Never ever EVER trust or think someone in a foreign country would act out of kindness. Especially if they’re “showing you around”. I also learned that the hard way.
Im an Asian man and I was visiting Milan Italy , these two young very cutesy and pretty super friendly ladies came up and asked if they could buy me a drink and ask me about my country ... Suddenly this Italian gentleman was upset and kind of cussed them out and they left ...He then turned to me and said , "Very dangerous! Scam! Becareful they put pills in your drink and rob you!"
Ikr, she didn't even bring anything to defend herself, like pepper spray or mase just in case. Glad the man left and didn't harm her, but that's FXCKING wild to follow a random, grown ass man with his daughter. I was worried he was leading her to her demise.
Yes I'm thankful To GOD she is okay, I'm Moroccan Too but in any place in this world we shouldn't trust in any stranger, all around the world there's bad and good people
Right, Sounds like your typical experience in a developing country. These people don’t have a lot and have to find a way to make some money to feed their families.
A lot of people don't realise that people lure others in by using the children, you're naturally suspicious of a grown man alone but there isn't a single person especially a women who's suspicious of a child and they know that.
Girl … if you’re going to go solo, you can’t be this trusting with strangers. It would be nice to believe everyone is just being nice, but that’s not the world we live in. Best to always look at situations with uncertainty and always be wary until they prove otherwise. You just can’t because you _will_ get scammed or worse (and thank goodness worse didn’t happen). Whether it be a man with a girl or even a young kid by themselves, so for your safety … just don’t. People will notice you’re alone and absolutely take advantage of that. Please stay safe.
@@bahaaar1000 Morocco especially! Awful behavior even towards me who is visibly Muslim (with hijab). Had so much awful eperiences there within only a few days.
What's a kid supposed to do? It's really only a problem if it's a couple of dudes or policemen with weapons. Most of the time it's just ppl demanding money and you need to be willing to always say no.
Every time I see videos like this I realize how few people understand how scammers work or have the natural suspicion of strangers that growing up in a big city ingrained in me
I think that these things happend also partly because there are a lot of populair videos on youtube where locals are being very hospitable out of nowhere. People who don't do their research and are not familiar with the culture will think that everyone is hospitable and they end up being unaware of scammers.
Nah bro even people who didn’t grow up in big cities should have natural suspicion in these instances but some of these traveling influencers have no common sense
Sis, I don’t care who or where. Don’t ever follow a strange man (whether with a child or not) anywhere. Please don’t risk your safety. Being scammed is the least of would could have happened to you. Only take tours with legitimate tour guides, and not alone either
She’s just stupid. Also it’s the same for woman. You didn’t hear about young women in Columbia praying on men and then getting them kidnapped and killed?
What about woods? On one side you have a male camper, or campers, offering you a drink and to warm up by the fire. On the other side you got a grizzly, inviting you over to his place for a dinner. Who do you join?
Going to a random strangers house in a foreign country (or even your own country) just seems like an extremely unsafe thing to do whether he has a kid or not. I would never.
As a young pretty traveler, please be more careful. Something similar happened to me in Medina and I’m a bearded man. People don’t typically do things for free anywhere, so don’t only assume kindness.
As a Moroccan i advice you to go to the Police! They will arrest him and give you your money back and even better you will help other tourists to not being scammed by this man
Indeed as a Moroccan from FES I agree do not accept anyone showing you around for any reason... plan your trip and, stick by it and don't talk to strangers for no reason
I watched some of her videos and it made sense why she so easily trusted a stranger in a foreign country. Most of us adults know better. But when you have been living a good life your whole life you’re kind of in a bubble and don’t know how to protect yourself.
She followed a stranger for an hour, went to his home and then was shocked that he turned out to be a shady character?! Girl! What part of your brain did you turn off to make those decisions?! You're lucky that the worst that happened was you getting scammed out of 15€
Yeah I'm like...does she think people in Morocco have nothing better to do than spend an hour of their time showing around a random tourist out of the kindness of their heart? She knows people in other countries are not NPCs in a videogame right?
Please, as a Moroccan I want to advise you something, next time inchallah ignore anyone being nice for no reason. Second there are certified guides with badges and everything in agencies with fares that you pay. It is necessary to get a guide in Fez cause you will get lost easily, even we get lost. Just contact certified ppl and get their numbers and in any case someone starts yelling at you call the cops, or just stand next to a cop and start yelling at him.
I am also Moroccan but live in Europe and go to Morocco every year for family, I went from tetouan to chefchouan and some man got aggressive with parrots because my mom was filming the beautiful houses and the man thought that my mom was filming the parrots and he got aggressive and said don’t film it’s 50 dirham to film but luckily my dad stepped in and confronted him
I'm sorry that happened to you. I had a similar experience. I asked someone for directions to my hotel and he demanded that I pay him. He blocked the door and until I gave him money he wouldn't let me in.
Take it from a solo traveler, these days no one does something for nothing. Consider yourself very lucky. Even if I don't know where I am going, I never allow anyone to volunteer to help me. Consider it a lesson learned. Never do that again! You were extremely, very, very, lucky!!
There are many good people out there. As a solo traveller in Morocco I usually asked women for directions and they were all very friendly and willing to help. One time I got lost after dark, the streets were almost empty and an elderly man walked me all the way back to my hostel to make sure I got there safe. Many people will be nice without expecting anything in return. But I agree about not taking unneccessary risks.
Girl i felt that one! Especially when you said you couldn't trust anyone being "nice" after that. Solo travel really shows you the worst in people even more so when you're female. Hindsight is always 20/20...
@@DanaWangjust ask them what is it that they want. I spent 2 years solo travelling around Asia and am female. If someone approached me I always worked on the assumption that they wanted money. Just ask them straight up "what do you want?" And tell them you have no money so they are wasting your time. I soon learnt as a female traveller in countries like this the men will not take you seriously until you get angry at them and tell them to leave. You need to grow a hard layer around you else you won't survive. I kept an online blog when I was travelling and my friends back home were like "why are you always fighting?" Unfortunately it has to be done if you want to be taken seriously.
@@WellISaidItI pretended to look at my phone and they left me alone, strangely. I'm also ethnicity ambiguous though, so maybe they thought I was a local when I was doing that.
Girl, stranger danger is not just something that is for kids. Its for everyone. You're solo travelling in a new place which makes you stand out even more.
@@baboushko its not lmfao im german and our german morrocans warn all the time, women shouldnt go to cassablanca, tanger or nador alone, its dangerous, maybe even life threatening. those cities are full of former islamism and depraved man.
@@baboushko It's not even about the country, it's the fact that you're in an unknown place with people speaking unknown language. You won't be able to get help and no one will be looking for you.
I feel bad for his daughter because this man definitely does this all the time and she’s watching and learning all of this and thinking it’s okay because her dad does it. Who knows what else he’s teaching her?
They're poor...they beg for money, no excuse though.. I'm half Moroccan I don't get this problem,I'm sure cause one of my parents is Moroccan they don't view us as tourists on my own they would.. I'd never go alone there
People really are as dumb as this girl is, make it to adulthood and get financially established enough to take solo trips around the world. We’ve made the world too idiot accessible and it shows.
Or you just tell them no... that youre not going to give them any money bc its not theirs and it never will be. She was in public too which is perfect for her he can't do anything. @lzbhcvm6747
Girl please realize you could have been MURDERED. You went back to his house and everything. This shouldn’t have been a wake up call to just being scammed. You should be grateful to be breathing right now.
People just dont understand that corruption and scams is a normal part of everyday life in most non-western countries. Even police, political leaders, and even religious leaders are involved. A foreigner will be scammed on almost every transaction, from rickshaw driver, to buying stuff at the market. In countries like Egypt, Turkey and North Africa, they will even turn aggressive and try to rob you. Its socially acceptable, and expected. There are videos on UA-cam of African police shaking down tourists and threatening them to give them money. People need to understand this, being naive can be very dangerous.
DON'T EVER GO HOME TO STRANGERS even if they have CHILDREN with them. That can go soooo wrong you were lucky this time. You are a beautiful young woman you have to be more careful. In ANY COUNTRY! Please be safe travelling alone!
moroccan here, as a man myself i wouldn't travel as a solo here lol edit: but in this situation she can literaly just ignore him and go away and he can't do nothing but if he done something he will got punished by the tourisme minister and she can get a lot of money and special treats from the gov
Sorry to write this bluntly but: East Asians from completely protected/insulated wealthy families. The most clueless, ill equipped for real life beings...
A Brazilian couple went to honeymoon moon in Morocco and the woman was kidnapped and trafficked while she was in the bathroom and non one ever heard of that again. That’s a place I would think twice before going solo
@@robertchiarizia9463 the amount of human trafficking, murders, scams, and whatever in Morocco compare to other places is what makes any person with a brain not go there. The fact that a couple of women tried to prove that Morocco was safe but ended up getting killed by the locals proves it
Tip: if you won’t do it in your home country don’t think somewhere else will be different. ... Edit: If you are pressed by this comment or want to correct it so badly for whatever reason, just understand this comment is to promote *general safety* before anything. Do not start a conversation about anything besides this, like “travel with a husband” or “not in my country”. These are exceptions but in general cases, especially for young people and my Sisters/women online reading/watching this, don’t let your guard drop cuz things like this can happen in the moments you don’t realise. We cannot be trusting with everyone, especially those who are not close to you atleast, even then as you get older you have to be wise about who you keep around you which would be another topic for another day. Please, Stay safe 👍🏼
@@mewmewYen I’m talking for women, being a woman myself, don’t even bother thinking “oh no, not this place” cuz literally it’s an issue you don’t want to take risk on, no matter how “nice” it seems. Even your own locality and home area, say when working, I have had experiences although I’ve been school there and familiar with the area, etc. there have been times where now I don’t even bother saying “hi” or passing a smile to anyone, and I mean *nobody*; cuz u cannot trust anybody when your safety is on the line. You would rather be safe than sorry. It’s just something as a woman you have to adapt to and as a girl, experiences like shown in the video should be taken as warning signs, which sucks but this world isn’t perfect. To add, I’m even Muslim and given the country the content creator is in, I would not think “oh the culture is less western/more Muslim, let me trust it” which I can see for those new to such cultures, etc. would fall into thinking, but that is NOT the case at all, if anything have your guard up extra given you are not prt of that culture and area cuz they will take advantage of you being new and not knowing anything. Like the girl in the video even said she was pressured to go to an ATM, that is not even normal AT ALL.
@@Sho-M3-Hear i know the problem and as a woman my self. I said that we some of us have the exact problem you think nobody have. And also as solo traveler myself some of us learn this the hard way, which exactly like in the video.
@@mewmewYen I was addressing where you stated “some country do be nice”; I never said no one has had issues, we’re people, so we all do ; it’s only through experiences like shown where us women will end up taking that statement back, cuz we have to view world harshly as we grow to see reality. - We are on the same page, I get that Sis. But this world ain’t home like we would like it to be; just wish you all to be safe, as another sister from another part of the world ❤️ P.S: I’m also south Asian, and do know what Asia is like; and personally wouldn’t solo-travel there 😭
Scam artists come in all shapes and sizes. Don’t trust unexpected random kindnesses. I had a coworker who went to Europe for vacation. She said a nice family (husband, wife, 2 kids) helped her with luggage on the train. Shortly after, she discovered that all the cash on her (over 1,000 Euros) had been stolen.
@@serenityssolaceOr maybe they come from a society where you can trust most people. It's not usually naive to talk to strangers or strike a new aquaintance in broad daylight where I live.
@@lolakauffmann Still naive to think the entire world works the same way your society works. One should research about norms and customs of the country they travel to
@@tdelioncourt1268 Don't worry, we don't do that in Morocco🤣, if you find bad people they will just ask for money and nothing more because our king steals everyone's money
Many people in morocco are known for wanting free money. They do nothing at their desks, call out sick when they are not, expect free money. The country is full of corruption. Our king has become the scapegoat everyone blames for their greed, laziness, etc...half of the country poisons the other half with dark magic. Moroccans are famous for blaming others for their dysfuntional way of thinking.
In Morroco if someone comes up to you to talk, you just walk away. No one has a reason to randomely talk to you. Also in these cases my parents taught me to just say that you are going to call the cops. Type in the number on your phone and show them, tell them that you will call the cops if they dont leave you alone.
Some Moroccans including me love to talk to stranger who are visiting my country, m from fez and when i see smn from another country i love to ask them about their day and everything, not only me but my friends too! I agree there’s people with bad intentions but u can meet nice people there too, again just analyse what they’re wearing or how they act, and when u’re in the old medina avoid talking to people who are sus cuz they will probably do demand u money.
Never walk with anyone (no matter who they are with) when solo travelling. As female travellers, we are vulnerable to these types of scammers or others with worse ulterior motives.
As a Moroccan, I’m sorry you experienced that. Some people actually do that out of kindness, but yeah, most people are just looking for money like anywhere else in the world.
@@kayflip2233you didn't visit the Philippines, Egypt ,.... People in Morocco are very friendly and helpful, they're very accommodating,yes many will offer meals for free even free night stay not everyone is a scammer
This is a very common occurrence in Morocco. You also get people pretending to recognise you from your hotel with the plan to lure you into trouble. Sadly this behaviour is not stamped out by the local police and tourists are not warned in advance of such scams.
@thetruthsayer8347 but this isn't a little mistake. Following a strange man to his home is not safe anywhere in the world. She could have been trafficked, kidnapped, or assaulted. It's very easy to find resources that talk about safety while traveling alone. Articles and travel guide books have been around for many years
@@thetruthsayer8347A lot of countries have national travel safety alerts from political to social situations. Don’t knock on reading the basics of traveling anywhere.
Girl that should be your first rule while solo travelling, no matter how nice people seem or how well the city is developed or whatever "good ratings" the country has, you dont follow strangers just because "it looks okay", scammers are everywhere
I basically ignored anyone that try to talked to me at Marrakesh and fes. I run away if they try to follow me. It's such a annoying and stressful experience for me.
I’ve traveled solo as a female for decades now. I’ve learned the art of ignoring and saying no to aggressive people like this. I remember just shooing men away in Morocco. Be more aggressive with them, and simply ignore. Hope the rest of your trip went well! Morocco is beautiful!
The question is why would a perfect stranger in a very poor country and a very touristic area would hang out with you for free instead of going find a little job to bring some bread to his family? Children are massively used to make money in poor countries. But you know what? We all learn it from experience and that is ok 👌 😊 Fortunately you lost just few dollars or euros. Never follow a stranger man like that, he could have took you in an isolated street to meet other guys qho could've SA* you or worse. Take care ❤
@@Maroerotv3722 what generalizations? I come from Algeria and I grew up in poor conditions these practices are very well known in poor countries. It happens to women who travel alone or in few number. Egypt has the same practices, Tunisia, etc.. A man who wants to give you a tour of an area and then asks you for money and forces you to withdraw money from an ATM is obviously malignant. People who want to make a living honestly would tell you I can give you a tour but it will cost you Xyz. And those who want to give you a tour for hospitality for free would act differently and wouldnt weaponize and exploit a child. There are obviously honest and kind people in these countries who want nothing from a tourist but there are also plenty of people men and women try to abuse tourists just to get something from them. Unfortunately they usually target solo travelers, mostly women and you can find them in very touristic areas. Pretending that these people don't exist and that I am ignorant just because you want to look so coool will not help others to make secure decisions for their journeys in these countries. I saw even kids exploited in Lebanon forced to work by night and having no possibility to go to sleep until they finish the job even if takes until 3 to 4 AM. Don't try to cancel reality : this lady made this video to help other travelers and it's good to know about these practices.
This is a lesson for YOU and it’s not about blaming you but when you’re kind and naïve certain people can sniff you out from miles away. It’s important that you learn how to recognize yourself and those around you. A firm “no thank” from the beginning and walking off is all you need most of the time. There are a lot of predators all over the world which is why it’s important to know how to carry yourself, respond and set boundaries. Best of luck in the future! Stay safe. ♥️
Yup, hawkers are everywhere, the US, Europe... everywhere. It'a a learning experience, she won't do it again (and if she does, she's simply not so bright, natural selection and all that)
It really isn't. You just need a backbone to stand up to people like this and firmly say no. They know foreigners don't like to make a scene and play on that. I just start shouting loudly to leave me alone. A female on her own gets many locals to gather and help you. They did that when a cabbie tried to get more money out of me then agreed. They told me to leave and that they would handle it. I had a kid shouting at me about giving him money as he had given me directions. I let him, he soon got sick of me telling him "Allah will reward you in heaven". 🤣
@@WellISaidIt don't go arround insulting people in the comments , the only reason you don't find it scary is that you are used to those types of people and you are a man
Tell me you've had a privileged childhood without telling me you've had a privileged childhood. I mean, good for you, hon, but NEWS FLASH: strangers aren't your friends.
As a rule, in developing countries, you should expect to tip for any kind of service. Always ask how much something is before accepting tours, food, clothing, anything.
that's why they're called scammers they on purpose don't tell you that they will want money because they know you'll refuse, they will be fake nice and provide you a "free looking" service like giving you a tour and then act like they were expecting money, never ever go anywhere with the strange man with child or even woman with child sometimes traffickers will use women to lure other women because they know usually women will trust other women
Wow! If I was out travelling, my situational awareness is on at an all time high and it’s common sense to not follow strangers, I’m glad you’re okay. This could’ve ended so badly!
We had a similar situation in Fez. We had 19 and 20 year old boys ask us if we would like a tour. We asked them how much and agreed on a price. They promised to show us 6 spots. Instead they took us to a viewpoint which was average and a mosque. They took us to a leather shop and cosmetics/beauty place which wasn’t on our list. Bear in mind to see the tanneries we had to go through a leather shop. I didn’t enjoy the experience at the tannery as the staff were hostile and just wanted to us to buy. After a couple of hours the boys said they were finished. We disagreed and said we wouldn’t pay all the money as we were shown less tourist spots. They caused a fuss and we weren’t giving up until they took us to a mosque. We paid them what we then agreed but they weren’t happy. An official tour guide got involved who happened to be nearby. He made them understand that they had to accept our money and also what we learned was that those boys were working illegally. Only official tour guides are allowed to show you around Fez. However, I wouldn’t trust all of them. The man that helped us took it as an opportunity to try and make money from us. He was very pushy, followed us in and out of the mosque. He actually stressed me out. Normally I can keep level headed. We told the official guide we didn’t need his help. We used our tour book and asked the kind shop keepers nearby and went around Fez ourselves. We went to another tannery the following day as I wanted to enjoy my experience there and gave it another chance. The shop worker treated us nicely and said he wasn’t going to try and sell us anything, was happy to take photos of us. He understood his business was low due to it being summer and people don’t want to buy leather jackets in the heat. I wanted to buy a bag but he didn’t have the colour I had in mind or design. Even the riad manager advised us to go around ourselves as he said going down was going into the heart of Fez and going up was getting out. Advice to anyone touring Fez, get a guidebook and ask locals or hire a non pushy official tour guide in advance.
Its really not that bad, I've done it and it was an amazing experience. I met amazing locals who were honest and genuine and never tried anything shady. Maybe my luck...
@@sahratank7504 I trust Algerians more than most! London is now a shit place. Better off going to the suburbs and going into the city by train. Cheaper too.
This is quite common in Morroco People offer to help And then ask for money. I was in the airport and a guy offered me his pen to use and then asked for money. People offer to help with directions and then ask for money. It’s a common theme amongst people in Marrakech if they approach you.
I will correct you since I live here. This is not a common thing, but it is only found in some tourist cities. The second thing in Marrakesh there is a bus and the taxi driver and can cut the ticket from the airport, also application of Indrive you can take it with good price without using taxi and upon arrival in the city there are volunteers who wear the same clothes and have cards to guide and help you in the area without give him money because it's free. Generalizing is wrong, and if I want to send you a video, I am ready to do that!!!
I am morrocan and when I go morroco my mum always says don’t trust them and don’t take anything because they will make you pay so you shouldn’t trust them but also you should if not given him any money because he lied to you
I've had the best experiences in Morocco. I'm not naive like this tourist and I've found Moroccans understand boundaries. 'La shukran'. Simple. I've found it customary to be invited into the tiled garden's and offered sweet tea whilst discussing literature, politics, life and never asked for money. You can always tell who is interested in money or conversation. The 'unofficial guide' in the video is clearly not interested in conversation and is clearly offering a service. The tourist was naive not to ask before accepting his guidance through the town. We all learn from our mistakes. I've also come across hawkers everywhere. Europe and the US is just as bad. It's normal everywhere.The 'have-nots' trying to get a little from the 'haves'. I don't blame him or her.
Yes people need to be warned. Don't even let the locals get in the pictures you take. They may demand you pay them for taking their photo and harass you. In Italy, some of the foreigners who sell at the plazas will even claim you damaged their items by walking too close to their display and pester you for money. I would stick with a trusted guide when traveling.
It has happened twice to me in Tunisia. It is the way people are "offering" you tour guide services which are supposed to be friendly but which are businesses.
I don't travel much but I read a lot, sometimes it makes me wonder if solo travelers at least study the place they're travelling. It can happen in any country but at least we have the right mindset when going anywhere.
Exactly. All this information at our fingertips and people still do things blindly. There are many online forums to visit where real people share their experiences when travelling (such as TripAdvisor). Then, visit government websites to find out the customs of each country and also what vaccinations are needed (if any).
I’m glad you’re okay. Please never do this again! ❤️ I visited Morocco last year for my birthday and had an amazing time. It’s one of my favorite countries but like all places, stay vigilant and never go with someone you don’t know. You never know someone’s intentions and as a solo traveler, you can’t afford to be wrong about someone. Stay safe
I'm not Moroccan. What he did isn't stealing. He only offered a tour and asked for money after that. He didn't even say it's free. Even if he did say, it's ok to ask for money for tours.
@@Phoenix-pe2gf he did not say she has to pay either. If he wanted to offer her a paid tour he should have let her know in the beginning. It’s called scamming, I am Moroccan and this type of people is a shame to our country. Let’s not ignore the fact that he got angry and aggressive with her.
@@salmabenali5475 Being aggressive and angry has nothing to do with scamming, it has to do with attitude. Giving someone something and then asking them for money is legit. He didn't even say it's free, it's common practice between tourists. In many situations, humans need to use their common sense to communicate things that are not explicitly said.
@@Phoenix-pe2gfu for real? Tf of course u cannot charge someone for something that is hidden as a favor or nice gesture. Thats their scamming technique. Are u just stupid or a scammer as well ?
This happens a lot especially in Turkey, Egypt and middle East more people should expose them so that they aware and educated. And Yes trust no one no matter if they seem nice with kids.
Turkey is terrible I got scammed many times They are nice at first but the evil that comes out of them when they can’t get what they want is sickening It’s almost demonic.. Their book Quran teaches to not befriend a non believer so why would they be nice to Asian ladies ?
Morocco is well known for this so every person who approached me my first sentence was "I'm not paying you for anything so it's up to you if you still want to show me around". I will also advise people to keep a lot of change on them. People usually change their mind after a price is agreed for a taxi ride. Get out of the car and get your luggage before you pay the man that way they can't keep your luggage hostage. I would just give them the exact money we agreed and walked away. They play on the sense that you don't want to make a scene. I'll make a scene no problem. I made such a scene once that locals helped me to get rid of an over zealous cabbie that wanted more money. They do the same in India. My first question to anyone approaching me while on holiday is "what do you want?".
The tip with cabbies is have them turn the meter on! Even if they say their cab doesn’t have one. The cabs are state funded to keep the prices low for that reason they have set prices and meters.
On taxis in Casa Blanca, the red petite ones are for the city center only. For the airport, you must get a non petite taxi, or better yet, take the metro.
I had exactly the same experience. Luckily I had exact money and also said that I would call the police! Same in India going to airport. You really have to have your wits about you and stand firm.
FR like who falls for this overused "using a child/pet to seem more good to women" trope anymore?! Like what kind of brainrot is she having to appear brainded?!
Never talk to strangers… some may lure you with candy others use kids. No matter what country you travel to… why on earth would you willingly go with a stranger?!
That is an awful experience. Thank you for your testimony. Do not blame yourself: the scammer lied to you and stole your money. People always mock the victims but scammers are manipulative and good at what they do. With your testimony you help people to learn about such scams.
Yes she has to blame herself. Take responsibility for her dangerous poor choice so it doesn't happen again. Which it sounds like she learned her lesson. Who follows a man or woman stranger with a child to their house?!! While traveling in a country foreign to her no less. The first people grifters or worse target are tourists. Her naivety is off the charts & she could have been assaulted, trafficked or murdered! I'm glad he only tried to rip her off financially. I'm glad she's alive & everything is okay now, but if she & others don't wise up their not going to make it to their next birthdays.
What you say is true. Scamming if profession, there would some professionals in it who would be good. Either in scamming or _spotting_ scammable people. She should be careful but getting scammed can happen to most untrusting careful person. It just depends on how much effort scammers are willing to put in.
The same thing happened with me when I was in Azerbaijan but didn’t went to that lady’s home , she hold my hand too tightly and was not even letting me go , no one was around so I genuinely tried to make distance from her and went down the hill and booked the cab . It was scary situation for me .
You’re not alone! Same thing happened to my friend and I. A few teenage boys gave us directions to the market, because we were lost. Then they aggressively demand money. I tried to give them the little cash I had on me, but they said “no.” Then they corners my friend and demanded more money. Lucky I saw some American walking by and pretended to be their friends. First they pushed me away, until they saw my friend being harassed. Then they came and saved us. We got so lucky that they walked by and saved us.
@@Wagg1ngTales I was also in Morocco. Once we got to the square we got henna from 2 ladies, and they tried to scam us too. Told us the fee was cheap, and then turn around saying “ no we need to pay euro price” after we were done. Only reason they left us alone was we threaten to call the cop, because they were doing henna illegally sitting on some Crete with black (toxin) ink
Hey, smart of you 2! To notice what they were doing that was technically illegal…protected you from manipulation. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be mindful of being alert then, of scams in future travels 🫣🩶
I was in Morocco years ago and I feel like most people were always trying to scam or cheat me. I couldn't trust anyone or felt comfortable asking for help because locals will always try to get money from me. I had a coworker at a point afterwards who lived in Moroccan for 3 years, and he agreed that everyone was always trying to scam you. He was half Moroccan, so he spoke the language and looked very Moroccan too but still got treated like that. I guess everyone is always trying to scam everyone there 🤷♀️
As a Moroccan, I'm really sorry you had to go through this. We have a serious scammer problem and people trying to make a quick buck. Hope this didn't ruin your day.
this shit happens everywhere in morroco people there dont give a flying fuck how they treat tourists. without a tourist guide you get swarmed everywhere by anyone and theyre really rude to the point of very aggressive. even shoving my mother because we didnt want their bullshit. after 5 days we fled that shithole country and i kissed the ground as soon as i landed back here in belgium and appreciated the fact that im never gonna go back to that shithole again.
@@izramino2126 In reference to scammers, who scam others then claim they are Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, .then tomorrow they scam someone new in between prayers...World is full of them, i hate them.
Some people with children are genuinely helpful. This has ruined it for most now. I helped an older lady find her way back down hills that were quiet tricky to navigate. We offered our assistance, since we were heading back anyway. I had my little ones with me and hubby. She was very appreciative and we talked all the way to the main area where she remembered her way. Was lovely. :-)
as an italian I went to Milan with a friend to celebrate my birthday and got immediately robbed of my phone. I cried so much and ofc in that one second of distress a man had to come to us and start following us around. Never ever talk to strange men, run away.
It's the same type of scam just different variations. In Japan it's the bar scam, in China it's the tea house scam. They get you somewhere to get some type of service, then demand massive amount as payment.
Basic rule : "Don't follow strangers for any reason."
She also went to his house like wtf
Don't follow a Muslim man especially
Never ever EVER trust or think someone in a foreign country would act out of kindness. Especially if they’re “showing you around”. I also learned that the hard way.
Don’t trust anybody while traveling
exactly
Following a stranger that randomly offers to show you around even with a child is how you get human trafficked as well.
She was lucky! Smho. It could have been worse! She def think everyone is as nice as in the romantic movies.
It’s how you end up in the morgue! It’s dangerous out there
Absolutely! She is extremely lucky that he only wanted money.
🤦🏽♀️ ma’am what are you a teenager.… wtf uh never follow a stranger in any country obvi 🤣 cause you might disappear… wow I can't lol!
@@VivianReads smart teenager dont follow strangers! Even kids are often told not to follow or go with strangers!
You could have had your passport taken, trafficked, and never seen again. Please dont do this ladies.
Not just ladies
Don't oppose natural selection
@@fauzianalwoga It most commonly happens to women doofus
Women should t be traveling alone unless they risk it all
Ladies should be very careful and not travel alone
Im an Asian man and I was visiting Milan Italy , these two young very cutesy and pretty super friendly ladies came up and asked if they could buy me a drink and ask me about my country ... Suddenly this Italian gentleman was upset and kind of cussed them out and they left ...He then turned to me and said , "Very dangerous! Scam! Becareful they put pills in your drink and rob you!"
@@HansLandaNaranja or arabs
@@-Doomer- or italians.
@@amine8815Na more than than likely Persians, Arabs(group you cant name on youtube) or Gypsies. Every time i go its the same people scamming.
Most of these lady is gypsy or villagers of Romina these people's especially in scamm and pickpockets
@@amine8815 Gypsies for sure
The adult version of “come with me i have a puppy lol
a responsible father? he must be a saint. 🤣🤣
😂
Seriously, was she ok with it because he wasn't the stereotypical fat hairy dude in a van?
Ikr, she didn't even bring anything to defend herself, like pepper spray or mase just in case. Glad the man left and didn't harm her, but that's FXCKING wild to follow a random, grown ass man with his daughter. I was worried he was leading her to her demise.
Or "Come with me and i"ll give you a lollipop" 👹☠️🤦🏻♂️
That was a cheap lesson compared to how it could have ended.
Yes I'm thankful To GOD she is okay, I'm Moroccan Too but in any place in this world we shouldn't trust in any stranger, all around the world there's bad and good people
She almost got trafficked
She was naive. This is a touristy city not some distant low visitation town.
Right, Sounds like your typical experience in a developing country. These people don’t have a lot and have to find a way to make some money to feed their families.
Doing this with child is something else it’s not normal in most of the country 💀
A lot of people don't realise that people lure others in by using the children, you're naturally suspicious of a grown man alone but there isn't a single person especially a women who's suspicious of a child and they know that.
Yes I felt like cause he had his daughter he was a family man and wouldn’t do anything bad in front of her
@@DanaWang as a solo female traveler this is what scares me. Sometimes we let our guard down. Just stay safe.
Children are interns. They're just learning their family business.
Man or women, most people aren't suspicious of children. That's why so many scammers use children like this
he didn’t lure her she’s an idiot
Girl … if you’re going to go solo, you can’t be this trusting with strangers. It would be nice to believe everyone is just being nice, but that’s not the world we live in. Best to always look at situations with uncertainty and always be wary until they prove otherwise.
You just can’t because you _will_ get scammed or worse (and thank goodness worse didn’t happen). Whether it be a man with a girl or even a young kid by themselves, so for your safety … just don’t.
People will notice you’re alone and absolutely take advantage of that.
Please stay safe.
Especially in Morocco!!
That's how two Scandinavian girls got _killed_ in Morocco. Their names were Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland.
In Everywhere even in your own country @@bunniewood
@@bahaaar1000 Morocco especially! Awful behavior even towards me who is visibly Muslim (with hijab). Had so much awful eperiences there within only a few days.
What's a kid supposed to do? It's really only a problem if it's a couple of dudes or policemen with weapons.
Most of the time it's just ppl demanding money and you need to be willing to always say no.
Every time I see videos like this I realize how few people understand how scammers work or have the natural suspicion of strangers that growing up in a big city ingrained in me
I think that these things happend also partly because there are a lot of populair videos on youtube where locals are being very hospitable out of nowhere.
People who don't do their research and are not familiar with the culture will think that everyone is hospitable and they end up being unaware of scammers.
Nah bro even people who didn’t grow up in big cities should have natural suspicion in these instances but some of these traveling influencers have no common sense
Facts
Opposite, I grew up in a small town and I trust nobody cause I’m not used to strangers
@@dundundun2383 These influencers are lucky because he world is scary
Sis, I don’t care who or where. Don’t ever follow a strange man (whether with a child or not) anywhere. Please don’t risk your safety. Being scammed is the least of would could have happened to you. Only take tours with legitimate tour guides, and not alone either
Would someone tell this young woman about the real world?
She’s just stupid. Also it’s the same for woman. You didn’t hear about young women in Columbia praying on men and then getting them kidnapped and killed?
And if it's Giza, don't trust anyone, even your tour guide
@@sammyf0x I don’t know anything about Giza but I’ll take your word for it.
What about woods? On one side you have a male camper, or campers, offering you a drink and to warm up by the fire. On the other side you got a grizzly, inviting you over to his place for a dinner. Who do you join?
Going to a random strangers house in a foreign country (or even your own country) just seems like an extremely unsafe thing to do whether he has a kid or not. I would never.
Yes correct
Right like it's instinctively a big no
She probably seen influencers do it and ended up copying them
Yeah it’s just natural selection at that point.
Absolutely 💯 why would you follow a stranger, especially into their house??? 😮😮😮
As a young pretty traveler, please be more careful. Something similar happened to me in Medina and I’m a bearded man. People don’t typically do things for free anywhere, so don’t only assume kindness.
Westerners think that the whole world is like their countries
In Medina among all other places😢 the irony
The religion is perfect. It is us human who are imperfect.
@@jia459 but the religion was invented by a human
@@karlscher5170No.
Rule # 1 Never go to anyone’s house if you dont know them. Rule# 2 Never follow a man with children.
Never follow a stranger in general
Never trust a Morrocan, Albanian or a Turk. A common stereotype that has been lost due to multiculturalism.
Never follow children too. My friend got pickpocketted by children who pretended they wanted to practise English.
bro i would never a follow a woman with a child, way worst
Never follow a man you don’t know period.
She is the typical character that dies first in any horror movie
she ain't black!
She is the dumbest character, but will make it out to the end, cus she has to die before the main character wins. Lol
😂😂😂
C’mon lads
Give her a break
She’s lucky to be safe but wiser
@@EM-tx3ly I'm sorry but if you know anything about the world a singular woman should never travel alone.
As a Moroccan i advice you to go to the Police!
They will arrest him and give you your money back and even better you will help other tourists to not being scammed by this man
please
@@atatterson6992🤣🤣🤣🤣
Indeed as a Moroccan from FES I agree do not accept anyone showing you around for any reason... plan your trip and, stick by it and don't talk to strangers for no reason
Even if he deserve it, who will take care of his daughter and family if he's imprisoned?
@@tor4472 Lets just accept crime because criminals have families.
I watched some of her videos and it made sense why she so easily trusted a stranger in a foreign country. Most of us adults know better. But when you have been living a good life your whole life you’re kind of in a bubble and don’t know how to protect yourself.
How could you go to strangers house in a country you are not aware of??
right! even in your birth country, its a big no no.
so dangerous she’s lucky
Girl thinks shes in east asian lol. Europe aint safe like China, Japan, Korea lol
Craaaaaaazy
And was expecting the red carpet treatment. Duh
She followed a stranger for an hour, went to his home and then was shocked that he turned out to be a shady character?! Girl! What part of your brain did you turn off to make those decisions?! You're lucky that the worst that happened was you getting scammed out of 15€
Dreamy movie effect.
Yeah I'm like...does she think people in Morocco have nothing better to do than spend an hour of their time showing around a random tourist out of the kindness of their heart? She knows people in other countries are not NPCs in a videogame right?
Let’s not victim shame, she’s trying to educate others, making herself vulnerable to the mistake she’s realized she’s made.
@@ArdentSmiles😂 ain't no body victim shaming, we're calling idiots when we see them.
@@ArdentSmilesit's a lie is not real it's fake. She isn't a victim we r the victims of her bs lies
Please, as a Moroccan I want to advise you something, next time inchallah ignore anyone being nice for no reason. Second there are certified guides with badges and everything in agencies with fares that you pay. It is necessary to get a guide in Fez cause you will get lost easily, even we get lost. Just contact certified ppl and get their numbers and in any case someone starts yelling at you call the cops, or just stand next to a cop and start yelling at him.
I am also Moroccan but live in Europe and go to Morocco every year for family, I went from tetouan to chefchouan and some man got aggressive with parrots because my mom was filming the beautiful houses and the man thought that my mom was filming the parrots and he got aggressive and said don’t film it’s 50 dirham to film but luckily my dad stepped in and confronted him
I'm sorry that happened to you. I had a similar experience. I asked someone for directions to my hotel and he demanded that I pay him. He blocked the door and until I gave him money he wouldn't let me in.
wait, i’m confused, are you saying to yell at the cops???? or be by a cop for when someone yells at you??
Thank you is pity that because of people like him we juge all
I ignore everyone. Especially Moroccans. I just no longer trust them.
Take it from a solo traveler, these days no one does something for nothing. Consider yourself very lucky. Even if I don't know where I am going, I never allow anyone to volunteer to help me. Consider it a lesson learned. Never do that again! You were extremely, very, very, lucky!!
There are many good people out there. As a solo traveller in Morocco I usually asked women for directions and they were all very friendly and willing to help. One time I got lost after dark, the streets were almost empty and an elderly man walked me all the way back to my hostel to make sure I got there safe. Many people will be nice without expecting anything in return. But I agree about not taking unneccessary risks.
Ppl helped me all the time and I never paid anyone anything.
Also it's not so bad to tell a scammer to fuck off.
Girl i felt that one! Especially when you said you couldn't trust anyone being "nice" after that. Solo travel really shows you the worst in people even more so when you're female. Hindsight is always 20/20...
Yeah 😭 I couldn’t tell between someone genuinely nice or not after that
@@DanaWangjust ask them what is it that they want.
I spent 2 years solo travelling around Asia and am female. If someone approached me I always worked on the assumption that they wanted money.
Just ask them straight up "what do you want?" And tell them you have no money so they are wasting your time.
I soon learnt as a female traveller in countries like this the men will not take you seriously until you get angry at them and tell them to leave. You need to grow a hard layer around you else you won't survive.
I kept an online blog when I was travelling and my friends back home were like "why are you always fighting?" Unfortunately it has to be done if you want to be taken seriously.
@@WellISaidItsolid advice and you are spot on about men not taking women seriously unless they show them their anger in these types of countries
@@WellISaidItI pretended to look at my phone and they left me alone, strangely. I'm also ethnicity ambiguous though, so maybe they thought I was a local when I was doing that.
@@yuppers1 I don't travel with a phone. I prefer not to be contactable.
Imagine being surprised that a strange man in a foreign country you've never been to, scammed you. She's lucky she wasn't trafficked.
Wdym strange country ?
@@kisumisakura9128 strange country = a country she's going to for the first time that isn't her culture
@@moths.for.valentine using "foreign country" for that is better
@@kisumisakura9128 I changed it just for you.
@@johannfer7073 those are synonyms
Girl, stranger danger is not just something that is for kids. Its for everyone. You're solo travelling in a new place which makes you stand out even more.
It's called lacking common sense and street smarts.
Pure dumbassary.
As a woman, specifically. As unfortunate as it is, women need to be even more cautious especially while traveling alone.
But he a Muslim
And she is Muslim
Fact@@Self-Disciple
While traveling in a strange country "I trusted this man and his daughter".... just let that sink in
Morocco is better than ur country i bet
@@baboushko its not lmfao im german and our german morrocans warn all the time, women shouldnt go to cassablanca, tanger or nador alone, its dangerous, maybe even life threatening. those cities are full of former islamism and depraved man.
@@baboushko Not In Morocco or any such 3rd world low life countries.
@@baboushko It's not even about the country, it's the fact that you're in an unknown place with people speaking unknown language. You won't be able to get help and no one will be looking for you.
Trust no one. But you learned your lesson for $15, that is worth it for the life lesson.
I thought it was 50 euros. Thats $100.00.
Telephone game is wild.
@@LiseWrigleylol no it's not 😂😂 50 euro is probably 55-60 dollars
@@LiseWrigley He demanded 40 euros but all she had was 15, so she gave him that.
Good remark. Big lesson. Cheap price.
As an Indian, this is the reason we avoid giving poor children money these days. Their parents exploit them shamelessly and it's sad
Nice teaching for his daughter. 😮
Same in Pakistan
Buy the kids food and have them eat with you instead in a restaurant. Win win
@@What-v7k And who will be responsible if they fall sick or pretend to be?
I don’t think you can feed all of India’s poor, as an “ Indian”.😂😂
In front of a child? People have zero morality. Zero ethics 🤦🏾 Very happy you stood your ground and most of all that you're safe.
The Religion of peace...
I feel bad for his daughter because this man definitely does this all the time and she’s watching and learning all of this and thinking it’s okay because her dad does it. Who knows what else he’s teaching her?
Go to poor countries,see how" genuinely friendly " they are especially when you are foreigners 😂.
@@josephking1947this has nothing to do with religion.Scammers are in every country.
They're poor...they beg for money, no excuse though.. I'm half Moroccan I don't get this problem,I'm sure cause one of my parents is Moroccan they don't view us as tourists on my own they would.. I'd never go alone there
Girl really thought she was gonna get a side quest 😂
New Objective: "Go to the ATM to pay the Scammer"
lmao
People really are as dumb as this girl is, make it to adulthood and get financially established enough to take solo trips around the world. We’ve made the world too idiot accessible and it shows.
I can't believe you went with him and to his house
lol this how you end up in a well.. 🤦♂️
That's what I'm saying dude
This is how women always get kidnapped
@@poeticprincee9750 ummm yeah!!
@@poeticprincee9750 no. This is how incomplete thinkers get kidnapped. Because smart women don’t just blindly trust men or anyone for that manner.
Could have been much worse. Thank God you're ok, and thanks for sharing your experience to heighten awareness.
I think this is the most mature comment I've seen on this thread. Thank you. 🤍
Not likely. Tourists get pressured to give money in Morocco due to poverty but tourists are rarely harmed there
In the Quran, it says lying in certain situations is okay. This is one of them
@@lzbhcvm6747 Hardly surprising. The koran is a book of LIES deception and indecency
Or you just tell them no... that youre not going to give them any money bc its not theirs and it never will be. She was in public too which is perfect for her he can't do anything. @lzbhcvm6747
Girl please realize you could have been MURDERED. You went back to his house and everything.
This shouldn’t have been a wake up call to just being scammed. You should be grateful to be breathing right now.
As a true crime fanatic I second this comment! So scary
It’s not america!
But yes why go to peoples homes without knowing them
@behuman3801 that's such an ignorant comment! Murder happens EVERYWHERE! Not just America. 😒
While I agree it’s dangerous to follow a stranger, this is Morocco not America, shit like this don’t happen in normal countries lmao
@@luchianeit’s not ignorant, America is a terrible country, high crime rate, drugs and homelessness
She keeps mentioning his daughter. A child is women's weakness meanwhile men's weakness is a attractive woman.
actually here it was money
People just dont understand that corruption and scams is a normal part of everyday life in most non-western countries. Even police, political leaders, and even religious leaders are involved. A foreigner will be scammed on almost every transaction, from rickshaw driver, to buying stuff at the market. In countries like Egypt, Turkey and North Africa, they will even turn aggressive and try to rob you. Its socially acceptable, and expected. There are videos on UA-cam of African police shaking down tourists and threatening them to give them money. People need to understand this, being naive can be very dangerous.
I am a man an girls are not attractive to me in any way. I have a different sexuality. I'm offended by your assumptions.
DON'T EVER GO HOME TO STRANGERS even if they have CHILDREN with them. That can go soooo wrong you were lucky this time. You are a beautiful young woman you have to be more careful. In ANY COUNTRY! Please be safe travelling alone!
Ahahahah beautiful 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 low bar or what
@@farfallinaazzurra5318 How can you be this desperate for attention lmaooo
@@Ilovedallthepeople right?!? This Person is mean for sure! Thank you for your comment 😉🙂
@@farfallinaazzurra5318rude comment
This girl has the survival instincts of a dodo. Traveling around Morocco as a solo female tends to be risky.
moroccan here, as a man myself i wouldn't travel as a solo here lol
edit: but in this situation she can literaly just ignore him and go away and he can't do nothing but if he done something he will got punished by the tourisme minister and she can get a lot of money and special treats from the gov
Western feminist mindset. They think they are brave and independent and can roam the world like a man does.
That shit only works in America
This woman shared her harrowing experience so others could be helped beforehand.
Sorry to write this bluntly but:
East Asians from completely protected/insulated wealthy families.
The most clueless, ill equipped for real life beings...
A Brazilian couple went to honeymoon moon in Morocco and the woman was kidnapped and trafficked while she was in the bathroom and non one ever heard of that again. That’s a place I would think twice before going solo
Not built for solo travel. Thank goodness she got away safely.
You always have to be on high alert and never trust anyone when travelling alone. Especially as a solo woman. Think like a soldier.
❤😊
Exactly, because we women, are at we everywhere on this earth 😢
she got off easy, it could have been far worse
Guides like this are illegal in Morocco. Report him at a roadside checkpoint and they will imprison him in Morocco foe guiding without a permit.
It's best not to visit Morocco
@@george4vIogging when were you there last? Recently?
@@robertchiarizia9463
13 years ago. But nothing has changed as per the experiences of my friends.
@@robertchiarizia9463 the amount of human trafficking, murders, scams, and whatever in Morocco compare to other places is what makes any person with a brain not go there. The fact that a couple of women tried to prove that Morocco was safe but ended up getting killed by the locals proves it
@@george4vIoggingnobody asks you to visit Morocco or any other country, stay home and see the world from your phone 😂
Tip: if you won’t do it in your home country don’t think somewhere else will be different.
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Edit: If you are pressed by this comment or want to correct it so badly for whatever reason, just understand this comment is to promote *general safety* before anything. Do not start a conversation about anything besides this, like “travel with a husband” or “not in my country”. These are exceptions but in general cases, especially for young people and my Sisters/women online reading/watching this, don’t let your guard drop cuz things like this can happen in the moments you don’t realise. We cannot be trusting with everyone, especially those who are not close to you atleast, even then as you get older you have to be wise about who you keep around you which would be another topic for another day. Please, Stay safe 👍🏼
The problem is, some country do be nice and showing around if we have time. Most of the time is place in asian country 😂
@@mewmewYen I’m talking for women, being a woman myself, don’t even bother thinking “oh no, not this place” cuz literally it’s an issue you don’t want to take risk on, no matter how “nice” it seems. Even your own locality and home area, say when working, I have had experiences although I’ve been school there and familiar with the area, etc. there have been times where now I don’t even bother saying “hi” or passing a smile to anyone, and I mean *nobody*; cuz u cannot trust anybody when your safety is on the line. You would rather be safe than sorry. It’s just something as a woman you have to adapt to and as a girl, experiences like shown in the video should be taken as warning signs, which sucks but this world isn’t perfect.
To add, I’m even Muslim and given the country the content creator is in, I would not think “oh the culture is less western/more Muslim, let me trust it” which I can see for those new to such cultures, etc. would fall into thinking, but that is NOT the case at all, if anything have your guard up extra given you are not prt of that culture and area cuz they will take advantage of you being new and not knowing anything. Like the girl in the video even said she was pressured to go to an ATM, that is not even normal AT ALL.
@@Sho-M3-Hear i know the problem and as a woman my self. I said that we some of us have the exact problem you think nobody have. And also as solo traveler myself some of us learn this the hard way, which exactly like in the video.
@@mewmewYen I was addressing where you stated “some country do be nice”; I never said no one has had issues, we’re people, so we all do ; it’s only through experiences like shown where us women will end up taking that statement back, cuz we have to view world harshly as we grow to see reality. - We are on the same page, I get that Sis. But this world ain’t home like we would like it to be; just wish you all to be safe, as another sister from another part of the world ❤️
P.S: I’m also south Asian, and do know what Asia is like; and personally wouldn’t solo-travel there 😭
That's just not true, lots of places are actually genuinely hospitable and warm. I think cities just aren't the place to go for it.
Scam artists come in all shapes and sizes. Don’t trust unexpected random kindnesses. I had a coworker who went to Europe for vacation. She said a nice family (husband, wife, 2 kids) helped her with luggage on the train. Shortly after, she discovered that all the cash on her (over 1,000 Euros) had been stolen.
Never never talk too strangers. I LEARNED THAT IN PRESCHOOL.
That's dumb. What you should've been taught was NEVER SCAM STRANGERS.
@@crptnite People like you clearly live in delulu world...
You can talk politely but you don't have to walk off with them. The hubris of modern women
Trusting a random man for the reason of his child solo traveling was the first mistake.
Be glad he only wanted money
Moroccan here, I wouldn't follow anyone I don't know, wherever I can be. Whether in Morocco or anywhere else
Sometimes I really wonder why some women are so freaking naive. It's as if they invite their misfortune with such behavior
@@serenityssolaceOr maybe they come from a society where you can trust most people. It's not usually naive to talk to strangers or strike a new aquaintance in broad daylight where I live.
@@lolakauffmann Still naive to think the entire world works the same way your society works. One should research about norms and customs of the country they travel to
@@serenityssolace It's not 'norms & customs' to scam by fake shitty "tour guiding". You mean to gogle about scammers & travellers' advice.
Especially in Morocco. Since most of the people there are scammers.
Welcome to Morocco! As a woman you should'nt go there alone. The same goes for Egypt!
Not In Morocco or any such 3rd world low life countries.
She's lucky she got away with her kidneys, her life and her honor intact.
for real, heard stories of people waking up in ice baths with a kidney missing
@@tdelioncourt1268 Don't worry, we don't do that in Morocco🤣, if you find bad people they will just ask for money and nothing more because our king steals everyone's money
@@DofusMastersHow do you mean your king steal everyone's money?
@@unusualnomad our king and his ministers steal our country's wealth and let us poor search and you will find what I mean if you want
Many people in morocco are known for wanting free money. They do nothing at their desks, call out sick when they are not, expect free money. The country is full of corruption. Our king has become the scapegoat everyone blames for their greed, laziness, etc...half of the country poisons the other half with dark magic. Moroccans are famous for blaming others for their dysfuntional way of thinking.
In Morroco if someone comes up to you to talk, you just walk away. No one has a reason to randomely talk to you.
Also in these cases my parents taught me to just say that you are going to call the cops. Type in the number on your phone and show them, tell them that you will call the cops if they dont leave you alone.
I think that's true in any country. If I didn't asked you anything... back off.
Some Moroccans including me love to talk to stranger who are visiting my country, m from fez and when i see smn from another country i love to ask them about their day and everything, not only me but my friends too! I agree there’s people with bad intentions but u can meet nice people there too, again just analyse what they’re wearing or how they act, and when u’re in the old medina avoid talking to people who are sus cuz they will probably do demand u money.
Definitely not true in any country. I am always hospitable
@@YxYa34agree, I've been to morocco and some people are just genuinely nice & love to talk with foreigner
Chill! There are millions reasons to talk to strangers. You seriously call the cops for a guy that asked for money in return for a tour?
Never walk with anyone (no matter who they are with) when solo travelling. As female travellers, we are vulnerable to these types of scammers or others with worse ulterior motives.
As a Moroccan, I’m sorry you experienced that. Some people actually do that out of kindness, but yeah, most people are just looking for money like anywhere else in the world.
"like anywhere else in the world"? No one does that in any first world country.
@@kayflip2233because first world has benefits. These people are uneducated, so this is the only way to earn money there.
@@kayflip2233you didn't visit the Philippines, Egypt ,....
People in Morocco are very friendly and helpful, they're very accommodating,yes many will offer meals for free even free night stay not everyone is a scammer
@@kayflip2233 you can’t be serious. As if the internet hasn’t always been full of people talking about how they got scammed in first world countries.
This is a very common occurrence in Morocco. You also get people pretending to recognise you from your hotel with the plan to lure you into trouble. Sadly this behaviour is not stamped out by the local police and tourists are not warned in advance of such scams.
I've been to Morocco many times and never once fell for any of those shenanigans. But then I've always tried to keep my head screwed on properly.
How would the police know them if you don't report them
You don't have the survival instincts required to travel solo
Well, she just learned. People have to learn one way or the other.
@@thetruthsayer8347 I agree. However, it's more useful to learn by reading others'experiences online and researching the area beforehand.
@@moonwaterflower you can’t read or research everything. Sometimes it takes little mistakes like these to teach you.
@thetruthsayer8347 but this isn't a little mistake. Following a strange man to his home is not safe anywhere in the world. She could have been trafficked, kidnapped, or assaulted. It's very easy to find resources that talk about safety while traveling alone. Articles and travel guide books have been around for many years
@@thetruthsayer8347A lot of countries have national travel safety alerts from political to social situations. Don’t knock on reading the basics of traveling anywhere.
Girl that should be your first rule while solo travelling, no matter how nice people seem or how well the city is developed or whatever "good ratings" the country has, you dont follow strangers just because "it looks okay", scammers are everywhere
I basically ignored anyone that try to talked to me at Marrakesh and fes. I run away if they try to follow me. It's such a annoying and stressful experience for me.
Low life people in 3rd world countries. What do you expect?
I’ve traveled solo as a female for decades now. I’ve learned the art of ignoring and saying no to aggressive people like this. I remember just shooing men away in Morocco. Be more aggressive with them, and simply ignore.
Hope the rest of your trip went well! Morocco is beautiful!
It’s awful that one has to be defensive, even aggressive to avoid being harassed by men. Plain disgusting.
@@217snail7absolutely !!
reject feminism and you wont have this problem.
@@lks11 so true they put themselves in the trap
You went to a stranger's house alone. Anything could have happened there.
The question is why would a perfect stranger in a very poor country and a very touristic area would hang out with you for free instead of going find a little job to bring some bread to his family?
Children are massively used to make money in poor countries.
But you know what? We all learn it from experience and that is ok 👌 😊
Fortunately you lost just few dollars or euros.
Never follow a stranger man like that, he could have took you in an isolated street to meet other guys qho could've SA* you or worse.
Take care ❤
No, no, you have gone away , I will not allow you to say this , Generalizations are the language of ignorant people !!!
@@Maroerotv3722 what generalizations? I come from Algeria and I grew up in poor conditions these practices are very well known in poor countries. It happens to women who travel alone or in few number. Egypt has the same practices, Tunisia, etc..
A man who wants to give you a tour of an area and then asks you for money and forces you to withdraw money from an ATM is obviously malignant.
People who want to make a living honestly would tell you I can give you a tour but it will cost you Xyz.
And those who want to give you a tour for hospitality for free would act differently and wouldnt weaponize and exploit a child.
There are obviously honest and kind people in these countries who want nothing from a tourist but there are also plenty of people men and women try to abuse tourists just to get something from them.
Unfortunately they usually target solo travelers, mostly women and you can find them in very touristic areas.
Pretending that these people don't exist and that I am ignorant just because you want to look so coool will not help others to make secure decisions for their journeys in these countries.
I saw even kids exploited in Lebanon forced to work by night and having no possibility to go to sleep until they finish the job even if takes until 3 to 4 AM.
Don't try to cancel reality : this lady made this video to help other travelers and it's good to know about these practices.
@@Maroerotv3722that comment is perfectly reasonable and respectful. You're the one who sounds ignorant tbh
Glad you're safe. I'm sorry your trust has been eroded by scammers like them. Stay safe out there 🙏
This is a lesson for YOU and it’s not about blaming you but when you’re kind and naïve certain people can sniff you out from miles away. It’s important that you learn how to recognize yourself and those around you. A firm “no thank” from the beginning and walking off is all you need most of the time. There are a lot of predators all over the world which is why it’s important to know how to carry yourself, respond and set boundaries. Best of luck in the future! Stay safe. ♥️
Well said! Predators "sniff people out" - yup.
Yup, hawkers are everywhere, the US, Europe... everywhere. It'a a learning experience, she won't do it again (and if she does, she's simply not so bright, natural selection and all that)
I blame her for being stupid. Why not?
reject feminism and you wont have this problem.
You were so lucky, I cannot stress this enough. You need to be smarter in protecting yourself. You could have been physically hurt or worse.
She seems really naive honestly
Thats actually so scary omg
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It really isn't. You just need a backbone to stand up to people like this and firmly say no.
They know foreigners don't like to make a scene and play on that. I just start shouting loudly to leave me alone. A female on her own gets many locals to gather and help you.
They did that when a cabbie tried to get more money out of me then agreed. They told me to leave and that they would handle it.
I had a kid shouting at me about giving him money as he had given me directions. I let him, he soon got sick of me telling him "Allah will reward you in heaven". 🤣
@@WellISaidIt don't go arround insulting people in the comments , the only reason you don't find it scary is that you are used to those types of people and you are a man
@@WellISaidIt Love ur response lol
@@DanaWangpls do read my comment too I have shared something And want you to read that .
Tell me you've had a privileged childhood without telling me you've had a privileged childhood. I mean, good for you, hon, but NEWS FLASH: strangers aren't your friends.
Looks like someone needs to be taught “Stranger Danger”‼️
Everyone is a stranger when you are traveling.
You need to trust someone.
@@vasthefoxyeah not strangers
As a rule, in developing countries, you should expect to tip for any kind of service. Always ask how much something is before accepting tours, food, clothing, anything.
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I agree
He should have been upfront about it and said there is a fee and what it was. It's on him to be a business man and be polite about it.
that's why they're called scammers they on purpose don't tell you that they will want money because they know you'll refuse, they will be fake nice and provide you a "free looking" service like giving you a tour and then act like they were expecting money, never ever go anywhere with the strange man with child or even woman with child sometimes traffickers will use women to lure other women because they know usually women will trust other women
@@suzanadee8252lmaoo a business man? He's a whole scammer girl, wtf???
For someone who travels so much you didnt follow such a basic rule.
NEVER trust strangers
Especially muslim.
yeah enjoy your guided tour for rich idiots
@@buannakamei4608Muslims are the most hospitable people you will ever meet. Don’t generalise about all Muslims
@@tehmasipkhan9229 they always say that but experience tell us the different thing
reject feminism and you wont have this problem.
a woman travelling alone should NOT follow strangers home..I'm so shocked at the naivite & gullibillity
The person you "can't trust" is yourself in making good decisions.
Victim blaming much?
Not trusting your own judgement is a great way to surround yourself with Narcissistic people.
@@NameChange-y2eDoesn't matter much when youre dead. Stop dismissing stupid behavior as "victim blaming".
Or maybe, humans like him should stop being evil people, it is *NEVER* the victims fault, we all hope humans are ETHICAL!
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Wow! If I was out travelling, my situational awareness is on at an all time high and it’s common sense to not follow strangers, I’m glad you’re okay. This could’ve ended so badly!
We had a similar situation in Fez. We had 19 and 20 year old boys ask us if we would like a tour. We asked them how much and agreed on a price. They promised to show us 6 spots. Instead they took us to a viewpoint which was average and a mosque. They took us to a leather shop and cosmetics/beauty place which wasn’t on our list. Bear in mind to see the tanneries we had to go through a leather shop. I didn’t enjoy the experience at the tannery as the staff were hostile and just wanted to us to buy. After a couple of hours the boys said they were finished. We disagreed and said we wouldn’t pay all the money as we were shown less tourist spots. They caused a fuss and we weren’t giving up until they took us to a mosque. We paid them what we then agreed but they weren’t happy. An official tour guide got involved who happened to be nearby. He made them understand that they had to accept our money and also what we learned was that those boys were working illegally. Only official tour guides are allowed to show you around Fez. However, I wouldn’t trust all of them. The man that helped us took it as an opportunity to try and make money from us. He was very pushy, followed us in and out of the mosque. He actually stressed me out. Normally I can keep level headed. We told the official guide we didn’t need his help. We used our tour book and asked the kind shop keepers nearby and went around Fez ourselves. We went to another tannery the following day as I wanted to enjoy my experience there and gave it another chance. The shop worker treated us nicely and said he wasn’t going to try and sell us anything, was happy to take photos of us. He understood his business was low due to it being summer and people don’t want to buy leather jackets in the heat. I wanted to buy a bag but he didn’t have the colour I had in mind or design. Even the riad manager advised us to go around ourselves as he said going down was going into the heart of Fez and going up was getting out. Advice to anyone touring Fez, get a guidebook and ask locals or hire a non pushy official tour guide in advance.
Don't trust strangers. Todays world is vile. May God protect you! 😟
Today's world? I'm guessing it used to be worse in the past when people were even more poor.
Lol as if the world hasn't always had it's goods and evils
@@noneofthiseverhappened esp in 3rd world countires.
First problem: female travelling solo in Morocco 😤
Chinese solo travellers are often naive and trusting. Except nowadays they are targeted because they are seen as rich.
@@junehitchcock170 they clearly arent all naive because of the harrowing vandalism so many nations have faced by them
Its really not that bad, I've done it and it was an amazing experience. I met amazing locals who were honest and genuine and never tried anything shady. Maybe my luck...
Exactly 😮
True. The local culture will take advantage of, exploit you just because you are a woman’s and foreigner.
As a Moroccan dude just say no to them. They will scream for a minute but after that they will leave you alone if you show them Carelessness
Lol no... they're violent if you're not careful... im a girl, I know what moroccan men are like ive been around them
That’s utterly terrifying. ESPECIALLY for woman. How unmanly can men get 🤡
you’re a dude, as a girl men won’t leave you alone til you literally get inbetween a wall from them.
Hmmm maybe.
What if I scream back? Maybe they'd turn and leave immediately. Might try this next time.
Im English and my husband is Algerian. He told me NEVER travel alone to Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt.
i would also never travel alone in Europe!!
So he left algeria out 😂
@@sahratank7504 I trust Algerians more than most! London is now a shit place. Better off going to the suburbs and going into the city by train. Cheaper too.
@@Moreso_fly lol
How about never travel to north africa at all
15 euros for a lesson? Consider yourself lucky. Could've paid for that with your life.
Never go to a stranger's house. No matter what !!!
This is quite common in Morroco
People offer to help
And then ask for money.
I was in the airport and a guy offered me his pen to use and then asked for money.
People offer to help with directions and then ask for money.
It’s a common theme amongst people in Marrakech if they approach you.
And Istanbul
That was the same in Egyptian airports for me but I can’t rlly blame them when I know the economy is not the best in their country
I will correct you since I live here. This is not a common thing, but it is only found in some tourist cities. The second thing in Marrakesh there is a bus and the taxi driver and can cut the ticket from the airport, also application of Indrive you can take it with good price without using taxi and upon arrival in the city there are volunteers who wear the same clothes and have cards to guide and help you in the area without give him money because it's free. Generalizing is wrong, and if I want to send you a video, I am ready to do that!!!
If you read the most basic do & dos before traveling to Morocco, you will find a thing or two about that. I am surprised she fell for it.
yup
I am morrocan and when I go morroco my mum always says don’t trust them and don’t take anything because they will make you pay so you shouldn’t trust them but also you should if not given him any money because he lied to you
Yes but not all , There are people who help for free. Wherever you go, you find good people and bad people
I've had the best experiences in Morocco. I'm not naive like this tourist and I've found Moroccans understand boundaries. 'La shukran'. Simple. I've found it customary to be invited into the tiled garden's and offered sweet tea whilst discussing literature, politics, life and never asked for money. You can always tell who is interested in money or conversation. The 'unofficial guide' in the video is clearly not interested in conversation and is clearly offering a service. The tourist was naive not to ask before accepting his guidance through the town. We all learn from our mistakes. I've also come across hawkers everywhere. Europe and the US is just as bad. It's normal everywhere.The 'have-nots' trying to get a little from the 'haves'. I don't blame him or her.
Yes people need to be warned. Don't even let the locals get in the pictures you take. They may demand you pay them for taking their photo and harass you. In Italy, some of the foreigners who sell at the plazas will even claim you damaged their items by walking too close to their display and pester you for money. I would stick with a trusted guide when traveling.
It has happened twice to me in Tunisia. It is the way people are "offering" you tour guide services which are supposed to be friendly but which are businesses.
I don't travel much but I read a lot, sometimes it makes me wonder if solo travelers at least study the place they're travelling. It can happen in any country but at least we have the right mindset when going anywhere.
Exactly. All this information at our fingertips and people still do things blindly. There are many online forums to visit where real people share their experiences when travelling (such as TripAdvisor). Then, visit government websites to find out the customs of each country and also what vaccinations are needed (if any).
I’m glad you’re okay. Please never do this again! ❤️ I visited Morocco last year for my birthday and had an amazing time. It’s one of my favorite countries but like all places, stay vigilant and never go with someone you don’t know. You never know someone’s intentions and as a solo traveler, you can’t afford to be wrong about someone. Stay safe
Iam Moroccan & iam soo sorry for what happened to u those scamers are all over touristique places you should report him to the clsest police office
You shouldn't be sorry for someone else s actions
I'm not Moroccan. What he did isn't stealing. He only offered a tour and asked for money after that. He didn't even say it's free. Even if he did say, it's ok to ask for money for tours.
@@Phoenix-pe2gf he did not say she has to pay either. If he wanted to offer her a paid tour he should have let her know in the beginning. It’s called scamming, I am Moroccan and this type of people is a shame to our country. Let’s not ignore the fact that he got angry and aggressive with her.
@@salmabenali5475
Being aggressive and angry has nothing to do with scamming, it has to do with attitude.
Giving someone something and then asking them for money is legit. He didn't even say it's free, it's common practice between tourists. In many situations, humans need to use their common sense to communicate things that are not explicitly said.
@@Phoenix-pe2gfu for real? Tf of course u cannot charge someone for something that is hidden as a favor or nice gesture. Thats their scamming technique. Are u just stupid or a scammer as well ?
Sorry about your experience with greedy aggressive people! Thanks for bringing awareness to the community to avoid these kind of people
This happens a lot especially in Turkey, Egypt and middle East more people should expose them so that they aware and educated. And Yes trust no one no matter if they seem nice with kids.
I never had any problems in Turkey, it s safe for women traveling alone... But don't be stupid of course...
Middle East like gulf countries never things like that can happen.. the laws and punishments there are VERY severe.
Egypt is like this everywhere!
Turkey is terrible I got scammed many times They are nice at first but the evil that comes out of them when they can’t get what they want is sickening It’s almost demonic.. Their book Quran teaches to not befriend a non believer so why would they be nice to Asian ladies ?
It’s nowhere near as bad as Morocco. I’m Middle Eastern and Morocco and Egypt have BAD reputations
Morocco is well known for this so every person who approached me my first sentence was "I'm not paying you for anything so it's up to you if you still want to show me around".
I will also advise people to keep a lot of change on them. People usually change their mind after a price is agreed for a taxi ride. Get out of the car and get your luggage before you pay the man that way they can't keep your luggage hostage. I would just give them the exact money we agreed and walked away.
They play on the sense that you don't want to make a scene. I'll make a scene no problem. I made such a scene once that locals helped me to get rid of an over zealous cabbie that wanted more money.
They do the same in India. My first question to anyone approaching me while on holiday is "what do you want?".
The tip with cabbies is have them turn the meter on! Even if they say their cab doesn’t have one. The cabs are state funded to keep the prices low for that reason they have set prices and meters.
On taxis in Casa Blanca, the red petite ones are for the city center only. For the airport, you must get a non petite taxi, or better yet, take the metro.
I had exactly the same experience. Luckily I had exact money and also said that I would call the police! Same in India going to airport. You really have to have your wits about you and stand firm.
I have always had extreme bad experiences in India
Thanks for sharing 👍
that day she relearned what her parents tried to teach her 🧠🤯💀
Be careful girl, I'm sorry you had to go through that. But know that people are capable of worse. So be careful and don't trust anybody like that.
I’ve always hated people who try to victim blame. But then you see shit like this and it’s like “maybe some people really ARE trying to get hurt???”
Lol sure victim blaming is easy. Cast more aspersions on the scammers, the girl has learnt her lesson.
FR like who falls for this overused "using a child/pet to seem more good to women" trope anymore?! Like what kind of brainrot is she having to appear brainded?!
Never talk to strangers… some may lure you with candy others use kids. No matter what country you travel to… why on earth would you willingly go with a stranger?!
That is an awful experience. Thank you for your testimony. Do not blame yourself: the scammer lied to you and stole your money.
People always mock the victims but scammers are manipulative and good at what they do. With your testimony you help people to learn about such scams.
Yes she has to blame herself. Take responsibility for her dangerous poor choice so it doesn't happen again. Which it sounds like she learned her lesson.
Who follows a man or woman stranger with a child to their house?!! While traveling in a country foreign to her no less. The first people grifters or worse target are tourists.
Her naivety is off the charts & she could have been assaulted, trafficked or murdered! I'm glad he only tried to rip her off financially. I'm glad she's alive & everything is okay now, but if she & others don't wise up their not going to make it to their next birthdays.
I mean..NOT following a stranger in a foreign country is just a basic common sense.🤷♀️
She should take accountability.
Blame herself. She's an idiot.
What you say is true. Scamming if profession, there would some professionals in it who would be good. Either in scamming or _spotting_ scammable people. She should be careful but getting scammed can happen to most untrusting careful person. It just depends on how much effort scammers are willing to put in.
Unfortunately, when ur solo travelling, u cant trust ANYONE, ANYWHERE....best advice ive ever been given!!!
Morocco is dangerous. Another solo girl traveller experienced a nightmare
The same thing happened with me when I was in Azerbaijan but didn’t went to that lady’s home , she hold my hand too tightly and was not even letting me go , no one was around so I genuinely tried to make distance from her and went down the hill and booked the cab . It was scary situation for me .
Theres a level where you blame the victim and following a stranger as a tourist is at that level that's like safety 101
reject feminism and you wont have this problem.
@@lks11 ok boomer that makes perfect sense
You’re not alone! Same thing happened to my friend and I. A few teenage boys gave us directions to the market, because we were lost. Then they aggressively demand money. I tried to give them the little cash I had on me, but they said “no.” Then they corners my friend and demanded more money. Lucky I saw some American walking by and pretended to be their friends. First they pushed me away, until they saw my friend being harassed. Then they came and saved us. We got so lucky that they walked by and saved us.
Where were you & your friend travelling? 🧳Just curious🐒☺️
@@Wagg1ngTales I was also in Morocco. Once we got to the square we got henna from 2 ladies, and they tried to scam us too. Told us the fee was cheap, and then turn around saying “ no we need to pay euro price” after we were done. Only reason they left us alone was we threaten to call the cop, because they were doing henna illegally sitting on some Crete with black (toxin) ink
Hey, smart of you 2! To notice what they were doing that was technically illegal…protected you from manipulation.
Thanks for sharing. I’ll be mindful of being alert then, of scams in future travels 🫣🩶
America to the rescue 🇺🇸🛟 💯. I'm glad you are safe, alive, and unharmed!
I was in Morocco years ago and I feel like most people were always trying to scam or cheat me. I couldn't trust anyone or felt comfortable asking for help because locals will always try to get money from me. I had a coworker at a point afterwards who lived in Moroccan for 3 years, and he agreed that everyone was always trying to scam you. He was half Moroccan, so he spoke the language and looked very Moroccan too but still got treated like that. I guess everyone is always trying to scam everyone there 🤷♀️
Please don't trust anyone and do not go to people's houses that's a massive Risk stay safe 🙏🙏🙏
As a Moroccan, I'm really sorry you had to go through this. We have a serious scammer problem and people trying to make a quick buck. Hope this didn't ruin your day.
this shit happens everywhere in morroco people there dont give a flying fuck how they treat tourists. without a tourist guide you get swarmed everywhere by anyone and theyre really rude to the point of very aggressive. even shoving my mother because we didnt want their bullshit. after 5 days we fled that shithole country and i kissed the ground as soon as i landed back here in belgium and appreciated the fact that im never gonna go back to that shithole again.
And then go to ask Allah for forgiveness after each scam...
@@StennMathiswhat the fuck? Why you needed to bring religion in it ??
@@izramino2126 In reference to scammers, who scam others then claim they are Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, .then tomorrow they scam someone new in between prayers...World is full of them, i hate them.
@@StennMathisscammers have no religion, they just follow easy money.
15 euros is a small price to pay for such a lesson. Glad she is ok
Thank you for being brave enough to share your story as a warning despite the possibility of encountering defensive people.
Some people with children are genuinely helpful. This has ruined it for most now.
I helped an older lady find her way back down hills that were quiet tricky to navigate. We offered our assistance, since we were heading back anyway. I had my little ones with me and hubby. She was very appreciative and we talked all the way to the main area where she remembered her way.
Was lovely. :-)
Totally different scenario
I am glad you're okay. I wouldn't have trusted a stranger to begin with... wherever you are. Be safe.
as an italian I went to Milan with a friend to celebrate my birthday and got immediately robbed of my phone. I cried so much and ofc in that one second of distress a man had to come to us and start following us around. Never ever talk to strange men, run away.
It's the same type of scam just different variations. In Japan it's the bar scam, in China it's the tea house scam. They get you somewhere to get some type of service, then demand massive amount as payment.