BACKPACKING MOROCCO | A Moroccan Train Experience

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  • čas přidán 1. 11. 2021
  • I flew from New York City to Casablanca, Morocco, landing at around eight in the morning. I decided to skip visiting Casablanca for now and head for a smaller city I'd heard about that sounded really interesting. Luckily there was a train leaving directly from the airport.
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Komentáře • 502

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos
    @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 2 lety +131

    Here's Part 1 about the flight to Morocco: czcams.com/video/8rojc0k5jjI/video.html And thanks a lot to 500,000 subscribers! Pretty crazy. The cool thing is that I passed 50,000 subscribers when I was in Morocco the last time in 2016. So it's five years later and the same number, just an extra zero. Sometimes zeros are worth more than nothin'.

    • @sionehefa3458
      @sionehefa3458 Před 2 lety +6

      Gabriel, I've been watching the numbers. Congratulations!!! And yes what a maze to walk through. In Islam, the outside of a person's home is unpretentious so as to not show decadence but once inside - as you said "gorgeous!".

    • @2ATILLTHEYBURYME
      @2ATILLTHEYBURYME Před 2 lety +9

      Congrats Gabe! Well deserved. Iv'e been subscribed for about 7 years now. This is the most authentic travel channel on the planet!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

    • @pineapplesinla
      @pineapplesinla Před 2 lety +3

      Cowabunga DUDE!! don't believe the All lies history. Cleopatra was a dark black beautiful woman 👠♀️.💕💓Gabe

    • @pineapplesinla
      @pineapplesinla Před 2 lety +2

      @@2ATILLTHEYBURYME Agreed, and I learn from Professor Gabe👏🏿🍾🕊️🏖️🎁

    • @2ATILLTHEYBURYME
      @2ATILLTHEYBURYME Před 2 lety

      @@pineapplesinla 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

  • @ravidavis1847
    @ravidavis1847 Před 2 lety +83

    NYC-born US Ex-pat here living in Germany. Saw all of your 2016 Morocco trip. I did Marakesch Tanger and Rabat earlier in October every city blew my mind for different reasons. Amazing amazing country. You are so lucky to be back to Morocco!!! I fell deeply in love with Morocco. Wish I could teleport myself back there..haha.

  • @TheTravelerfromPhilippines
    @TheTravelerfromPhilippines Před 2 lety +25

    Gabriel, very nice seeing you are in MORROCO, it's a beautiful country and a beautiful people. Thanks for sharing.

  • @DustinBackpacks
    @DustinBackpacks Před 2 lety +72

    Congrats on 500,000

  • @lelajelena6013
    @lelajelena6013 Před 2 lety +32

    Congrats on 500k. Well deserved. Your videos are so cool, no pretencious editing, no "oh look how fabulous life I have" attitude, just real and down to earth, cultured guy.

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu Před 2 lety +37

    Morocco's excellent train network is one of Africa's best, linking most of the main centres. Trains are comfortable, fast and generally run to their timetables.

    • @Sofia-sh8wn
      @Sofia-sh8wn Před 2 lety +2

      I think you "choose" to take this old train, there is TJV and new train olso with tow floors, and clean and modern 🤔🤔🤔😒

    • @sofmad2869
      @sofmad2869 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Sofia-sh8wn
      There is no TGV to Meknes/FEZ

    • @user-ej6xy7nc2d
      @user-ej6xy7nc2d Před 2 lety

      @@Sofia-sh8wn tgv ghir mn casa l tanger mazal kisaybo dyal marakech

    • @wolfthequarrelsome504
      @wolfthequarrelsome504 Před 2 lety

      No train Marrakesh to
      Agadir but the route is being surveyed at the moment.

  • @Swampzoid
    @Swampzoid Před 2 lety +44

    The house or hotel where you're staying has tons of character. I can't wait to see more interesting architecture on your trip.

  • @AlinaMcleod
    @AlinaMcleod Před 2 lety +27

    Oooo this makes me want to go back to Morocco! P.S. HUGE CONGRATS ON 500K!!!!!

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 2 lety +5

      Thanks Alina. I seriously recommend northern Morocco. I think it's more interesting than the south. I've filmed crazy amounts in the week that I've been here, but videos are delayed due to super slow internet. It's taking three days for my next video to upload. Point being, tons more coming and I think people are going to really enjoy seeing more of this country.

  • @goldlotus7831
    @goldlotus7831 Před 2 lety +41

    Congratulations for 500K subscribers. It was long due. Waiting now for 1M . Keep making great and interesting videos. The video content and quality have definitely improved since you began on this journey.

  • @WhereDoWeTravelNow
    @WhereDoWeTravelNow Před 2 lety +40

    Always dreamt to explore Morocco, this is so awesome! Hopefully soon.. Cannot wait to watch your adventures. And congrats on 500k, so well deserved!

  • @papi8659
    @papi8659 Před 2 lety +11

    Shocking that trains are so much better in Morrocco than the uSA

  • @isabelle3365
    @isabelle3365 Před 2 lety +2

    At the riad, the woman words in french and her tone are very kind. It seems a peaceful place to rest. I can’t wait to see what food will be to eat in Marocco. Have a nice stay there Gabriel.

  • @beachyTravels
    @beachyTravels Před 2 lety +22

    I’ve followed you for many years. You’re one of the people that inspired me to travel 🧳 THANK YOU!

  • @adrianburn7178
    @adrianburn7178 Před 2 lety +6

    I took a train from Tangiers, through Fes, Meknes, Rabat and Casablanca to Marrakesh in 1979. It was an adventure then and it looks like it's an adventure now. Thanks for the video.

    • @BigBoss-BOOTYS
      @BigBoss-BOOTYS Před 2 lety

      u welcome again for visiting u're second country 😊

  • @RenataPereiraTV
    @RenataPereiraTV Před 2 lety +34

    Hi Gabriel! Congrats for half a million! 🤩🤩🤩 Wow! You’re such an inspiration for so many people!

  • @epikhighlights3881
    @epikhighlights3881 Před 2 lety +5

    This guy is a high roller!

    • @mikegomez4774
      @mikegomez4774 Před 2 lety +1

      He sure travels in Luxury compared to the other travel Vloggers!

  • @yvesthesleeve
    @yvesthesleeve Před 2 lety +2

    Hey there, I am also in Morocco vlogging - maybe our paths will cross, that would be awesome 👍👍👍

  • @annethall
    @annethall Před 2 lety +3

    You need a guide to get in and out of that lovely hotel!! I'd be lost very fast.

  • @raygreen5926
    @raygreen5926 Před 2 lety +2

    Marrakech 1971. Jim and Pam paid a visit to Morocco weeks before Jim Morrison succumbed in Paris July 1971

  • @Amemiracle
    @Amemiracle Před 2 lety +2

    Hey! I'm glad to see that you liked your trip to Meknes, being a Moroccan myself, I've never been to Meknes and you made me want to jump on the train!
    The woman was saying : Welcome here 😊

  • @arttu4831
    @arttu4831 Před 2 lety +8

    Congrats on 500k! Love to see more of your Moroccon journey.

  • @scottfbradley
    @scottfbradley Před 2 lety +4

    Fascinating, man. I just got back from France so it’s jarring to hear the Moroccans speaking French. Enjoy, thanks for sharing.

  • @viskasacija
    @viskasacija Před 2 lety +7

    Gabriel! I’m a big fan of Morocco! Most amazing place for me is Chefchaouen.
    I highly recommend you going there ❤️

  • @soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631

    Pretty classic and cool place you have been to, waiting more to see from Morocco.

  • @helenep9593
    @helenep9593 Před 2 lety +2

    Morocco is so beautiful very interesting love to visit
    So much history

  • @JillTravenner
    @JillTravenner Před 2 lety +3

    Hi Gabriel, Thank you for sharing us the beauty of Morocco.

  • @chrisc9869
    @chrisc9869 Před 2 lety +8

    Dude literally so happy for you I’ve been watching you for years you’re the first travel blogger I’ve seen! I’m happy you made it to morocco what an awesome experience. I’m commenting before I’m even watching the video because I’m so excited lol.congrats on half a mill.

  • @lellhi
    @lellhi Před 2 lety +3

    Excited to see where this adventure will take you Gabriel!
    Congratulations on reaching 500,000 followers as well. I have been watching your channel a couple of years now, nice to see your online presence grow.

  • @IndjanTraveler
    @IndjanTraveler Před 2 lety +6

    Meknes is really beautiful! I remember visiting beautiful gardens close to the city center. Congrats on 500K🎉👍

  • @gasmo503
    @gasmo503 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great video man!! Happy travels and I can’t wait to see more, thank you!

  • @travelclubwithnicolekelly2432

    We loved loved loved our time in Meknes. Can't wait to see how you get back to that Riad. They are all so amazing!

  • @marafarnham595
    @marafarnham595 Před 2 lety +2

    Woo hoo Gabriel 😀😎👍 500k subscribers!! Happy for you! Keep it going 👏 one of my favorite vloggers! Thank you for the beautiful sights of Morocco 😊🙏❤ stay safe! See you in the next one! 😊

  • @ChrisBing1
    @ChrisBing1 Před 2 lety +3

    Congrats Gabriel with 500k, I love your videos !

  • @usedbrickie9166
    @usedbrickie9166 Před 2 lety +5

    Congratulations on your 500K Gabe, been a long journey but what a journey. Excellent Cheers..

  • @Paddy_Trotter
    @Paddy_Trotter Před 2 lety +3

    Wow ! that guest house is so amazing.. really inspired me to visit Morocco one day. thank u Gab & congrats on your 500k subs

  • @PaulHart42069
    @PaulHart42069 Před 2 lety +4

    i'm really looking forward to this trip Gabe!

  • @AlexOhioo
    @AlexOhioo Před 2 lety +1

    Awww what a happy cute boy 10:27 bless his heart

  • @danielsonnv
    @danielsonnv Před 2 lety +3

    Congrats on half a million subscribers! I've been following you since you visited Slovenia and were around 80,000. Man, you've come a long way since!

  • @EasternDreamer615
    @EasternDreamer615 Před 2 lety +4

    Congrats man! I started following when you had around 75k subs, its been wonderful to watch your channel grow and continue to grow.

  • @unklemunky8992
    @unklemunky8992 Před 2 lety +2

    Cool. Meknes looks amazing. Get yourself one of those djellabas. Well comfy!😂

  • @Rose-ty9lg
    @Rose-ty9lg Před 2 lety +1

    Gabriel, continue flipping the pages of your book of Life. Stay safe.

  • @ChrisR_72
    @ChrisR_72 Před 2 lety +2

    Congrats Gabriel! 500K Incredible! I wish I could travel like you! One day!

  • @cezarcezar280
    @cezarcezar280 Před 2 lety

    You are always welcome to Morocco and thank you for this beautiful video

  • @moorishstar
    @moorishstar Před 2 lety +15

    Well, you took a long distance train, so they have compartments instead of seats, you could have taken a train to Rabat, you'd get then either the duplex regional trains or you could go through high speed rail (for full disclosure, it's the same speed as regular between Casablanca or Rabat)
    Also, you should revisit Rabat if you haven't done yet or did 5 years ago, as it is a city that changes so much, also go to the modern city instead of the Medina.

    • @angrymoor6998
      @angrymoor6998 Před 2 lety

      brother i see you in all youtubers videos traveling in morocco lol

    • @ghazalEl
      @ghazalEl Před 2 lety

      واش شفتي الفيديو لكان هضر فيه ماعرت واش قبل هذا ولا من وراه شفتي شنو قال شفتي التعاليق؟؟؟؟؟

    • @ghazalEl
      @ghazalEl Před 2 lety

      واحد الڤيديو لبس فيه لكحل ونظرات كحلين

    • @naylla8236
      @naylla8236 Před 2 lety

      @@ghazalEl شنو كانو في التعاليق

  • @catfink4710
    @catfink4710 Před 2 lety

    i am watching ur videos from past 6 years !
    Congrats for 500k !

  • @Yonistravels
    @Yonistravels Před 2 lety +2

    Morocco is in my first travel list. Great video Gabriel.

  • @SkySpiral8
    @SkySpiral8 Před 2 lety +2

    The little cat on the cardboard...love those touches.

  • @Reporterfy
    @Reporterfy Před 2 lety

    Congrats on 500,000K

  • @rachelb.2803
    @rachelb.2803 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW! I think you're a very detail person for planning a great vacation.

  • @owenprice3989
    @owenprice3989 Před 2 lety +4

    Can feel your excitement Gabriel, looks like a great place to explore, and the people appear friendly to tourists/backpackers and such. Awesome, jet lag can kick your ass but the adrenaline from new places and exploring was keeping you going. Living through your travels until my heaven opens up, albeit for only a few weeks, I can't wait for my future long haul flight! lol

  • @marklucas8795
    @marklucas8795 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video content as ever !

  • @steves7013
    @steves7013 Před 2 lety +1

    That looks mad! But in a good way. Congratulations on the milestone. Take care and stay safe

  • @kingrafferty
    @kingrafferty Před 2 lety +1

    love this so much

  • @patrickmaillet9594
    @patrickmaillet9594 Před 2 lety +1

    My Congratulations Gabriel for your 500K subscribers , I've been watching your CZcams channel for 4 years , i learned a lot through your superb videos , as they say in France , life is made of travel and discovery it's a beautiful school of life , good day to you , a hello from Monaco Patrick

  • @suruunconditionalluv3360
    @suruunconditionalluv3360 Před 2 lety +2

    Congrats 👏 On 500k Subs Gabe 😊 You Deserve More Like Millions 😍❤❤❤

  • @stefanszlobodnik
    @stefanszlobodnik Před 2 lety +11

    500K and this will be the last video from Gabe. he will never get out of that maze again :D

  • @bj-th7ul
    @bj-th7ul Před 2 lety

    You are certainly the seasoned traveler... thanks for sharing, gracias

  • @mosaicmedia2562
    @mosaicmedia2562 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful content and great information about Morocco. Keep up the good work!

  • @riainangaeilgeoir4595
    @riainangaeilgeoir4595 Před 2 lety

    Great video! My brother and I are heading to Morocco next July for 2 weeks and your Moroccan videos have been a huge help in planning and only makes me excited to go.

  • @Raylufc
    @Raylufc Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoyed that vlog cheers Gab

  • @RoseN-CJ
    @RoseN-CJ Před 2 lety +1

    Interesting country! Just wait to see more of it! Thank youuu!

  • @ispodistine7032
    @ispodistine7032 Před 2 lety +2

    I thought Mr. Morris needs a BREAK....but no Chance....he is always on the Way and find more Journeys for us who sit at Home. Thanks Gabe for your TRAVELS!!!!

  • @harnaamkaur3020
    @harnaamkaur3020 Před 2 lety

    great adventure is ahead!!

  • @aniruz3456
    @aniruz3456 Před 2 lety

    Congrats on 500k🎉🎉🎉🌎

  • @fbezza
    @fbezza Před 2 lety +2

    I apologize for any inconvenience met in our country, Gabriel. Like Japan, we the Moors are an open people to the world, yet closed in tradition. Greetings from Belgium ! 🇲🇦

  • @presidentxijinpingspoxdoct9756

    I remember scoring some great hash in Meknes, back in 1988.

  • @joseph40ninjas88
    @joseph40ninjas88 Před 2 lety +2

    Magnifique!

  • @lilynesh3227
    @lilynesh3227 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats on 500K👍Love your channel🥰

  • @MyWalkLondon
    @MyWalkLondon Před 2 lety +2

    This is beautiful and nice tour. I would love to visit this place one day. 💝
    Emma from London

  • @beckyseth4181
    @beckyseth4181 Před 2 lety

    Congrats Gab Your Awesome and we love you

  • @dv6937
    @dv6937 Před 2 lety

    CONGRATS with the 500K!!

  • @maryloustamos7276
    @maryloustamos7276 Před 2 lety

    FANTASTIC!!!!! SO INTERESTING!!

  • @live.love.travel5720
    @live.love.travel5720 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats sir Gabe😊

  • @codycarter6389
    @codycarter6389 Před 2 lety +4

    Dude, I'm from Meknes and I have never been that deep in the Medina! I'd get lost

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 2 lety +4

      I got much deeper in, both with and without a guide. I'll be showing tons more of Meknes in upcoming videos. Really interesting city.

  • @pasqualeabarno
    @pasqualeabarno Před 2 lety

    Hi.. Gabriel.. Amazing video.. Thanks ❤️

  • @helenvwalker7919
    @helenvwalker7919 Před 2 lety +3

    Meknes is such an interesting place. Hope you went to Volubilis from there.We frequently got lost when we stayed in Riads in Morocco.

  • @kulik03
    @kulik03 Před 2 lety

    Congrats on 500k buddy!

  • @mohamedel-bouayadi8469

    you have a cool and great approach in presenting travels, good luck and welcome to Morooco any time my friend

  • @berendbrowny
    @berendbrowny Před 2 lety

    lovely vid, looking forward to the next ones from morocco

  • @53Alisha
    @53Alisha Před 2 lety

    Just noticed the 500k Gabriel its been a great trip over the years joined you in the original India years...how things have changed....CONGRATULATIONS

  • @lejoe48
    @lejoe48 Před 2 lety

    Your videos are one of the best things in my life, i have to say. I love these Moroccan vids; really unfamiliar and attractive, thanks!

  • @jamesrobinson6382
    @jamesrobinson6382 Před 2 lety

    This maze of streets, alleys, and twists and turns would have me lost and bewildered. How can you feel comfortable? Wow, you are amazing, Gabriel.

  • @claudiest-laurent1405
    @claudiest-laurent1405 Před 2 lety

    Really Unique and divine ending .... enfin ....back to adventure...!!

  • @Gemelli2906
    @Gemelli2906 Před 2 lety +1

    I loved the music you played on the train ride 😌 Casablanca will always remind me of Bogart&Bacall ❤️

  • @chafikahbella6340
    @chafikahbella6340 Před 2 lety

    Hey Gabriel, we have met on the flight back to DC from Morocco it was nice seeing you in person and I’m looking up all your new videos and they are amazing keep the great job and I’m glad that you visited Morocco for the second time good luck on your work and happy thanksgiving.

  • @marias8007
    @marias8007 Před 2 lety +1

    I love how you keep travelling!

    • @marias8007
      @marias8007 Před 2 lety

      Are we not allowed to say the p word? Sounds like endemic. My comment got deleted

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 2 lety +3

      You can say pandemic, I didn't delete anything. :)

    • @marias8007
      @marias8007 Před 2 lety

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos weird, anyway I love your vids

  • @wdckqjcgf
    @wdckqjcgf Před 2 lety +1

    Meknes looks very nice and peaceful

  • @simoaitlkhal7545
    @simoaitlkhal7545 Před 2 lety

    Welcome to Morocco always.

  • @funkyalfonso
    @funkyalfonso Před 2 lety +1

    A beach town in Morocco I always wanted to visit is Essaouira. Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones liked it. Back in 1975 I went on the Magic Bus from Amsterdam to Kathmandu. That was some hard traveling.

  • @Najnormalniji
    @Najnormalniji Před 2 lety

    Maroko, zemljo obećana... Gabe, wish you all luck, keep travellin

  • @AnkleSnapper72
    @AnkleSnapper72 Před 2 lety +8

    Whatta crazy walk to find your hotel. I was wondering if he was taking you by a few places of interest and then wanted to charge you for it. Glad you got there and could rest up for the afternoon.

  • @BadKittus
    @BadKittus Před 2 lety

    Way to go 1/2 million!!!!!
    woot!

  • @JBwhattodo
    @JBwhattodo Před 2 lety +1

    500k great news! Let the travels continue……

  • @remeyrune6009
    @remeyrune6009 Před 2 lety

    I'll be taking that same flight next month but I'll be sleeping overnight in Casablanca and hearing to Tangier the next day. thanks for showing a bit on the train etc. Cant wait

  • @birthday2902
    @birthday2902 Před 2 lety

    I dis train from Tangier to marrakech with a friend after visiting chefchoune...it ws so comfortable as 2other friends were supposed to join us so we had whole sleeping car to ourselves. Train leaving Tangier in the evening around 9pm and you wake up on marrakech perfect trip!! Beautiful scenery in the morning 💙

  • @codycarter6389
    @codycarter6389 Před 2 lety

    Dang... I've been watching you for years and now you are in my HOMETOWN

  • @hadouth1
    @hadouth1 Před rokem

    Nice trip mate. I have been in Morocco in 1994, really amazing country.

  • @pascalrifain2727
    @pascalrifain2727 Před 2 lety +12

    Great video!! And a great reason why you should always make sure to watch the news before visiting, there are massive protests and clashes across Morocco rn.

    • @youssefhmami2047
      @youssefhmami2047 Před 2 lety

      Why you lying did you see any massive protests or claches across in this videos?!
      There are know any think about Morocco, They love to visit it and also know that it is the safest country in the region Your comments change nothing but your mind can blow up to see how the moroccan people live peaceful and how tourists love this country

  • @simuelhb1303
    @simuelhb1303 Před 2 lety +1

    I've been following you along time and I wished you'll visit my country🇲🇦, finally you did it 🙂

  • @lfc_tushar
    @lfc_tushar Před 2 lety

    Congratulations brother for 500k, 1M coming sooner than you thinking

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks, I guess we'll see. Right now I'm adding about 4k new subs per month which means I'll get to 1 million in ten years, just as long as it took to get to 500k. Either way pretty stoked with half a mil.

    • @lfc_tushar
      @lfc_tushar Před 2 lety +1

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos hopefully with in a year, 🙏