00:00Over 20 years ago, I was based in South Africa.
00:05Reporting from across the continent for the BBC.
00:08It's Big Papa, here's the news.
00:10It was an unforgettable experience.
00:13Roll up, roll up.
00:15It's the best lamb in Marrakesh.
00:16But I've always wanted to come back.
00:19Milton.
00:20And find out more about the Africa.
00:25We rarely see on TV.
00:26One mistake, I'd clap you.
00:28Oh my, what?
00:29I better...
00:30I can't make a mistake then.
00:31Now, I'm traveling across this fast...
00:34...con...
00:35...continent to discover why life can feel so much bigger and bolder here than ever.
00:40Anywhere else on earth.
00:41I'll be uncovering some deep family roots.
00:44You have rum...
00:45I'm from Africa.
00:45I knew I was a warrior.
00:47Yes.
00:48God.
00:48And getting the chance to...
00:50Live life, local style.
00:51Woo!
00:54As I...
00:55Experience the speed.
00:56Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
00:58The sights.
00:59Cheers.
01:00Check out that view.
01:01And the soul.
01:02Live life, local style.
01:03Do it!
01:04Hey!
01:04Hey!
01:04Hey!
01:04Hey!
01:05of this vibrant and varied land.
01:07Oh, look at that. Animals crossing the road.
01:10Join me on my African adventure.
01:15Transcription by CastingWords
01:20Morocco is a country...
01:25of dazzling diversity and history.
01:28Controlled by France in the early...
01:30of the 20th century, French is still widely spoken here alongside Arabic.
01:35Salaam! BBC! That's right!
01:40Well, it's got good taste. I have to say, it's been more than 20 years since...
01:45It was lost here, right in the heart of Marrakesh, in the market area, and nothing...
01:50Everything's really changed. It's as vibrant... Hey, buddy! Hi!
01:53It's as vibrant as much...
01:55It's as fun, as colourful, as magical as it's always been.
02:00My next stop is Marrakesh, 140 miles south of Casablanca.
02:05It lies near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and on the edge of the Sahara.
02:10Most buyers and ramp-outs of Okra Clay have earned it the nickname...
02:15Red City.
02:18While I'm here, I'll be making some...
02:20New friends.
02:21What's her name?
02:22Bella.
02:23Okay.
02:24Okay.
02:25And...
02:25Getting put to the test in a traditional tile-making workshop.
02:29It's like...
02:30Completing a round of Only Connect.
02:34But first...
02:35I'm off to discover the best flavours of the Medina.
02:40If you're a foodie...
02:43If you're a foodie...
02:44If you're a foodie...
02:45Marrakesh is heaven, offering a wide variety of culinary delights.
02:50And the bustling street food stalls are definitely...
02:55...not to be missed.
02:56So anyone can get a feast here, you just turn up, take a ticket.
03:00Wait your turn, you get a couple of baps, a bit of bread.
03:05And a chunk of lamb.
03:07Lamine Hajj Mustafa is a former...
03:10...to King Hassan II, who ruled the country from 1961 to...
03:15...in 1999.
03:17Lamine's lamb has been attracting crowds for decades.
03:21Oh, whoo, it's hot!
03:24And taste...
03:25...testing the food here.
03:26I understand why.
03:28It's piping hot.
03:31Gorgeous.
03:33Lovely.
03:34Oh!
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03:48Yes.
03:49You're famous.
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