ROYAL AIR MAROC: Are They Really That Bad?

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  • @Bacchusmbt
    @Bacchusmbt Рік тому +491

    The nicest, most generous people I have met in all my years of traveling are the Moroccan people. I love this country.

    • @sihamamal7840
      @sihamamal7840 Рік тому +18

      Thank you so much. You're welcome anytime❤.

    • @rf6724
      @rf6724 Рік тому +19

      Went there once, will never return.

    • @mrkitty5581
      @mrkitty5581 9 місяців тому +3

      @@rf6724Why not?

    • @mikal1659
      @mikal1659 Місяць тому

      @@rf6724I went there and got married, best decision I ever made

    • @snsn5620
      @snsn5620 Місяць тому +5

      Thank you bro! Youre welcome to Morocco ❤

  • @hamzapoland
    @hamzapoland Місяць тому +75

    It might be a little bit expensive, but trust me, the quality is amazing of this Royal Air Maroc 🇲🇦 underrated❤

  • @davidrosinsky4731
    @davidrosinsky4731 Місяць тому +52

    I used Royal Air Maroc many times. It was decent and it has been improving over the years 👍 the country itself is tourist friendly. Enjoy it! The food is awesome.

    • @dragonseye00
      @dragonseye00 Місяць тому

      Well, you need to be very careful to not be ripped off in Morocco. I general people are genuinely kind and helpful, but if you go to touristic places like Marrakesch, be careful because there you'll be mainly be another cow waiting to be milked. Other than that and very few other too touristy places, I do agree.

    • @alaelaksir2167
      @alaelaksir2167 Місяць тому

      Scams against tourists exist all over the world, not just in Morocco​@@dragonseye00

    • @ISAKOCORPORATION
      @ISAKOCORPORATION Місяць тому

      ​@@dragonseye00as a Moroccan, I agree with you, Marrakesh is kinda good but the tight closed districts are literally dangerous, you can ended up with no clothes😂, or maybe your wallet or your phone.
      Because I was not born in Marrakesh, also the temperature can really reach up to 55°C

    • @nadanoury2290
      @nadanoury2290 Місяць тому

      @@ISAKOCORPORATION Scammers and profiteers exist all over the world, I would rather be scammed in Morocco than be attacked and murdered for a few dollars in the United States.

    • @jrlnas4934
      @jrlnas4934 28 днів тому

      @@dragonseye00But that’s true for any touristic places. If I go to touristic New York place, quite sure I’m going to be even more milked than in Morocco.
      Tourist are the kind of people to enjoy the moment and not look at every cent spent (which make sense).

  • @Hammy808
    @Hammy808 Місяць тому +130

    Royal Air Maroc is way better than spirit and Americans airlines

    • @chris-nl8bl
      @chris-nl8bl Місяць тому +5

      cap 🧢, all the same , royal air maroc worst cause you lay 1500$ and you get same service as spirit and rayan

    • @hitchedx1359
      @hitchedx1359 Місяць тому +4

      Indeed, RAM is way better than any North American Airline! If you want well presented plates go to a Michelin Star Restaurant! 😂😂😂😂

    • @lailamansour2056
      @lailamansour2056 Місяць тому +1

      @@chris-nl8bl u r just jealous

    • @chris-nl8bl
      @chris-nl8bl Місяць тому

      @@lailamansour2056 nifa9 kietiwk lmare9a o btata o danape o raibi b 1500$ ticket o ktkhrji f aynk

    • @PabloMorillo-fz7ub
      @PabloMorillo-fz7ub 24 дні тому

      You r just jealous thats americano arlines is better than Air moroc ,

  • @masennus2495
    @masennus2495 Рік тому +129

    Those views from the helicopter viewed in 4K 60fps, absolutely surreal. Great video as always.

  • @user-qs5du8uy5s
    @user-qs5du8uy5s Рік тому +142

    I have flown with RAM many times before, and I never seemed to have any complaints. I normally go to economy class. To be honest, I am surprised with the service/food they had given you. Normally they are extremely nice and friendly, and the food is great! I am going to Morocco in 2 days and I will be flying with RAM so hopefully nothing will go wrong.

    • @stephanieromero6495
      @stephanieromero6495 Рік тому

      Hi! You have flown economy with them? Can you explain their hand luggage policy....does that mean you can take the 10k rolling carry on size on board AND a personal item...like a backpack or is the backpack supposed to be the hand luggage?

    • @user-zo2wq2xf3v
      @user-zo2wq2xf3v 11 місяців тому

      @@stephanieromero6495both a handbag, and a book bag is fine. Source is over 50 flights with RAM.

    • @NabilKaali
      @NabilKaali 9 місяців тому +3

      @@stephanieromero6495 RAM luggage policy is relaxed. You're allowed 2 full size suitcases, a carry-on and a personal item. Heck back in the day people use to carry live chickens with them.

    • @H3XGroup
      @H3XGroup 3 місяці тому +1

      JFK catering is terrible even on Singapore airlines so that’s on them not RAM. Casablanca may be bad too

    • @user-qs5du8uy5s
      @user-qs5du8uy5s 3 місяці тому +3

      @@H3XGroup I doubt that Casablanca has it bad. When I went on RAM, like I said I was going to, it most certainly has improved by a lottt. The food there much better than the years before. But then again it’s an airplane so you can’t really blame them.

  • @The-atlantis-report
    @The-atlantis-report Місяць тому +27

    RoyalAir Maroc is the best in Africa , and i am talking from my experience of many years travelling

    • @MuhammadGrdawe
      @MuhammadGrdawe Місяць тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @affiniteit7537
      @affiniteit7537 Місяць тому +11

      @@MuhammadGrdawe What do want to say ... that air tabon is best? OL

    • @Checkmate_Edits
      @Checkmate_Edits Місяць тому +3

      ​@@affiniteit7537 That guy can't even be class president let alone a country's president 💀

    • @affiniteit7537
      @affiniteit7537 Місяць тому +3

      @@Checkmate_Edits The scary part is that many have voted for him... now imagine how they are XD

  • @Dustwheel
    @Dustwheel Рік тому +51

    There tends to be some confusion over the socks, or the quality of the socks. Those socks are meant to be worn over your socks if you choose to take your shoes off... Then if you happen to move about you'd like the provided socks over your personal socks. I think that makes sense. Cheers!

  • @pewpew1055
    @pewpew1055 Рік тому +84

    18:30 The food they got you on The Royal Air Maroc isn't even Moroccan food, I'm Moroccan and I confirm

    • @aminemohamedamiri1328
      @aminemohamedamiri1328 Місяць тому +2

      Of course he some chooses the menu

    • @noname-rs4xf
      @noname-rs4xf Місяць тому +1

      They told me the Moroccan food only comes when leaving from Morocco

    • @soniaelbar2840
      @soniaelbar2840 Місяць тому +2

      @@noname-rs4xf yes true as a moroccan i can understand why because the ingredients and the preperation for moroccan food is a bit time consuming isnce the ingredients are quite unique and you can't really find them for example in new york but if u fly from morocco all you will get is moroccan food

    • @Checkmate_Edits
      @Checkmate_Edits Місяць тому +2

      ​@@soniaelbar2840 Yeah I can't imagine them making someone a Tagine or a Couscous traveling from NYC to Fes or something like that 😂

    • @AmalAmal-vo8br
      @AmalAmal-vo8br Місяць тому

      ​@@Checkmate_Editsil tempo per preparare un tajine o un couscous c'è... in quei quasi 6 ore di volo😂😂

  • @orilyamenni2751
    @orilyamenni2751 Місяць тому +23

    What you ve been served as dinner is not moroccan food, i think you choose a french meal from the menu 😅😅😅

    • @Slimbens4242
      @Slimbens4242 19 днів тому

      no necesariamente los franceses lo copian todo y luego dicen que es producto suyo.

  • @noelphilips
    @noelphilips  Рік тому +8

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  • @halthegoat
    @halthegoat Рік тому +111

    Flew on Royal Air Maroc a few times, always found them decent. Even flew on their 737 MAX 8 to Mauritania which I found to be surprisingly good

    • @tracywalker244
      @tracywalker244 Рік тому +1

      Are you able to carry a backpack and one carryon luggage?

    • @chiassong1
      @chiassong1 Рік тому +2

      ​@@tracywalker244Two 23 kg suitcases! + carry-on

    • @daviroza4700
      @daviroza4700 7 місяців тому +2

      Oh my god I love Mauritania 🇲🇷 so much it’s my goal this year to visit Mauritania

    • @arnethasanderselmire4143
      @arnethasanderselmire4143 5 місяців тому +1

      My husband was Chief of Security at Royal Air Morocco I at Casablanca going to show him this video.

    • @mohamedmourid
      @mohamedmourid 5 місяців тому

      ​@@arnethasanderselmire4143it's Tunisia not Morocco. Hopefully Moroccan agents do not act like those in the video.

  • @Jeng4280
    @Jeng4280 Рік тому +40

    I love how Noel is always pleasant no matter the circumstances he gets in. My motto is always be kind no matter what. It’ll get you far!

  • @AEKaczor
    @AEKaczor Рік тому +146

    You should definitely do a Norse Atlantic review. I flew them for the first time from JFK-LGW in Premium Economy. I thought it was a great experience for a low-cost carrier.

    • @GrizDaBearr
      @GrizDaBearr Рік тому +7

      they are a great airline

    • @o.c.g.m9426
      @o.c.g.m9426 Рік тому

      How much was your ticket AFTER the fee raping

    • @norwayspotter26
      @norwayspotter26 Рік тому +3

      Its pretty much the same as the old Norwegian used to be, and he flew on that and absolutely hated it sadly

    • @beyondthestars4299
      @beyondthestars4299 Рік тому +1

      I wonder why he used turkish airlines lounge not royal air marroc lounge 🤔

    • @mopmap4911
      @mopmap4911 Рік тому

      I flew with them too from NYC to Oslo, nothing special, they offer the minimum one can expect

  • @andrewdomaracki
    @andrewdomaracki Рік тому +13

    :)) I’m always amazed how the flights you’re on Noel, always seem so stable and without turbulence…

  • @josephhidayat4722
    @josephhidayat4722 Рік тому +26

    I saw my economy class lounge called "starbucks"..

  • @Flajetcollector60
    @Flajetcollector60 Рік тому +11

    Another great video Noel thanks. Very nice Dreamliner with a beautiful cabin. To bad the service was a little funky. Look forward to these every weekend ! Keep up the good work!

  • @jasonmayfield9959
    @jasonmayfield9959 Рік тому +24

    Nice to see RAM's hard product - thanks! I've used a different temperature/air quality cube for years and 20-25% is actually pretty common on 787s. On my tired old 767-400 last week it was actually only 11%!

    • @Calebs_Aviation
      @Calebs_Aviation Рік тому

      It would be the 767-300 RAM never took delivery of the last 767 variant the -400(ER) that is…

    • @ironmanjt
      @ironmanjt Рік тому +1

      @@Calebs_Aviation sorry didn’t mean to imply it was a RAM 767-400 I was on - it was United.

  • @ericinzesky1077
    @ericinzesky1077 Рік тому +9

    Great report ! The views of Manhattan by helicopter are awesome ! I had a great experience with RAM myself but it was 20 years ago, aboard a 747 🙂

  • @davesturdy
    @davesturdy Рік тому +47

    Service seemed poor on that first flight, as for the lounge, I think I’d have found a bar or had a look around the shops 😃 interesting to see how green Casablanca is !

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому +11

      It wasn't the best to be honest. Which is such a shame because I really wanted to like them!

    • @mattscarf
      @mattscarf Рік тому

      I wondered if they’d been a bit rattled by having to deal with the shouting guy at the beginning

    • @TheCoIdestWater
      @TheCoIdestWater Рік тому +8

      all of Morocco is green it’s just the southern part that’s like Arizona.

    • @FootballWithSami
      @FootballWithSami 5 місяців тому

      ur. Ool

  • @a.m7805
    @a.m7805 Місяць тому +3

    The detour via Spain to Tunisia is because Algeria has closed its borders with Morocco and they are also not allowed to fly over Algeria. Political things hence the diversion

  • @paulyoung3167
    @paulyoung3167 Рік тому +8

    I am a long-time fan of your world videos. As one who can no longer travel extensively, except a few coast-to-coast trips across America each couple of years, I especially like watching your travels. The copter ride over NYC looks great! I am going to do it and thank you for the idea!

  • @RoadCone411
    @RoadCone411 Рік тому +26

    I once made a JFK-MAN flight in 5 hours 10 minutes. Estimated time to SFO the same night was a full hour longer!
    Those winter jet streams are something!

    • @rampadmanabhan4258
      @rampadmanabhan4258 Рік тому

      Last winter, I flew from Detroit to San Diego and back. The flight out to SAN took 5.5 hours, while the flight back to DTW was just 3.5 hours! Was incredible, just experiencing that...

    • @derbagger22
      @derbagger22 Рік тому

      I've flown from FLL to BOS in just under 2 hours with a 200mph tailwind. But I also flew from BOS to the Azores in 4 hours flat. Which stunk because it was a redeye and we landed at 6AM. The flight home took 6:30 and I was fighting food poisoning. It is amazing what winds can do...

  • @kyleolehnik9473
    @kyleolehnik9473 Рік тому +24

    Flew Norse from Oslo to Orlando. It was not too bad. Paid to upgrade to their version of first class and it was 100% worth it. Smooth flight, nice crew, and the food is what you get for a low-cost carrier.

    • @natalieviktorya115
      @natalieviktorya115 Рік тому

      I’ll be flying with Norse from LAX to LGW in October, if you don’t mind me asking how much was it to upgrade? and did you bet on it or do it at the airport?

    • @houssam8159
      @houssam8159 9 місяців тому

      Happy to hear ... greetings from Morocco/ Spain ❤

  • @SuperBlondecat
    @SuperBlondecat Рік тому +3

    my eyebrows reached my hairline when he ran off with your phone 😨😨

  • @Mekky-ouh
    @Mekky-ouh Рік тому +27

    I like your videos! Morocco is also a beautiful country to be.

  • @roaddogg800
    @roaddogg800 Рік тому +9

    I get the way cool factor of the helicopter and it would be quite an experience. That being said, when I travel between JFK and Manhattan I take public transportation. The Q10 Limited bus from JFK to Kew Gardens subway station, then the E express train. Total cost slightly over $2. Lol. Great video and adventure once again!

  • @neilmorrison7356
    @neilmorrison7356 13 днів тому

    We stayed in the Crown Plaza twice.
    We got upgraded to a suite as it was my birthday and we got a birthday cake delivered to the room.

  • @MainesOwn
    @MainesOwn Рік тому +4

    I really appreciate you including that chaos with the hotel driver and their reaction to it to complete the "full experience"

    • @elbagrau
      @elbagrau 4 місяці тому +1

      Even though it has nothing to dp with Royal Air Maroc.

  • @dalemullins4562
    @dalemullins4562 Рік тому +6

    I laughed at the loo review right after eating that sketchy fish lol!

  • @horsehollerer
    @horsehollerer Рік тому +7

    Great trip, thanks Noel! FYI, I flew Norse in October, JFK-LGW and OSL-JFK, and it was stunning value. I was in the premium cabin both ways. The Dreamliners are very new (ex Norwegian I think?) and the seats are absolutely enormous ... much closer to business class than premium in size (not flatbed but major recline nonetheless). I only paid about $700 rt inc baggage fees for the multi trip. Cheers!

  • @Bellasie1
    @Bellasie1 Рік тому +3

    As an airline insider, I'd recommend trying premium classes' food off the airline base, not departing from a destination city... Maybe the same cabin out of Casablanca has better food. However, regardless of the product, this is not a business class service... quite shocking.

  • @paulpietruszewski4226
    @paulpietruszewski4226 Рік тому +3

    Rolling the dice on eating fish on a plane. If Leslie Neilson taught us anything as Dr. Rumack in the movie Airplane, when provided the option between fish or beef, always choose the lasagna. That was a documentary right?

  • @pamelashaver6246
    @pamelashaver6246 Рік тому +3

    This Video Is Very Well Filmed With Deep Clarity! Thank You For Making The Brave Trip Upon Air Moroc,I Certainly Would Not Have Done It!!!🍻🍻🍻

  • @Visit_Tangier
    @Visit_Tangier 21 день тому

    Morocco is 1/3 green plains ( annually in tangier it rains more than in London ) , 1/3 mountain , 1/3 semi arid o desert .
    In Morocco, during the same day, you can wake up in the desert dunes, ski in the afternoon on the Atlas mountains and swim on the beach watching the sunset in the evening

  • @geerd1
    @geerd1 Рік тому +6

    Oh yeah, certainly do a Norse review, thanks a lot! 👍

  • @babaamin6779
    @babaamin6779 Місяць тому +3

    i ll always be amazed by how people when they land here, they say oh it is green, i thought it is gonna be desert hhhh

  • @mattwilkin9491
    @mattwilkin9491 Рік тому +6

    Norse airlines are just a reboot for Norwegian airlines that stopped flying long haul a few years ago, they use the same planes with the same seats and even have the same upper management.

    • @michaelreid8857
      @michaelreid8857 Рік тому +2

      So in otherwords, doing the same thing and hoping for different results 😂
      INSANITY

    • @bardo0007
      @bardo0007 Рік тому

      @@michaelreid8857 It was the pandemic that stopped Norwegian long haul, nothing wrong with the business model.

  • @TheLifetraveler1
    @TheLifetraveler1 Рік тому +2

    Noel,. I have flown on Norse airways from fort Lauderdale to Oslo just before the summer came. I enjoyed the flight tremendously. You have to pay for everything that you want of course, since their lowest tickets only cost me about, $400 round trip. The only extras I paid for, was an assigned seat, and one overhead bag. The personal item my case with my laptop in tablet was free.
    On the return trip from Oslo to fort Lauderdale, no one was in the exit row. So I was able to grab seats there, after the plane reached altitude.

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie
    @SuiGenerisAbbie Рік тому +5

    I flew on Royal Air Maroc all around Morocco MANY years ago. I recall it not being so bad, actually.

  • @AliBnrh
    @AliBnrh Місяць тому +10

    Your map is wrong. Western Sahara is Moroccan and part of Morocco . Cheers

    • @KimiFan2002
      @KimiFan2002 10 днів тому +1

      Depends which country you ask. As far as most of the world is concerned, Western Sahara is it’s own disputed territory, so it’s best to go with the majority in his case

  • @ScreamingEagle101st
    @ScreamingEagle101st Рік тому +186

    What makes me laugh about your reviews is you fly business class which actually doesn't reflect if any airline is good or bad and most normal people couldn't afford this type of ticket

    • @FrankypankyV8
      @FrankypankyV8 Рік тому +57

      True, but Noel does not always fly Business... He gets into tiny cramped regional jets often enough.
      Just watch more of his videos

    • @lls6001
      @lls6001 Рік тому +26

      ​@@FrankypankyV8 Only economy if the airline doesn't do business class lol.

    • @FrankypankyV8
      @FrankypankyV8 Рік тому +6

      @@lls6001
      Hm... That's correct 😂

    • @davecoulthard4285
      @davecoulthard4285 Рік тому +4

      ​@@FrankypankyV8 absolutely true, unlike most other flight review vloggers who only ever do business/first class

    • @grantbradshaw7907
      @grantbradshaw7907 Рік тому

      100% right

  • @andybaker2456
    @andybaker2456 Рік тому +6

    Northern Morocco is green, the south is desert, the same with many North African countries, including Tunisia.
    Morocco has some beautiful airports, you should have a look at Marrakech.
    The taxi drivers at Tunis airport are ruthless, the worst thing you can do is engage with them in any way unless you're telling them you will use their services ONLY if they use the meter! I had two of them fighting over me when I was there a few weeks ago, I almost had to physically separate them!

    • @AdamAzzr
      @AdamAzzr Рік тому

      There is 2 Morocco.
      The Morocco west of the atlas mountains, very green and also where the vast majority live ans there is the second Morocco behind the atlas mountains, it's where you fine arid, rocky and desert landscape.

    • @gargaratusa1931
      @gargaratusa1931 Місяць тому

      Because the south ok Morocco is Moroccan Wester Sahara smart Ass

  • @annecunningham1151
    @annecunningham1151 Рік тому +94

    Whilst crying babies are annoying I don’t think other passengers should be allowed to demand they be moved. Tickets are paid for, seats chosen. Plus, in moving them, they become someone else’s problem.

    • @chriscampbell1309
      @chriscampbell1309 Рік тому +21

      I think young babies shouldnt be allowed in business or first class. As you say you are just moving problem but people have paid hundreds or thousands of dollars so least they can expect is not to have a screaming 🍼

    • @ivovandevelde2165
      @ivovandevelde2165 Рік тому +14

      Babies should not be allowed to travel, except in extreme medical emergencies. Period! And at least charge and minimum the adult fare if they take a seat.

    • @derek9676
      @derek9676 Рік тому +1

      Totally agree.

    • @cremebrulee4759
      @cremebrulee4759 Рік тому +36

      ​@@ivovandevelde2165 so people with babies can't fly, no matter what the reason for the flight, family emergency, moving to a new home? How sad you are.

    • @cremebrulee4759
      @cremebrulee4759 Рік тому +17

      Crying babies are part of life. They make me crazy, but I know that there is only do much you can do to stop the crying. I wish paregoric could be given, as sleep is best for the baby, the parents, and fellow passengers.

  • @valentinoschristofi
    @valentinoschristofi Рік тому +6

    Noel you absolutely should fly with Norde. If they have dreamliners and are set as low cost, I’d go on them 100%, also you should go to Lebanon or Egypt again

    • @rowaystarco
      @rowaystarco Рік тому

      It's pretty much a rewamp of the old long distance Norwegian planes.

  • @domhussainhuntman
    @domhussainhuntman Рік тому +12

    RAM had years of bad management, only now joined One World and still have no good catering partners. As for the staff, they are already in a bad mood because Moroccans living in the US and Europe treat them badly. They did not realise that with good service you can forgive the rest and show expats it is them who have not moved on.
    I recommend coming back and fly RAM domestically, totally different atmosphere. Fly in with Ryan Air or something exotic perhaps to Marrakech, take a RAM to Oujda in the North or even more exciting, a flight to Dakhla, a Saharan port city next to Mauretania.

    • @yudeok413
      @yudeok413 Рік тому +2

      I don't know about Moroccans living abroad treating the staff badly, I have no idea how that goes. However, RAM was for a long time a typical state owned company, which meant that the tenured staff was extremely entitled and near impossible to sack, which in turn meant impunity for not doing their jobs. Not only this reputation will follow the brand for decades, at least domestically, but the company's culture is STILL to this day not over it, as evidenced by uneven quality, costumer experience and costumer service.

    • @tomfitz-tm6tz
      @tomfitz-tm6tz Рік тому

      Moroccans are always bitter and jealous...Tunisian are much better ...very. Nice.

    • @onikamaraj1239
      @onikamaraj1239 Рік тому +4

      No I’m sorry this airline is just bad nothing to do with morrocans abroad treating them bad. This company just treat its clients like 💩

    • @aminemohamedamiri1328
      @aminemohamedamiri1328 Місяць тому

      ​@@onikamaraj1239most Moroccans in America or Canada, sometimes feel arrogant towards the RAM staff, especially if there was a breakdown or something else, at the same time when Moroccans travel with other companies for example American airline or canada air line, even if there was a breakdown or a delay he cannot protest and put himself in a position where sometimes the police reacted, they made a big scandal in Quebec previous year, so when the police and the forces of order intercepted their protest they calmed the game.......the Moroccan does not understand that the plane is a machine which can be due to several problems either on the ground or when taking off, for him it. just need to travel immediately

    • @adildriouech1293
      @adildriouech1293 Місяць тому

      I flew RAM in 2021, my daughter was sick and vomited on the flight
      I asked the flight attendant for soda so she can get some energy back, the flight attendant told me that soda was for first class passengers only.
      They didn't even have a blanket to cover her because she was chilled....bad experience.

  • @robertmitchell7792
    @robertmitchell7792 Рік тому +4

    Hi Noel. Love your videos. Since most of us fly economy. Would be nice to see more long haul economy reviews

  • @RobinsVoyage
    @RobinsVoyage Рік тому +4

    Royal Air Morocco really reminded you that we're all just peasants. It seems they didn't make up the lack of amenities and culinary esthetics with good service either. I would have been very depressed, because I can forgive a lot of there's great service.

  • @maggie4922
    @maggie4922 Рік тому +2

    I will not fly with Royal Air Maroc again. Unfriendly crew , I agree with the disgusting food and lack of good service .Took the same flight .

  • @Wuhuuus
    @Wuhuuus Рік тому +6

    Any plans of trying Finnair's new non-reclining business class seat? It has very controversial reviews.

  • @cdt996
    @cdt996 Рік тому +3

    Definitely try out out Norse! I’m thinking about flying them soon and curious how they stack up.

  • @jacindapaf8076
    @jacindapaf8076 Місяць тому +3

    I flew RAM and it was fine. Any shortcomings were more than made up for by being able to fly nonstop.

  • @cantliff9
    @cantliff9 Рік тому +2

    Regarding escalator at the gate - there should be a lift or something, espiecally for those with physical disabilties or those a little in-firm on their feet. Generally taking any kind of luggage down an escalotor is discouraged

  • @guskelly4014
    @guskelly4014 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely love your content Noel. Great to see the total travel experience including check in and staff interactions. Thank you

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 Рік тому +15

    I always wondered what Royal Air Maroc was like. Now I know and don't think I'll bother. Such a shame as Africa air travel is really competitive. Thanks for sharing, Noel.

    • @Yanzdorloph
      @Yanzdorloph Рік тому +6

      They just do the bare minimum, they are loosing market shares to Air arabia even in internal flights

    • @AM-tf7sd
      @AM-tf7sd Рік тому

      @@Yanzdorloph air Arabia 😅 looool

  • @DennosManCave
    @DennosManCave Рік тому +9

    I see Tunis airport hasn't changed at all. My wife on an Aussie passport had her passport taken and past around the airport as no one at immigration seemed to know what the tourist visa rules were (90 day visa exempt).
    The airport staff were just rude and continued to shout in Arabic. I ended up losing my temper and shouted back.
    Did the trick, they handed her passport back and waived her thru.

    • @woutergijs5246
      @woutergijs5246 Рік тому +4

      Yes that is the way to handle this lot.

    • @erikalulea3608
      @erikalulea3608 Рік тому +1

      @@woutergijs5246 Westerns can be rude to . (about your comment handle the lot thing )

  • @jstarASMR3103
    @jstarASMR3103 Рік тому +2

    I hate when strangers just take my phone, I always have to wash my hands and sanitize my phone after😂🥴 People are so disgusting

  • @OldManBadly
    @OldManBadly Рік тому +6

    I am constantly amazed by airlines that forget that passengers have absolutely nothing to do on board except eat, sleep, and entertain themselves. Your food should be the best possible, not whatever you could get slopped together for a couple of quid. The on board entertainment should be memorable, not forgettable. Being comfortable enough (even in economy) to get some sleep is pretty key too.
    It's entirely shocking to see how RaM seems to get it wrong. Compared to many, their 787 cabin looks really nice. They have the "good" J class seating, and probably the prefered 1 2 1 arrangement. They should be awesome, but the food looks decidedly plain. Chalk that up to an airline nickel and diming it, I know the catering company that did the food out of JFK and they cana do make much better than that.

    • @onikamaraj1239
      @onikamaraj1239 Рік тому +1

      It’s a really bad airlines and for a business class you’re just paying an extra for a nicer sit cause there’s literally no service and the food even Ryanair has better meals than ram business class it’s just a shame.

  • @maroc7889
    @maroc7889 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the report
    May your have a better experience with RAM next time

  • @WhiskyLoversSociety
    @WhiskyLoversSociety Рік тому +23

    Only had bad experiences with this airline. Broken bags, drilled out tisa lock. They don’t fix or replace days, they don’t respond to emails. Refuse to help if you go to their office. Will avoid at all cost.

    • @polyaro2504
      @polyaro2504 4 місяці тому +1

      Damn that’s unlucky, I have only got good experience with them

  • @Catherine_Kate
    @Catherine_Kate Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for the helicopter 🚁 tip and discount code Noel top man 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I’d love to see you review Norse aswell 🎉

  • @trevorharrison1434
    @trevorharrison1434 Рік тому +3

    It would be great if you did a video on Norse Flight to Gatwick.

  • @arniejrim
    @arniejrim 24 дні тому

    Would love you see you taking a trip on Norse - they're really opening up the transatlantic routes from a LLC point of view. Long may they fly!

  • @karimoushka1
    @karimoushka1 Рік тому +4

    I think you should have scheduled a day or two to visit Casablanca and enjoy some Moroccan food, I agree with you that food on planes is what it is...looking forward seeing you visiting some Moroccan cities via 737-8 from Casablanca towards Dakhla south and enjoying fish and octopus dishes there...all in all, a good review of RAM and they still have more to do to be great.

    • @goytabr
      @goytabr Рік тому +1

      You may have missed the video, but Noel has actually been in Dakhla. He loved the place, quiet and eerie, almost but not quite a ghost town. He may have forgotten that it was Moroccan (at least "de facto"). I don't remember how Noel got there, though, and I can't locate the video. It was several years ago.

  • @HR-wd6cw
    @HR-wd6cw 2 місяці тому +1

    When I was searching for flight from Chiago to Europe (with connections) I ran across some that were like this but decided that it was too much hassle (the layover times were like 3 hours but anyone who knows NYC knows that it might take you 1-2 hours just to get through traffic if you use a car of some sort (Uber/Taxi or you drive your own). Public transport may be a bit faster and probably the best option (as I think there are trains that go into NYC from the airport and then you can get another train to get to JFK -- not necessarily their metro but "regular" passenger trains like the Metra system in Chicago).
    45 min even on a busy day at an airport to get through security isnt that bad. That being said, in most cases I can get through within 30 minutes on average, and I think the fastest through security was like 5 minutes but that was at a regional airport in Wyoming. But even my international flight to Switzerland 15 years ago I was through security and at the gate within 45 minutes of being dropped off. But this is why people should really arrive 3 hours before hand just in case.
    The loo review portion makes me think that perhaps people might want to start bringing their own shoe covers (the thing they wear in hospitals for example). Something disposable.

  • @OK-mb7cy
    @OK-mb7cy Місяць тому +3

    Moroccan Airlines contracted an Indian company for catering and also for customer service in JFK. The food tastes terrible. I was not happy at all with this Indian company. In past years, Moroccan Airlines' food was actually very good and tasty. But, like everything nowadays, companies try to save money and end up sacrificing quality.

  • @flash_mactavish
    @flash_mactavish Рік тому +3

    That was an amazingly pretty young lady in the Turkish Airways lounge.

  • @117chief
    @117chief Місяць тому +2

    I have flown with ram many times and the experience was quite good

  • @petermcclung9730
    @petermcclung9730 Рік тому +4

    Seems like you need the app lounge buddy, which I have used for years. Easy pop up on which lounges you have access for through Priority Pass, Business class, and other lounges you have purchased. Great video as always!

  • @gfrede1
    @gfrede1 Рік тому +2

    Baller...taking a helicopter from Newark to JFK, lol! J/k. Another great video!

  • @juanitarichards1074
    @juanitarichards1074 Рік тому +4

    Moroccan tagines ar wonderful as are the accompaniments, what a pity they didn't give you some of that. I can't eat seafood of any kind so that meal would have been no good for me.

  • @Eric-zo3mo
    @Eric-zo3mo Рік тому +1

    Noel, The train from Newark to JFK is only 1 hour via subway. You take the AirTrain from JFK Airport to Jamaica stop to transfer to the subway to JFK. The helicopter was a nice ride but for an extra $200 plus your expensive flights was very costly. Those business seats seemed to close together. Service didn't seem 100% great. Hopefully, you're updated on all your vaccines. Africa requires tons for travel.

  • @theRealJohnnyG.
    @theRealJohnnyG. Рік тому +5

    Love your work! You are a huge inspiration for my channel

  • @100trains
    @100trains Рік тому +2

    If possible could you try La Compagnie, the french all business class airline sometime

  • @herv7539
    @herv7539 Рік тому +4

    Parts of North Africa haven’t got the best reputation regarding interactions with foreigners, it seems to be the one area where foreigners always have a negative experience. That’s not saying it’s everyone, but they aren’t as welcoming as other nations towards foreigners. I had a warmer welcome in Afghanistan under Taliban occupation which isn’t a good sign.

  • @pudmina
    @pudmina Рік тому +1

    love the reviews, even though I have no plans to travel anywhere. Just wondering why you don't use a headphone set with integral microphone so you have your hands free to eat, etc.

  • @b4batota219
    @b4batota219 Рік тому +8

    I agree. I traveled that route from JFK many times. Service in business class is disappointing. It sad that the seat is not bad. They could do better in the selection of TV shows. Also they just throw the food to you. They don’t set the table for you. I feel they rush everything. They can’t wait to turn the light off for everyone to sleep so they can be not bothered. Great video. Hope they see that and improve their service

  • @michaelsimpson3861
    @michaelsimpson3861 Рік тому +1

    Nora Betty's stockings when you said that I laughed so much I sprayed my cuppa tea over the screen

    • @TravelAnorak
      @TravelAnorak Рік тому +1

      It's a reference many people wouldn't understand, but as a Summer Wine fan it was spot on 🙂

  • @tonyferdaise5292
    @tonyferdaise5292 Рік тому +7

    Having flown the same flight to CMB then onto APG. The first flight was completely different then what happened on yours. The crew didn’t smile when we boarded but once we got airborne the crew was happy, all plastic wrap was off the food and it was excellent. The lounge was ok.
    Our flight to APG was on a 738, a very comfortable 1hr and 5 mins with dinner, again was excellent. Sorry you had an issues.
    Now, on our return trip we were in BA. Enough said.

    • @onikamaraj1239
      @onikamaraj1239 Рік тому

      It’s just a bad airline. I have a friend of mine that paid an extra to get a specific sit on one of their flight and at the end they put her between 2 person on a 3 sit block or idk how you call it and she didn’t even get a refund so I mean first there’s no service and if there is its just bad and the company don’t even consider you and respect you as a client.

  • @hannibalmugen
    @hannibalmugen 5 місяців тому +1

    Flew on RAM plenty times. One of my favourite company. Decent price for the service

  • @robichag
    @robichag Рік тому +6

    I did some work in Western Africa a few years ago and the only reasonable flights to and fro were from RAM. It was always an adventure. The crew can feel a bit odd at times. Whatever you do, don`t fly economy with RAM. You may be traumatized. lol

  • @dragonseye00
    @dragonseye00 Місяць тому +1

    I paid 77 USD for a SUV limousine service back in 2016, from JFK to Central manhattan (near Columbia circle), which was a steal, when you think about what a taxi or an uber costs 😊 I'd definitely use that service again. However, 1h to transit between Newark and JFK in the NYC traffic (day or night, doesn't matter... Utterly impossible 😂🗽

  • @youssefelmoussaoui8673
    @youssefelmoussaoui8673 28 днів тому +3

    Royal Air Maroc is a good airline to be honest people love them!

  • @crazymonkeydude10
    @crazymonkeydude10 Рік тому +1

    Definitely fly on Norse, Noel. We'd love to see it!

  • @Al-mk4xl
    @Al-mk4xl Рік тому +7

    I am Moroccan residing in the USA since the 80s, used RAM hundreds of time mostly because they were the most direct flights, I had to say the service level declined over the years to the point that I detest flying RAM. I had to say that these days, they have lost my business permanently, with the exception when I used them as a flying partner of other airlines. I travel a lot for work across the globe and I have seen worse, but I think RAM need to do better. I still can’t use the website to book a flight without trying dozens of time, the service from/to Europe is the worst. Now that there are other options to fly to Morocco, I use them first because I know RAM will disappoint me. I would love giving my money to Moroccans national airlines, but they make it impossible. Do better RAM!

    • @rosedudesert5299
      @rosedudesert5299 Рік тому +1

      tozzzz

    • @Al-mk4xl
      @Al-mk4xl Рік тому +1

      @@rosedudesert5299 I know what I am talking about, do you? How often do you travel? Giving feedback to a monopoly that thinks they can do what ever they want in price and service or lack off, is critical to help them improve. If I am unhappy with their service, it’s not because I just want to shit on them, it’s because they definitely deserved it. Learn how to businesses can succeed or fail because they don’t listen to criticism and they think they don’t have to!

    • @mahmoudghyat2513
      @mahmoudghyat2513 10 місяців тому +1

      An other tozzz

    • @Al-mk4xl
      @Al-mk4xl 10 місяців тому

      @@mahmoudghyat2513 well F***you***** do internet search for translation

    • @yannsouf7781
      @yannsouf7781 8 місяців тому +1

      a third tozz ya bel 7aza9

  • @davidmaclachlan
    @davidmaclachlan Рік тому +1

    Flew RAM from Montreal Mirabel back in the late 90s. Similar situation transferring from Dorval to Mirabel but we did it by bus. Checkin was with Air France and a bit of a schmoz as we were in a group that was all over the aircraft, which was an MD11. Personal hygiene was an issue, and a few of us traded boarding passes to build a bit of an enclave. Flight stopped in at JFK en route, and we all had to exit the aircraft after an hour in the air. Arrival next morning was just as beautiful. Sunny morning and trees loaded with clementines. On the way home connecting from Agidir, we rebelled and got off at JFK, then transferred to an Air Canada flight from LaGuardia to Toronto. Saved us about 8 hours of travel time. Looks like food hasn't improved, and there were single serve bottles of wine. One kind only and when it was good it was good and when it wasn't it wasn't. Was a crap shoot. Look at the memories... glad we went. Thanks for sharing this trip, Noel.

  • @elliotgreenman3723
    @elliotgreenman3723 Рік тому +9

    Great video Noel! I would definitely try out Norse and Frenchbee, they offer really competitive fares from Europe to NYC.

    • @schalitz1
      @schalitz1 Рік тому +1

      A friend and I are taking Frenchbee from Boston to Tahiti in June and we got roundtrip for under $1000, definitely a steal if you ask me. (Boston to SFO is operated by Alaska Airlines)

    • @elliotgreenman3723
      @elliotgreenman3723 Рік тому +1

      @@schalitz1 Those are unbeatable fares today. Back in early Feb I booked a roundtrip Frenchbee ticket from Paris to Newark three days out and didn't even break 600 bucks.

    • @alangaming2003
      @alangaming2003 Рік тому

      I wish I went on french blue

  • @bloomers100
    @bloomers100 Рік тому +2

    would definitely like to see some economy trans Atlantic flights. Norse, Jet Blue, BA, United, Air Lingus

  • @ShearerNo9
    @ShearerNo9 Рік тому +1

    Great video would love to see the air quality on all the future flights

  • @andrewcoogans471
    @andrewcoogans471 Рік тому +9

    Another interesting way across the Atlantic is Montreal-Algiers with Air Algerie, I would love to see a review of that. My dad is a member of RAM's FF program, but he last flew them maybe 14 years ago. They still send him emails! He was always very impressed at their B737 Business Class.

    • @rosedudesert5299
      @rosedudesert5299 Рік тому +2

      ça l'intéresse pas va jouer ailleurs

    • @Kyletolley98
      @Kyletolley98 Рік тому

      @@rosedudesert5299your French your opinions irrelevant. Go eat some frogs

    • @-meow-ek7jc
      @-meow-ek7jc Рік тому

      Comment saurais tu?

  • @freedomdo
    @freedomdo Рік тому +1

    our luggage was stolen from Royal Air Maroc in casablanka. please take attention they are not put luggages to aircraft. luggages stays in casablanka after some theys stolen

  • @frederickvondinkerberg7721
    @frederickvondinkerberg7721 Рік тому +3

    It's nice to live life vicariously through others like watching Noel take flights on planes to places I will never go to, eat food i'll never eat... Africa is a continent I will NEVER go to... just like I will never go to NYC...

    • @FrankypankyV8
      @FrankypankyV8 Рік тому

      Whats wrong with NYC. Africa depend on which country you go. Have been in Ghana and Gambia. Great experience

    • @frederickvondinkerberg7721
      @frederickvondinkerberg7721 Рік тому +1

      NYC is a cesspool and I hate large cities... there is nothing that interests me in the slightest about NYC, nothing I would want to see, do or eat... as for Africa exactly the same, nothing there interests me... you could not pay me to go there

    • @woutergijs5246
      @woutergijs5246 Рік тому +1

      What is wrong about a wine tasting trip to Cape Town ?

    • @frederickvondinkerberg7721
      @frederickvondinkerberg7721 Рік тому

      @@woutergijs5246 it's in Cape Town is what is wrong

  • @hamzapoland
    @hamzapoland Місяць тому +2

    that’s a wrong title, it should be ( it’s not that bad is it?)

  • @alexbremner8361
    @alexbremner8361 Рік тому +3

    One of the most sketchy flights I ever took was on Royal Air Maroc from LHR to Casablanca. The very worst passport control ever experienced. Quiet enough and still took hours.

  • @michaelmartin8036
    @michaelmartin8036 Рік тому +2

    That 787 looked fantastic, shame the service/staff didn't match it.

  • @dylansaviationadventures
    @dylansaviationadventures Рік тому +3

    Love your videos Noel, keep up the fantastic work! The view from the helicopter over New York was amazing! It is a shame the flight was not that good...

  • @OffTheGrid_
    @OffTheGrid_ Рік тому +1

    6:38 wow that business class looks stunning

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 Рік тому +3

    I flew into Casablanca from Charles De Gaule airport in Paris, security was so disorganised everyone missed their flights and they were issuing vouchers for food and drink while we waited for our next flight. I had to wait for 9 hours, not impressed. Sad about the cabin crew the Moroccan people are delightful.

  • @lesevenguelo3507
    @lesevenguelo3507 Рік тому +2

    Get "CLEAR" Noel , they don't have TSA pre but they got clear. This is coming from someone who missed a flight in jfk with 3 hours to go through Custom...Worst Airport

  • @williamtin7796
    @williamtin7796 Рік тому +3

    It’s rlly absurd that you have to pay 1000+ and they didn’t even bother to take the plastic covering off. 😅

    • @Paco1337
      @Paco1337 Рік тому +1

      Well you can hype service as much as you want but if you dont pay staff right it will suck. I worked in many 5 star hotels and service would often suck since staff was not paid correctly.