

  • @KOTDM1988
    @KOTDM1988 Рік тому +31

    Noraly, Queen of the desert 👑

  • @thomasnine2595
    @thomasnine2595 Рік тому +11

    It has amazed me how she can find places to stay seemingly so easy but she’s an old hand at it now. I am so envious of her lifestyle God bless and hope she keeps doing it for at least a few more years

  • @grahamkemble3917
    @grahamkemble3917 Рік тому +4

    You give a good lesson to everyone. When people WANT to communicate, they can find away. Your genuine emotions of caring and interest in others, span any language barriers.

  • @bdmmanbdmman3526
    @bdmmanbdmman3526 Рік тому +38

    The Atlas mountains are so impressive! Maybe not the Rockies of the Andes, but so BEAUTIFUL! The mix of languages is so interesting, making for a fun time communicating. The people are so warm and open, and very willing to be helpful. Makes for a journey to be remembered. Thank you for taking us with you. 🥰⛰🏜 Be safe! best wishes from Ann Arbor.

    • @AidaJof
      @AidaJof Рік тому +1

      Atlas Mountains are absolutely stunning and the people warm and hospitable; I have experienced their warmth & willingness to help first hand on my tour of Morocco in 2017

    • @ruthw1079
      @ruthw1079 Рік тому +1

      I think key to seeing the world is not to compare one place to another or one mountains to another.
      I am just as AMAZED with the Atlas Mountains as I was with the mountains in Mexico.
      This whole planet is AMAZING, through their own characteristics.

  • @Basileno
    @Basileno Рік тому +19

    I love the people's reaction, especially the kids' and mostly, love the hospitality and friendliness. Hello everyone from this side of the world.

    • @TheMoSalah
      @TheMoSalah Рік тому

      Hello from the other side.
      We see you ✌️👋

    • @Basileno
      @Basileno Рік тому +1

      @@TheMoSalah 👋

  • @kemaldjakman183
    @kemaldjakman183 Рік тому +14

    Itchy boots is the only UA-cam channel that I don't ever miss! Every time I see the sides of other places which I never expected

  • @ClareHughes1965
    @ClareHughes1965 Рік тому +12

    How welcoming, helpful and welcoming all the people of Morocco are! Your videos are so very positive and interesting…we look forward to the next ones. Safe rides xx

  • @motoccitania
    @motoccitania Рік тому +54

    Pour avoir fait 2 fois le maroc je peux dire que le peuple Marocain est formidable et super sympa profite bien Noraly

  • @rofsjan
    @rofsjan 6 місяців тому +3

    6:09 we need a 10-hour version of this stunning view. It's like another planet. To the moon!

  • @nicholasc700
    @nicholasc700 Рік тому +15

    No sign boards, no road marks, no landscapes but she rides on.......as if going for a Sunday ride! This is courage & the thirst for adventures! So carefree! Hats off to you!

  • @libbyvalley
    @libbyvalley Рік тому +25

    I must comment again after watching fully. I imagined what it must be like living in the desert with just sand. No trees. I loved your interaction with the children & man. Always EPIC experiences with you. 👍💥💥💥😁☀️

  • @frankyates1054
    @frankyates1054 Рік тому +22

    Nothing like starting the day with a bike ride in the Sahara with you Noraly.May your GPS and guardian angel never fail you.

    • @boediprasetya2850
      @boediprasetya2850 Рік тому +6

      yes guardian angel is always near this girl

    • @mindtraveller100
      @mindtraveller100 Рік тому

      I´m starting to think that her choice of GPS for this season was a mistake. But i hope i´m wrong...

  • @hsserry5289
    @hsserry5289 Рік тому +14

    Noraly has a cheerful, open minded, extremely friendly attitude and demeanor All these traits are hard to find in many people.

  • @nspires1
    @nspires1 Рік тому +3

    "I should probably check where I'm going." HEEHEE! 😀 (Favorite Itchy Boots line ever).

  • @edithchapman6651
    @edithchapman6651 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for my 76th birthday video today. Amazing how people live in such a beautiful stark area.

    • @williamfaulkner1959
      @williamfaulkner1959 Рік тому +3

      Happy 76 birthday to you. Had my 82nd yesterday. Have a great day and stay safe.

  • @WhiteTiger333
    @WhiteTiger333 Рік тому +33

    I'm happy you came here, too. I'm also loving the wonderful mix of languages and the stunning scenery unique to the place. Our beautiful Earth that we are able to see through your eyes, and learn from your awesome dialog! 😍 Making your way through the desert - where's the roadbook when you need it? But, people living out there and speaking Spanish - even better!

  • @ChipLohman
    @ChipLohman Рік тому +4

    To our motorcycle astronaut, thank you so much for sharing your discoveries, Noraly. And for things like taking the time to set-up a drone shot, or finishing up a long day with tedious editing - thank you!!! And thanks for your million dollar smile...

  • @artdogg50
    @artdogg50 Рік тому +5

    Noraly you teach me and many of us so much. All different languages being spoken is amazing to witness. And can't say I was expecting to see anyone living in a very desolate part of the desert, but yet there they were living and seemingly striving.

  • @robertcarter9323
    @robertcarter9323 Рік тому +9

    When the track starts to become rough , your little laugh is WONDERFUL 🕊️🙏

  • @universeworld1782
    @universeworld1782 Рік тому +4

    I travel also, not as much as you as I am 68, I am amazed there are so many good people on 🌎 gives one confidence in mankind! Am in Africa now, sometimes I wonder what a world would be like without borders and greed of Corporate 🌎 Earth!

  • @h.l.3628
    @h.l.3628 Рік тому +2

    I am impressed of how you can understand which road/track to follow when the locals seems to just wave their hands all over...:-)

  • @heathermsmall
    @heathermsmall Рік тому +8

    The village is called Hassilabiad, meaning white well. It is ancient, because of the dune-filtered water table, and very beautiful to me. One of my two favourite places in the world.

  • @muzingayempofu
    @muzingayempofu Рік тому +21

    This is wonderful really. I started following this Channel on Season 5 when Noraly was riding around Southern Africa. Feels really good to be exploring North Africa , Itchy Boots all the way!

  • @MikePara111
    @MikePara111 Рік тому +19

    Today's episode is excellent, with a dramatic contrast between snow-capped mountains and the Sahara desert! and, as usual, the wonderful people Noraly meets along the way 😁 Oh, and bonus! We saw some camels today 🐪🥰

  • @roccofragomeno4837
    @roccofragomeno4837 Рік тому +6

    Wow such beautiful scenery! When you got to the desert I was thinking of your Baja race and then you made a comment about it right after, made me laugh as I was thinking must be very different with a fully loaded motorcycle. I look forward to your videos Noraly as you do such an amazing job putting them together for all of us! As always, safe travels!❤

  • @billwebb8561
    @billwebb8561 Рік тому +1

    The old 70s-80s song "Midnight at the Oasis" kept running through my head, lol as I watched our intrepid Noraly press on through N. Africa and into the Sahara. :) Let's Go!

  • @aghilas2299
    @aghilas2299 Рік тому +10

    The Amazigh people are actually the endogenous people of North Africa, and we speak different dialects of Tamazight (the language), here in Morocco there are 3 main dialects *Riffian Tamazight*, *Atlas Tamazight* and *Tachlhit* alongside *Darija* which is the an "Arabic dialect".

    • @aghilas2299
      @aghilas2299 Рік тому +1

      @@ingridwatsup9671 My pleasure🥰

  • @jean-patktm9243
    @jean-patktm9243 Рік тому +67

    Le Maroc est un pays très accueillant, beaucoup de touristes en motos. Bonne route !!!

  • @paulstallard9278
    @paulstallard9278 Рік тому +6

    What an adventure. Seen all her series so far. What a woman. People are attracted to her because she is so genuine. Always happy and smiling. What love to meet her. As a traveller myself I respect her so much. Travelling to parts of the world ordinary folk would never visit. Stay and ride safe Noraly, keep the vids coming. So soon as I get a notification of a new vid. I drop everything, make a coffee. Sit down and watch it. What a life. Enjoy Noraly. 🤠

  • @tahoeblue2491
    @tahoeblue2491 Рік тому +6

    You do so well in the middle of no where with all those various tracks. I think I would panic. You have a calm steady confidence. Love seeing the people, the food, and what the landscape is like.

  • @r.a.burkart8628
    @r.a.burkart8628 Рік тому +10

    You always have so much love and interest for the land and the people your are traveling with. I admire that very much and für that your Videos are full of humanity and respect. I travelled through Senegal and Mali, only by feet, train, bushtaxi, and I always lived like you at families and in nature. Now I want to drive by bike, when it is possible again. Carry on, dear Noraly, you habe all good spirits at your side, because you live "Ubuntu. African philosophy - I am because you are!" that is fundamental different to european egocentrism. You will find this togetherness also by the poorest people. Best wishes!

  • @yogeshd3211
    @yogeshd3211 Рік тому +17

    What a phenomenal landscape. To gel with the people in few hours and feel them the one from the community is mammoth task. Noraly you are now free from the Barrier of language, race and religion. You are world citizen. Keep going and thanks for the new season.

  • @mike.47
    @mike.47 11 місяців тому +1

    There’s nothing more joyful as Noraly exclaiming “He He He” when going through the sand. ❤

  • @sidogr9854
    @sidogr9854 Рік тому +2

    berber hospitality is unparalleled

  • @dragonflytoo
    @dragonflytoo Рік тому +16

    I live in the rain forest of Vancouver Island. After watching quite a few travel videos, I've come to the conclusion, no trees.... actually makes me anxious.
    Thanks for showing us your travels.

  • @texan2u
    @texan2u Рік тому +3

    Looks like a South Texas "breakfast taco !! Chorizo, eggs and pico de gallo.. Hmm.. . . on the other side of the world !! Amazing !+

  • @ninja12lawbreaker
    @ninja12lawbreaker Рік тому +9

    I used to work with Nigerians in London years ago and my old mate Chris Olugbhenlu swore if he strayed 5 miles from his home village he was unable to undertand the language. I suspect Africa has been kept divided lingually for western advantages. What a beautiful country, always wanted to see the Atlas mountains. Another brilliant film Noraly

    • @oklahomahank2378
      @oklahomahank2378 Рік тому +4

      It is normal for languages to vary this much. Once England was like this. Some parts of Switzerland still are. Language unification is usually created by force by a central government.

    • @youssefessabri4593
      @youssefessabri4593 Рік тому +3

      In the case of Morocco the Atlas mountains made it difficult to maintain the same pronunciation and therefore we have different Amazigh dialects now, however they are all using same root words.

  • @ThePeteutube
    @ThePeteutube Рік тому +7

    I’ve been watching Noraly since the beginning. Each one gets better than the previous season. Her ability to relate and interact with total strangers never ceases to amaze me. I have no idea how she’s able to plan her gas refueling points. I like the new extendable GoPro mount on the front. When the camera is looking back at her, it gives us a good view. Go Noraly!

  • @mondmann1957
    @mondmann1957 Рік тому +9

    Dank für die Erklärungen der Verschiedenen Sprachen, das Marokko so ein Wunderbares Land ist kannte ich bisher nur von Bilder und Erzählungen. Die Aussicht......

    • @adnaneazouigui3976
      @adnaneazouigui3976 Рік тому

      Language is never a problem here, you’ll always find people who will communicate with you easily

  • @ausbin6102
    @ausbin6102 Рік тому +3

    both France and Spain forced Morocco to sign the Treaty of Fez on March 30, 1912, to establish a French/Spanish protectorate over Morocco between 1912 and 1956. by the way Morocco has the second oldest monarchy in the world. And In 1777, Morocco was the first country in the world to formally acknowledge the United States as an independent nation.

  • @daveruona991
    @daveruona991 Рік тому +5

    Welcome back! I've missed your posts. Excellent choice of adventures. My neighbors,man and wife, are from Morocco. I mentioned your channel to him and your history,especially your current one. I think you're gonna get a new subscriber. Looking forward to your next post. ❤❤

  • @andreaswallschuss7184
    @andreaswallschuss7184 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for my morning itchy boots fix. Noraly is true salt of the Earth.
    ....... and drop dead beautiful

  • @poeticposturing3850
    @poeticposturing3850 Рік тому +7

    I really like your choice of music. It does a good job setting the mood of the place you are exploring and expressing the culture.

  • @danomies
    @danomies Рік тому +19

    Navigating languages and desert roads like a boss 👊🏼 You can definitely tell you are in your happy place 😊

  • @chuckerpower2841
    @chuckerpower2841 Рік тому +6

    Noraly Wow!!! It's so much fun to keep continuing traveling with you via UA-cam you inspire all of us to continue to live and enjoy life whether there's walls or barriers you seem to never let nothing slow you down and I admire you greatly for that your vision friendliness to people being able to communicate with everybody no matter what country you're in is amazing I absolutely love your videos please continue to share because we love them so much.. cheers from northern United States 😚

  • @ramishrambarran3998
    @ramishrambarran3998 Рік тому +1

    I like how Noraly enjoys the food in each country she's in. I did also, when I travelled.
    Diverse food is more available in my country than it was when i was a boy........albeit more expensive.
    There is an old saying, " Hunger is the best sauce".
    A sauce is added to make food taste better.
    Hunger does that all the time !
    Trinidad & Tobago.
    West indies.

  • @geofiggy
    @geofiggy Рік тому +3

    Hey N, that flat bread looks like paratha or chapatis. YUM!
    What nice people full of love and gratitude. Thanks for your continious lessons on the local culture, peoples, history and languages. Your lessons are always welcome.
    Thanks for lunch. It looked so scrumptious.
    Helpful guidance in the middle of "nowhere" and Spanish speaking as well, out of the blue. Just brilliant.
    Thanks for your time for sharing this Episode. Looking forward to the next leg.
    Take care and ride safe. 🖖🏼 🤟🏼

  • @aminekessar
    @aminekessar Рік тому +4

    Now your bike Alaska should be renamed!
    Ramla is her new name !
    Cheers from Algiers 🏍️

  • @mysticmessages800
    @mysticmessages800 Рік тому +5

    I've enjoyed seeing more of the towns, people and food as well as the usual motorcycle content. Super interesting. It all takes alot of work and dedication. Appreciated.

  • @BrunoFriedmann
    @BrunoFriedmann Рік тому +4

    Merci, it is just so cool to travel with you, this kindness. Those landscape are just so gorgeous, if one day I goes to Morocco I maybe decide to go during winter time.

  • @marcelosegon7411
    @marcelosegon7411 Рік тому +12

    La verdad veo todos tus videos Noraly y siempre fueron unos paisajes hermosos..pero creo que Marruecos los tiene todos juntos ...solo les falta los caminos de la ruta 40 en Argentina y su viento ..una maravilla

    • @roswi9861
      @roswi9861 Рік тому

      Traumhaft, höchsten Respekt, gigantische Leistung!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @ZackaryMac
    @ZackaryMac Рік тому +14

    Noraly is one of those people I've never met, but would genuinely love to sit down, share a meal, and chat with. What stories she could tell!

  • @Mr.hooopla
    @Mr.hooopla Рік тому +9

    Thank you for visiting my country and introducing it more. We enjoyed a lot of these beautiful scenery. You are welcome to Morocco

  • @daverow49
    @daverow49 Рік тому +9

    Spectacular scenery! A friend of mine has visited the same area and described as I see it in this episode. Thank you for taking us to this amazing place. Safe travels.

  • @benoitlacasse610
    @benoitlacasse610 Рік тому +17

    Belle température, beaux paysages, bonne nourriture, Alaska fait zoumm zoumm...On sent bien que Noraly est heureuse, c'est un bonheur très bien partagé!!🌞

  • @ricklane
    @ricklane Рік тому +16

    I started watching your videos mid season 6. Now I will go back to the beginning, and watch from season one. You are an inspiration. And you are inspiring a whole new generation of riders. May God richly bless and guard your travels.

    • @patrambarran1209
      @patrambarran1209 Рік тому +1

      Sir believe me you will never have a bored moment watching her videos I started by chance watching her in season 5 and like you decided to go start from season 1 guess what I couldn't stop myself sometimes I go till 1am or so in the mornings 😁😁😁Noraly is an inspiration to all of us I just love her channel so much I have seen and learned its amazing 🤗🤗🤗👍enjoy