No BS. No sensationalism. This is perfect. Thank you for your genuine thoughts!

@ChrisKermis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it!

@limebarbie

2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisKermiswhat time of year did you take this trip?

@ChrisKermis

2 ай бұрын

Mid May

A night in the Sahara, under the stars, hearing the wind blow past your tent, and then delicious breakfast in the morning is one of life's great experiences. I've done it twice and hope, Inshallah, to do it with my grandson in a few years. Also, I do this experience on a southern loop from Fez, to the desert, and back around to Marrakech. There are wonderful places to stay the nights before and after the desert, and you're seeing new ground and places instead of backtracking.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

It is special, I hope you do manage to return with your grandson

@ooregon100

Жыл бұрын

I am traveling to Morocco next month, last 2 weeks of January. Would you please recommend me an agency for a trip to Sahara desert. I will be in Marrakech. Thank you in advance

@yamileroumie4909

Жыл бұрын

Hello! I am from Argentina. I m looking for an excursion to the desert but leaving from Fes and arriving in Marrakech but I can't find a trustworthy agency. I travel alone and would like to be able to join a group. If you have information I would appreciate it. Thank you! Yamile

@stj53

Жыл бұрын

@@ooregon100 I've used ExperienceIt Tours. Based in Fez and totally reliable.

@stj53

Жыл бұрын

@@yamileroumie4909 I've used ExperienceIt Tours - based in Fez - for 5 trips.

I’m Moroccan living in the US and I have done a tour driving from Casa to Merzouga then ouarzazat then Marrakech then back to Casablanca. I did the full trip in 5/6 days. I think seeing the other side of the Atlas mountain is worth it and I think it’s the best part of Morocco. The roads are excellent with really good cellular coverage. Food in Morocco outside of large cities and especially along the roads in villages could be hit and miss but I don’t think $10 at a restaurant is abnormal (knowing that a sandwich in Marrakech or Casablanca could cost you between $4 to $6). But for people worrying about it, get some sandwiches with you from Marrakech to eat for lunch. The trip you did is indeed long for 3 days. That’s 560km one way with stops probably most of the day you would be driving. I think that region is so beautiful with some spectacular landscapes (especially the spring with snow on the mountains as a background) to rush through it in 3 days. I do not believe it’s a desert trap but the area is famous along tourists and if you showed up in the high season, you will encounter many tourists as the country does host close to 10 million tourists a year. Advise for some of your viewers: The desert is warm during the day but also could be very cold at night (especially during fall, winter and spring). I would not advise doing this trip in the summer as these areas could be extremely hot.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the additional info, 5/6 days seems like a nice more relaxed way to do it if not on the 3 day tour.

@andrew_owens7680

4 ай бұрын

We skipped Marrakech this time, but I recommend flying to Ouarzazate to save yourself a 14 hour drive back and forth. When you return to Casa, Marrakech is only a two hour train ride.

@user-ob4cc1jl5h

3 ай бұрын

​@@ChrisKermisalso if you're a Cheapskate you shouldn't travel!

@ChrisKermis

3 ай бұрын

@user-ob4cc1jl5h If you like bad food just because it’s cheap you should eat at McDonald’s 😂

Flying to morocco tomorrow and visiting merzouga around next week, really hyped about it. Happy to have found a realistic blog about the tour with some actual advice, thanks for that!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was useful for you!

I was planning to do something like that in Morocco and I found this video very helpful. Chris gave a very detailed information about everything a new tourist may need about this tour. Thank you Chris.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Khalid. Glad it was useful!

@emperorrulereu600

Жыл бұрын

At least go once

@emperorrulereu600

Жыл бұрын

Check it out

@emperorrulereu600

Жыл бұрын

Don't trust no word'go see by your own eyes

@hreal8953

Жыл бұрын

Am from there stay at home go Turkey 80% cheaper

Great fun traveling and meeting Chris. Thank you for making the video and reminding me of part of my trip.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I really hope it helps some people out as well before they take the trip.

This is literally the best video i ve ever watched. clear , totally helpful. Thanks billlionsss

@ChrisKermis

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad it helped!

What a fantastic video, we’re off there on our motorbikes april 2024, thanks for a super informative insight

@ChrisKermis

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad it helped!

Hello Chris I love your style! We're going to Morocco on february and we are using your videos as a guide, greetings from Argentina!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad to hear you like them!

Enjoyable video! And refreshing that it's honest instead of going overboard on the positivity like a lot of travel videos do.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I certainly hope to show the truth in my videos rather than Instagram perfection. With this one I just made the video that I wish I could have watched before doing the trip.

Great video!! Like you said, there is not an abundance of information about this desert trip online and I will be undertaking it in November (albeit with a rental car) so I am happy to find a recent video not long before I leave myself and to see see it's worth the long distance.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth the effort and the stop offs, but if you see a load of white minibuses at a restaurant, avoid!

thank you for this, we are going on a trip to marrakech soon, and your tips and insight are very helpfull!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, enjoy your trip!

I love the old town where you see the houses like claves on the Mountain and the dry river, and we didn't stay the night at the desert, but spend 2 hrs admiring the sunset and the views, spectacular.

Thank you for your video Chris, thanks to you I have chosen this excursion and the same luxury option, it was a really nice trip !

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! I’m glad the video was helpful!

I learnt a lot from your own experience throughout this journey...thank you for sharing the bad and the good feelings.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was useful!

Nice video Chris, it's a beautiful country Morocco, probably the most different place you can visit that is closest to home.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I think that's why it sees so many tourists. The downside of that is that may tourists equals more hastle. Still, well worth visiting finally!

Thanks for this! Doing one of these tours on the 27th and this was a great overview. As a solo traveller I have no desire to pay the premium for a private tour or drive on my own, so this seems to be the way to go!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it’s well worth it overall!

@teranceniles4784

Жыл бұрын

Did you try it? I will be traveling solo in morroco and i wonder if its worth it.

Thank you for your video, it really help us planning our trip. Our tour was a bit different, but very similar at the end.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, glad it was useful!

Cheers my fellow Englishman... excellent informative video showing everything 👌... planning on going to morrocco in September... just trying to make my mind up Agadir for the sea or Marrakech for the experience and the trip to the desert something I've always wanted to see 🙏

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Hey it all depends on how long you have. I would say don't spend too much time in Marrakech. The medina is an experience and well worth seeing, but I soon got fed up with it. Then you've got the Majorelle Garden which is a must outside of the old city and not to be missed IMO. 3 days was plenty for me though. I actually shot a bunch of footage there and intended to make a video but I wasn't happy with it so never released it. I'm super keen to visit Agadir myself and will do so on my next trip. Enjoy your trip and by all means get in touch via the usual socials if you need any tips.

Thank you for uploading this informative video.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it!

I love this place, thank you for sharing

Interesting. I just came back from Marrakesh, staying in a beautiful riad all by myself, exploring Marrakesh. I don’t think I missed a great deal without taking such a trip, but thank you for the video so we can appreciate what to expect on such a trip.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope you had a great time in Morocco!

Brilliant video! Really appreciate your honesty. Peace!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was useful!

Thanks for your in depth review! We are going next month "on our own", so great to see the roads and spots in advance!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Doing it without a tour will certainly be better. Enjoy your trip!

Thanks for the honest review

SO incredibly helpful, thank you!!!!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it helped you!

@user-sc8gx9se5c

23 күн бұрын

Welcome to Morocco and to desert

Thank you for posted this video

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Hi Chris, thank you for your candid information in your excellent video. I’m going to Marrakech next month. Your information helps greatly. Looks like you had a good & insightful trip. As you say, always save some room for patience, it’s hard.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was useful!

Thanks Chris a very informative video

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was useful!

Thanks Chris, I love your channel, enjoy watching your videos .

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it!

Thank you for such a great video..

Excellent video, Chris, with some great insights into these tours. It helped that you had a degree of awareness about the kickbacks earned by the tour companies for bringing their customers to the various sales outlets. And of course they get kickbacks from the restaurants as well so you did well to eat solo on the way back. Once you get over the Atlas mountain ranges, the whole massive area to the south and east is semi-arid desert which the Moroccans refer to as 'sahara' as that's Arabic for desert/wilderness. But it's not 'The Great Sahara Desert' which is hundreds of kilometres to the south. Much of this Moroccan desert area is 'hamada' which is a stony/beaten earth surface, a few bits are 'ergs' which are sand seas, but geographically they are all part of the same semi-arid region. Some people think only Erg Chebbi (measuring 16 miles by 5 miles) is desert, but no, that's just a sand dune within the same climatic region. Anyway, great video which I will point people to.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate the additional info too. Some day I must make it to the Sahara proper, though overall I'm glad I took this trip to the edge of Morocco.

@zuzman

Жыл бұрын

True very beautiful video. I love so much Morocco. I myself Come back from a road trip there. You Can even see the first vidéo of thé trip on m'y channel : Au Sud De Nulle Part (Cheffe Chaouen) subtiles available

@georgericketts-hf4eu

Жыл бұрын

Tim Cullis is correct when he talks about the kickbacks. It is well known that bazars and other tourist facilities have to 'take care' of the guides, etc, if they want tourists to visit their establishments. That said, it also happens in other countries. Another thing to point out is that, due to the excessive heat during the summer, the main foreign tourist season is between October and May, which means months of unemployment and a lack of income for folks employed in the remoter areas south of the High Atlas Mountains, including the desert regions. Enjoyed the video - Lots of correct info.

@kristis3410

Жыл бұрын

I beg to differ regarding a few points. I've been to Morocco three times, almost always in the area east of the High Atlas, and mostly in Merzouga. The many Moroccans I met didn't call everything past the mountains "desert." Maybe Arabs call it "sahra" as a description for both arid and semi-arid. The eastern edge of Morocco where Merzouga is (and many miles to the north and south) is true desert, and since that desert is contiguous with the rest of the Sahara, there's no point in saying it's not the Sahara. The Sahara isn't just sand dunes. To be considered arid (desert), an area must have less than 10" of precipitation a year, on average. Merzouga's average is 3.2". (Ouarzazate is also desert, by the way.)

@alexmamae6977

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis thank you if you could share where did you book your tour to the Desert

Thanks, really a big thanks for this video, very interesting, very real. I'll do this trip perhaps next summer, and I appreciate to have a clear idea about it.

@ChrisKermis

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad it helped!

I plan to travel to Marrakech for a holiday this year, and a night in the Sahara will be on my list to do. looks amazing

Nice video Chris, you are getting better at this.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear! Now if only KZread would offer it up to a few people so that more could watch it.

@matthewmorris7510

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis I guess it takes a while to build up an audience. Have you ever seen the Finnish lads who did Madventures? That was really different, although quite extreme. Why not do some videos on places to drink great beers in Netherlands and Belgium...you know it really well and lots of people visit the Netherlands & Belgium

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewmorris7510 Yeah it's tough to build, there was some really good growth then it slowed to a crawl when my content shifted away from Iraqi Kurdistan. I don't think I've seen the Finnish lads though I wathc a fair few other channels. Your not the first to suggest I do something about beer, but my heart wouldn't be in it. I've completely lost interest in the beer scene nowadays.

Thanks Chris for your video!

Great video. Well done. Thank you. Just curious. What camera did you use and what video editing software did you use? Thanks. Steve in Atlanta, Georgia USA

@ChrisKermis

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I use a GoPro Hero 10 with media mod & shotgun mic. I've come on a bit since making this video but still rely heavily on the GoPro. For editing, DaVinci Resolve.

Great review! Thanks 👋

@ChrisKermis

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, hope it was helpful!

Thank you for your honest review.

@ChrisKermis

7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Very accurate feedback in this video. Great review

What a useful video! Thank you!

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 thumps up Mr. Chris, realy appreciated such Great vido tank you so mcuh.

Great info Chris.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very good and honest review.. no sugar coating ❤

@ChrisKermis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, that’s what I wanted to do

Less than a month ago I did the camel trek (each way, about an hour each) and overnight in the tent camp. As it was part of a larger, comprehensive tour of the country it felt more integrated with the overall country experience. It was well worth it.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 3 days was enough for me, I was very happy to be independent again after that

@pedrocostabarros2537

Жыл бұрын

hi monizdm, could you kinldy provide the tour company you traveled with? much appreciated! cheers ;)

@wesleyphish5765

Жыл бұрын

Hello @monizdm did you book through a tour company? If yes, what's the name? Thanks

@mimikiwi000

Жыл бұрын

Chris oh wow you look good in sahrawi style 😊 i really like you❤ im moroccan from italy

@andrew_owens7680

4 ай бұрын

I skipped the camel back and was able to make an extra stop on the way back through Draa Valley.

Thanks for your video, I’m so happy we rented a car and will be in control of our itinerary

Thank you for struggles and highlighting a few of the traps... The camel i rode was on a beach in Agadir... The ride was much smoother then a horse.

@KimmyWood

3 ай бұрын

I did that over 30 years ago. It was great and the owner was called Michael and he introduced his camel. Also called Michael

Thanks for the advice, I live in Fuerteventura, there’s talk of starting a new ferry to Morocco from Fuerteventura soon, I look forward to taking a trip to Morocco, probably in my van 🚐

I am very happy to watch this video before I go to Morocco. Thanks!

@ChrisKermis

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad it helped!

Thank you for all the infos. Making this trip in June with my daughter

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and I hope you have a great trip!

So much money you say and being ripped off for around £10 for an extensive salad and chicken tagine...really? You might consider the distance a food supplier has to deliver his wares to this location and the associated costs. People still think Morocco is immune to rising world wide costs. Making a fortune??? well this may come as a shock to you but a business relies on making a profit to survive and Morocco's travel industry is seasonal.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Simply comparing to other restaurants in the same area that don't have a deal with tour companies but offer better food...

Great video Chris! Love your humor Can you share the tour company you did it with? Thanks!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the vid! I can’t really say what company it was, I never contacted them directly. Basically I just made a deal with my riad In Marrakech (a lot cheaper than doing it online in advance)

@jmmarimon

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis thanks a lot Chris!

Great video review.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

- Very Nice vlog !!…… Merci 🙏 beaucoup pour cette belle vidéo de partage !!…❤❤

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Chirs, for your honest review. Thanks for the tips on the tourist food scams

landscapes look insane tbh, hostile yet calming i wanna visit the desert one day

I recently went to Morocco and hired a car at the airport for the duration of my stay [5 weeks]. Although it was a smaller Fiat 500 I had much fun taking it through the Atlas Mountains and often on dirt track roads and some roads still being constructed. Many times I didn't see another car or person for an hour at a time so some level of mental preparedness for these 'solo' adventures is required, staying at Riads and your back with real people again (4G mini-router helps keep you connected in the wilderness, buy the data-SIM in the airport arrival hall.) It was a great and relatively cheap way to see this amazing country and I had total freedom to stop and eat wherever I wanted.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great fun way of doing it to me. On my trip I did want to do the major cities as well so public transport worked well for that. The trains are really good in Morocco between the cities.

@nickoutram6939

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis I'm more of a Mountain person than a City person despite living in London (or perhaps because of it.)

@hannaj.6961

25 күн бұрын

That's awesome! I'm thinking to rent a car too for a trip in May, would be going from Ouarzazate to Merzouga... What are the roads like? Is petrol/diesel cheap? I'm most worried about keeping the car in perfect condition to return it without risking insurance claim, I know in Europe they can be really petty about tiniest scratches, no idea what they're like in Morocco?

Lovley video,welcome to Morocco,but what i can say as a tour operator that you been in good experience,

I just came back from a Merzouga trip with my family. We flew to Ouarzazate, spent a day touring the Atlas Studio and Ait Ben Haddou, then two days to Merzouga, a night in the desert camp and a day back to Ouarzazate. That's a good way to go.

Hi Chris hope you're well, lovely video; I wanted to know if you had guidance on clothing and/or specifically footwear for the desert?

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Assuming you’re just going on a tour like I did, it’s not proper desert, it’s just what could be described as an edge. I went around in trainer style shoes, but then barefoot around the camp. With caution though, its not common at all but there could be nasties around like scorpions.

@ishxd8052

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis That's brilliant and yes the exact same tour; thank you for the prompt response. Did you find the trainers to be okay? Any issue with sand or general abrasion?

Hi there...this is very helpful for us who plans to go to Morocco. May I know the name of the tour agency where you book the tour?Thank you😇

@ChrisKermis

9 ай бұрын

Please take a look at the pinned comment, that gives more details

@AnInterstellarOdyssey

9 күн бұрын

hey Mary, did you find the name, his comment is not pinned? If you have already gone on it, can you say where you got it and for how much, thanks!

Great job for my visit in June.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad it’s useful, enjoy your trip!

Hey man , love ur videos . Just wanna put thst out there . Good luck . Moroccan native , live on US ..✌️🙏💕

@ChrisKermis

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! They’ll be more coming from Morocco this year 🙂

Hi Chris, in retrospect if you had to do this trip over again would you have booked this 3-day tour -or- used a car rental to venture at your own pace? Thanks for the video!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the slow reply, internet was blocked in Iran where I just was. If I was solo I would certainly have booked this tour again. If I was with others I would probably use a car rental (split the driving, have company etc).

Good information.

Hi Chris, great video, thank you. Just wondering what camera you use for your KZread clips ?

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

This video was shot with a GoPro Hero 10. With media mod and shotgun mic. Nowadays I have more kit than just that but the GoPro still does most of the camera work

Thank you !! Love you girl

Super thankful for this video. I have no idea it's that far! That's like 10 hours of solid sitting in the car for the 3rd day. It's not worth it, especially since I've done desert camping in Dubai already, which wasn't very far from the city.

@ChrisKermis

7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Going to Morocco 🇲🇦 in August 2024 ( family of 4 ) We watch all your videos! Thank you 😊

@ChrisKermis

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed them. Hope you have a great trip to Morocco with your family!

Thanks a lot! 👍

Thanks for the video. Those were dates in your Tajine but, dry Plums :)

Mister Kermis, it was an absolute delight to discover your channel. Yours insights are always no nonsense, very down to earth, very thoroughly and highly entertaining. It has been a pleasure, please keep doing what you do x

@ChrisKermis

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 Glad you like what I’m doing

@liesmies3492

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisKermis Can i go with you next time ? xD A shame the one in Tangier was so short, but that was an awesome one!! Culturally very highly rated! Never knew he wrote Naked Lunch there. ! Instant classics! Be waiting when you make a mor eprofound vlog about Tangier!

@ChrisKermis

Ай бұрын

😆 I was surprised the Tangier one didn’t get more views to be honest, I thought it was quite a good one!

a very fair assessment.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Loved it. Very honest opinions that give us a better perspective of the tour. I want to do it but now Im wondering about some issues you commented on; the lonnnnnggggg journey my biggest concern. You said to pay the guides, how much should we pay them? and the driver as well? Greetings from Costa Rica

Thanks for sharing, your video has covered many of my questions before I go, really appreciate it

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, enjoy your trip!

Very informative and helpful, many thanks for sharing! I am planning to join this tour, just a question, since you stay 2 nights on the road, did you check out the previous hotel? I assume the hotel have storage to keep your suitcase for 2 days? Thank you.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

I checked out. I travel light anyway so didn’t have a suitcase

@beautylife310

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis Thanks for sharing!

It looks wonderful and I definitely would not complain.

Love your video Chris, i was wondering how did you book your 3 days trip?

@ChrisKermis

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I just booked it with the riad where I was staying in Marrakech. I think you get a better deal than doing it online in advance. Check the pinned comment for a bit more info

Very comprehensive and balanced review, thanks. We've been to the "other" erg, Erg Chegaga, out of M'Hamid a couple of times. I understand it's less crowded than Merzouga. We've always gone in winter and practically had the place to ourselves. The most recent trip we took the express CTM bus down to M'Hamid via Ouarzazate and Zagora, then booked a five day trek out to the Erg and back (walking with the camels carrying the kit). It was just my wife and myself and we had two guides; a cameleer and a cook. We bivouacked under the stars and ate freshly prepared food courtesy of our chef, morning, noon and night. It was physically fairly tough but an absolutely outstanding experience!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like an amazing experience, very different than these kind of tours.

thank you very much, it was perfect for a decision making.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful, enjoy your trip!

Morocco and it’s people are wonderful 🎉 il be going back with some small change in my pocket they deserve it ❤🎉🙏

CHRIS!!! You are terrific!! I'm planning my trip now. Was wondering how you got from Marrakech to Casablanca at the end of this trip. That's sort of my last thing to figure out. Thank you for sharing!

@ChrisKermis

2 ай бұрын

Very easy! There’s a fast train between Marrakech and Casablanca.

@loued1050

2 ай бұрын

Ha - what used to be the Marrakesh Express. Can't help singing the song!@@ChrisKermis

Such a great vvideo..greetings from Casablanca

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, look out for the next video, it's from my time in Casablanca!

Very good and honest videos, we spent a month driving our own car around Morocco and totally agree it is far better going to non tourist stop off “restaurants” they are a rip off and are not what “true” Morocco and Moroccans are. Our stay for one month was so good we are going back again next year.👍. The people are lovely, friendly and have a great sense of humour, the food is excellent and the scenery is outstanding. Having been to many of the cities we found that even if you do have some men approaching to act as guides if you say no they say OK and walk away. Same for the stall holders they will try to get you to go into their shops etc if you say no they say OK so all in all we felt very safe even in medinas where we spent most of our time in back alleys we had absolutely no problems.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

That's a wonderful for way to do it if you have the time! I only had 2 weeks there so doing this tour made sense for me. Also solo so didn't want to just drive myself. What you say about dealing with the unwanted attention is certainly the way, just be clear and always look like you're not freshly off the plane!

@customer7903

Жыл бұрын

I agree, being polite is always the best way as while we would say “no” we always said in Arabic “thank you” and always with a smile as they always greet you politely and with a smile - lovely people.

@sheislittlewonderer

Жыл бұрын

Do you think it’s oki to drive through the desert to Mezouga by our car? Do we need 4x4?

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

@@sheislittlewonderer Mezouga is the point where the road runs out pretty much. Getting too Mezouga is fine

@12nakedtruth

8 ай бұрын

Hi there, can you please share the information of the guest house you stayed at or if you have any recommendations where to stay? TiA

Hey Chris, great video. We are looking to book a tour in November. Can you tell me which tour company you used as well as the name of your Riad in Marrakech. Thanks.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the slow reply, internet was blocked in Iran where I just was. I stayed at Riad Al Amine which I was very happy with, though a little hard to find. Beware of some in the medina who will help you find where you're going only to aggressively charge you for helping. I don't know the tour company, the riad arranged it.

@souadabdulsalam1957

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis you are the most sad youtuber i have ever seen since i follow people coming to Morocco and omg you don't stop complaining pfffft

Headed to Morocco at the end of February for either 3 or 5 weeks (depending if I leave earlier to visit friends in Europe). This is something I want to do. Haven't decided yet if to loop north from Casablanca to Fez and Chefchaouen before heading south to the Sahara and then Marrakech and some hikes in the mountains, or to do it the other way around, heading south first. In any case, interesting to see what the tours are like. The dunes are beautiful. I think it's a complete shame that vehicles are allowed to traverse them as they contribute to their erosion. But of course, people always want "convenience."

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

That'll be a pretty awesome trip you can spend that long. I get what you mean by the vehicles, they do go set ways around the dunes that you don't really see but they're still there of course. It's quite a tourism factory line there.

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@ChrisKermis

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was useful!

A group of friends will be heading to Morocco in about 5 weeks. We will be traveling this way with our own guide. I have been all over the world and it is common to go to places where the guides get a commission however More common in the Middle East and Africa countries. I would be surprised if it was any different. And I love to ride camels! Always seems to be a day or two you have to drive for hours to get from place to place. Cant wait! Enjoyed the video

@ChrisKermis

4 ай бұрын

Have a great trip! That's the ideal way to do it if you can travel independently with your own guide. Of course the commission the tours get for bringing groups to certain restaurants keeps the cost of the tour down (and the cost is pretty low for what you get overall!), but there's plenty of other places to eat around that are sitting mostly empty and probably care more to make better food.

Thank you Chris for sharing, all your videos are amazing and this is so helpful :). I need your advice: How much do you think is reasonable to pay for a 3 day tour to desert from Marrakesh and back. I guess I should bargain on spot and not buy upfront via Internet, right?

@AnInterstellarOdyssey

9 күн бұрын

Hey please let me know if you got the answer! I also have this same issue!!

Hi Crish, thank you for the video and the explanation. I'm planning to visit Marrakesh this May and interested to join the tour, but I couldn't find any detail about the tour you are using. I try to read the description and find the pinned comment but i could find any. Could you give me any more detail if you have please? Thanks

Hey Chris. Glad we found you on ytube. We always travel with fruit. The kunch did seem expensive. But there yoy are. Our visit to tangiers for 3 weeks in march, 2024. Where do you reccomended to stay. Enjoying this video about your desert trip. Cheers

@ChrisKermis

3 ай бұрын

Tangier is a great city, check out my video on it and also Tetuaon which is a must visit really close by. I stayed in 3 different places in Tangier - firstly a modern apartment hotel near the beach/central train station in the new city part. Nice place but boring area I thought. Second in an apartment by the Medina (definitely the best!). Lastly at some well rated boutique hotel - overpriced and not worth it.

@hmhm8779

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris

Thanks for sharing this Chris. Just one question - do you recall if the hotel in Merzouga has good wifi connection and speed?

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

I do remember the first hotel had pretty bad wifi. I could not connect at all from my room and had to sit outside by the reception.

Just came back home from Moroco with 3 small kids 6, 3 and 3 and it was great, especially the sahara and camels.. They are well organized and if you have kids there are ways for that.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Good to know, I couldn’t imagine doing it with kids but good if they can make it work

Hey Chris, Thanks a ton for such a high quality, beautiful and honest film. You mentioned about small kids. Will it be okay to go on this tour with a 4 year old?

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

It really depends on your situation. I wouldn’t personally, I know that the amount of time driving would be a problem. That’s the main thing to consider really. I’m sure it would be possible to swap the camel ride for a 4x4 as the luggage goes in that anyway

@rudplays359

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKermis Much appreciate Chris, thank you👍

Thanks. Very useful information. Which was the month this video was recorded?

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. This was taken in late May 2022

Thanks for sharing this now I don’t regret for not going to sahara.

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful for you

Hi Chris, great video, so clear and descriptive. 1 Question, how does luggage work? Do people tend to bring very limited luggage on these tours or do they have room? What do you suggest? We are on a two week trip going to multiple locations and can't leave luggage anywhere. Thank you in advance!

@ChrisKermis

26 күн бұрын

There’s space in the back of the minibus for luggage and when you do the camel ride your luggage comes separately by 4x4.

Hi what was the total that you paid for the tour, and where can i book it, i am going to Marrakech in few days😊

@Mrmallet777

6 ай бұрын

Did you go on the tour how much did you pay?

I just got back from a week and a half in the country and did a 3 day tour from Fez to Merzouga and then onto Marrakesh. Sadly we made the mistake of going during Ramadan so the only places available for the lunch stops was those in and out tourist-y stops. Still a lovely time though!

@ChrisKermis

Жыл бұрын

Bad timing but still well worth it I bet. Wish I had have done between Marrakesh and Fez rather than going back to Marrakesh. Just didn’t work with my itinerary though

@sensantos2615

7 ай бұрын

Hi, we're also planning to do this from Fes to Marrakesh, may I know the link/ where did you book the tour? Thanks!

Quite an enjoyable video, no BS, straight to the point. Helped me to plan my trip there, without needing for a guide, just rent a car and drive off :) Did you notice if, next to the tents in Merzouga there were places to park our cars and then go to the tents? Or some sort of transfer to the tents?

@ChrisKermis

Ай бұрын

Cheers, glad it helped. You can’t take your car to the tents but 4x4s travel between Merzouga and the tents, and you can opt for those rather than camel. It’s how they transport your luggage. In the video you’ll notice I take camel to the tents but 4x4 back in the morning.