Trainhopping across Morocco | Part 1
Added 2023-02-13 18:18:43 +0000 UTCWhen people talk about African trainhopping they usually talk about the iron ore train in Mauritania. But I was more intrigued by neighboring Morocco. The culture, landscape and weather attracted me. And I knew it was possible, since Morocco has the most developed rail network in all of Africa. Still, I stepped off the plane with many doubts; I had no idea how people were going to react to what we were doing. I also had no idea how often trains ran, and at what time. Online there was hardly anything to be found. Fortunately, I had knowledge of a fairly stable route between the port near Nador, and a power plant in the Sahara desert, a diesel route right through the desert.
When we arrived, we saw that trains were there, but we also ran into new problems. We ended up in a city full of poverty, misery and refugees, not the ideal place to walk around with a camera, and rest assured that I drew all the attention. People looked at me dumbfounded and wondered what on earth a European came here to find. Fortunately Rico speaks Arabic, and quickly made it clear what we were here for. We got to know a few locals, and they were able to tell us where it was best not to go. They also knew a lot about the trains. It was still challenging, and it took us a while to catch the train, but eventually we succeeded and were rewarded with a beautiful ride.
I hope you will enjoy the video. Thanks for your support!
Comments
Hi Poison - Just wondering if you have any plans to reupload stuff taken off YT on here - hope all is well
Gabriel
2024-03-19 22:22:53 +0000 UTCI loved part 1 and cant wait for part 2😍
Max Von Ardelean
2023-02-16 18:39:28 +0000 UTCHey Gif, this is awesome! Stay safe my man
Donald H
2023-02-14 16:55:31 +0000 UTCLove the videos
jonas hanke
2023-02-14 15:33:57 +0000 UTCI loved it. Your way of explaining things is great.
Laskar.ch
2023-02-14 07:32:02 +0000 UTCDam you pulling all nighters to edit this one? Swear it was last week you posted instagram photos of morocco
Jack N
2023-02-14 06:43:16 +0000 UTCAnother masterpiece bring on part 2
Keith Hambidge
2023-02-13 21:53:27 +0000 UTCJe video’s zorgen voor een hoop plezier hier👍🏼
Lex Van Peenen
2023-02-13 21:48:46 +0000 UTCPowerfully moving expedition.
Michael
2023-02-13 21:02:15 +0000 UTC35.2415633N, 2.9295594W yard and bay/ocean seems really cool
Prokop Vrána
2023-02-13 20:30:13 +0000 UTCamazing stuff, rdy for part 2!
Joe
2023-02-13 20:07:37 +0000 UTCi was in morocco at the same time:)
andrei
2023-02-13 19:06:02 +0000 UTCWow Poison, adventurous and brave exploration. Fascinating video so far. I'll write more later. Very best, John
John Fisher
2023-02-13 18:43:22 +0000 UTC
