00:00Je suis Lili Douce et c'est Grand Voyager.
00:05Dans cette série, je vis le monde à découvrir des places incroyables,
00:09avec des cultures, de luxe et d'adventure.
00:13Parfois, je rencontre les gens,
00:15j'écoute les flavors et j'écoute les moments
00:18qui rendent chaque destination unforgettable.
00:26Aujourd'hui, je vis à un pays nord-africain
00:28full de couleur et tradition.
00:32Je suis ici en Morocco,
00:34un endroit qui est le pays
00:34pour ses anciens et les anciens villes.
00:39Salaam et bienvenue à Morocco.
00:42Comme vous explorez ce pays,
00:44vous sentez l'histoire, culture et l'énergie,
00:47les routes, les couleurs et le rythme de vie quotidienne
00:51leur donne la vie de Morocco.
00:54Je vais commencer mon voyage en Tangier,
00:56un pays créé par centuries de trade
00:58entre Europe et l'Afrique.
01:01Je commence à l'historique de l'histoire,
01:03le Grand Soco.
01:05Ce square s'est près de l'Eau market
01:07et je vais explorer ce pays avec un local.
01:11Bienvenue à l'un des plus magnifiques
01:14d'Eau market de Tangier.
01:15C'est l'Alvis,
01:17ici,
01:18où vous pouvez acheter des produits.
01:21Ici, vous pouvez acheter des fruits,
01:22des fruits et des spiceses.
01:24Tout ce que vous avez besoin
01:25pour la traditionnelle Moroccan cooking.
01:27C'est un lieu d'authentique
01:28qui donne un sens de la vie quotidienne
01:31et un lieu de place
01:32à prendre un bargain.
01:37Au revoir, le marché continue,
01:39où vendre vendre sauvée treats
01:41qui sont un must-try.
01:42Une de ces,
01:43un lieu de carantèque,
01:44un moroccan chickpea tart
01:46perfecte pour snacker
01:47en ce que vous avez à l'explorer.
02:12Mais 80% de nos handicrafts
02:15sont faits par des femmes,
02:16ce qui est notre propre textile.
02:19C'est fascinant
02:20de savoir
02:21les personnes
02:21et les rôles
02:24que les hommes et les femmes
02:24font.
02:25Les items
02:26font des mois
02:27de créer,
02:28avec des skills
02:28passés dans
02:29depuis des générations.
02:31Le niveau de détail
02:32en chaque piece
02:33est incroyable,
02:33et vous pouvez vraiment
02:34voir le skill
02:35qui s'intégrer
02:36à chaque fois.
02:38Levant le marché
02:39de l'hiver,
02:40nous allons
02:40verser à l'hiver
02:41le caspe
02:42de Tangier.
02:43C'est une forte forte
02:44de l'hiver.
02:45de l'hiver.
02:46C'est l'hiver.
02:47C'est l'hiver.
02:47C'est l'hiver.
02:49C'est l'hiver.
02:51C'est l'hiver.
02:52C'est l'hiver.
02:53l'hiver.
02:56Le spot
02:58de Tanger
02:58l'hiver.
03:14Elle a été bien restaurée et est maintenant l'une de Tangier'a plus luxueuse de l'hôtel.
03:19Ce sera ma maison pour les prochaines jours.
03:22Ce qui me rends compte de cette place, c'est ce qu'elle est calme et bienvenue.
03:27La ville de la ville peut être une belle belle ville, mais ici, dans les tanniers de Tangier, vous vous
03:33sentez complètement relaxé.
03:39Inside, I'm greeted with traditional mint tea, fresh dates and sweet treats, a true taste of Morocco.
03:46And that same sense of luxury carries through to my suite, where everything feels grand and elegant.
03:53This is the Katara Suite, named after the hotel's owners.
03:58The rooms are full of subtle decorative touches, with views that look out over the gardens and the city below.
04:06Beyond the hotel's glamour, you can also get hands-on with private pottery classes.
04:12Today, I'm learning how to make a traditional Moroccan ceramic cooking pot.
04:17Pottery has been part of Moroccan culture for thousands of years,
04:21and working with clay really brings you closer to that tradition.
04:26After getting creative, it's time to sit down for something to eat.
04:30Here, the flavours are inspired by the Mediterranean coast.
04:34It's a delicious end to a day exploring Tangier.
04:41Morocco is full of history and colour.
04:44My next stop is Chef Chaouen, known for its winding streets and blue-painted houses.
04:50It's one of the country's most photogenic places.
04:54Nestled in the Reef Mountains, Chef Chaouen is known as the blue pearl of Morocco.
05:00And it's clear to see why.
05:02Amazing narrow streets and a colour that pops.
05:06There's so much to explore.
05:08I'm meeting local guide Mohammed, who knows this beautiful city inside out.
05:13Today, I would like to show you around here in the blue city.
05:16Chef Chaouen is actually one of the most beautiful cities in the world right now.
05:20So I'll be glad to show you around here today and on the way.
05:23So we're going to get to know so many interesting things about the city, the history, the culture
05:27and, of course, lifestyle of people here.
05:30Chef Chaouen was founded in 1471 and quickly became a safe place for people fleeing religious persecution from Europe.
05:39It's a city where communities came together to trade and build new lives.
05:44These are local goods.
05:45These are the Moroccan caftans.
05:47Everything is handmade here.
05:49So handicraft is one of the main industries in the city.
05:52As we wander through the narrow streets, we pass everything from handmade goods and traditional textiles
05:58to freshly baked pastries, olives and dates.
06:02Vendors stock their stalls with styles unique to the local area.
06:06It's a lively and authentic place that feels like the Morocco of the past.
06:11These are the hats that the ladies here wear, you know, especially the people who live in the mountains,
06:16in the reef mountains, the countryside.
06:18So this actually what explains or gives them, you know, their symbolism.
06:23What's how they are symbolized in the city or like represented.
06:26So this is only in this region they will wear?
06:28I would say in the whole country, but it differs.
06:31You know, it varies like, you know, you might find them with straps, could be like that.
06:35We head deeper into the blue city, passing stairways and narrow alleys that are full of charm and character.
06:44Look at this beautiful place.
06:46Wow, I feel like I've definitely seen this in movies and a film set.
06:50You're right, you know, this place is actually a very, you know, famous spot here and so many movies were
06:55held here.
06:55Please tell me why the blue color of the whole city?
06:58Blue is something that is very recent to the city. Back in 1970, actually, that's when the blue appeared.
07:04The city was known for its white color before and the white color, it's so bright and it reflects the
07:10sunlight.
07:10So that's one of the reasons why the people here painted the blue, so that they can cut that brightness.
07:16And of course, over time, the blue became signature of the city's identity, actually.
07:20If you look closely, you can see the layers of paint on some of the buildings.
07:26The blue and white tones tell the story of the city's past.
07:30And while the blue has made the city famous, its architecture is just as important.
07:35As you can see around here, this is actually what shows, I mean, clearly the Andalusian architecture or the Moorish
07:43Islamic designs, too.
07:44So it's not only the blue color, but the terracotta color adds up.
07:49So we have a mixture of two architectures in here, the local and, of course, the Moorish one.
07:54As you walk around, you notice those details everywhere.
07:57The city is rich in color and culture, and it's also home to a fortress known as the Kasper of
08:03Shefchowen.
08:05This historic fortification has stood here for centuries.
08:08It was built as a means of protection against the Portuguese and the Spanish invasions that were happening back in
08:13the 15th century,
08:14as the Portuguese were actually attacking the coast of Morocco and, of course, the Spanish, too, later on.
08:19So that's the reason why they needed something here to protect the city.
08:22Exploring the city with a local gives you a real insight into what makes this place so special.
08:28From the city's blue streets to the historic Kasper, Shefchowen has been a fascinating place to visit.
08:36On the edge of Tangier lies another must-see location, a 700,000 square meter forest.
08:42Here, I'm meeting a local expert to discover more about the surrounding landscape.
08:47We are today at the park of Perdikaris, also known locally as Zarmilat.
08:52This is a place where Tangier slows down a little bit to breathe.
08:56I feel very relaxed here in the trees.
08:57So, the park is a Mediterranean forest with mostly coke, orc and pine, eucalyptus trees.
09:05It's also home to birds, hedgehogs, tertuazas and a lot of other seasonal species,
09:11which makes it a living ecosystem and not only a park.
09:16On a clear day, you can see all the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Strait of Gibraltar.
09:22The park offers a mix of scenic walking trails and epic viewpoints.
09:28It's a popular place to escape the busy city.
09:31Here, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful forest all around you.
09:38Close by is Cap Spartel, a famous spot along Morocco's coast.
09:44So, this is the meeting point of two seas, actually.
09:48This is where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.
09:51And because of this, the currents and the tides in this region are very, very complicated and difficult to navigate.
09:57The lighthouse was built in 1864 to guide ships as they travelled through these waters.
10:03It was a collaboration between Morocco and other European countries.
10:07Cap Spartel is built in a Moorish-Andalusian architectural style
10:12because Morocco really insisted on keeping the Moroccan identity on the project,
10:18although it's a collaboration with Europe.
10:20And the result, as you can see, is very beautiful.
10:24Today, the lighthouse is still in use, helping ships navigate the rocky coast.
10:29With its special location, it's become a local landmark.
10:35Further along the coast is another iconic rugged place steeped in history.
10:39So, here we are, Lily.
10:41We have arrived at the very famous Hercules Caves.
10:45It's a naturally formed cave, mostly limestone,
10:49formed with centuries of big Atlantic ocean waves and wind.
10:55The cave is named after the ancient Greek hero Hercules,
10:58who is said to have stopped here during his travels.
11:00The name of his wife was Tingis, so that's where Tangier got its name from.
11:07These caves have been used for thousands of years,
11:09and walking above them, you can see why this place has captured imaginations for so long.
11:17As my journey in Morocco comes to an end, I take one last adventure,
11:21a ride along the coast on a camel, one of the country's most iconic symbols.
11:27Camels have been part of life here for hundreds of years and were used by traders crossing the Sahara Desert.
11:33Today, you can travel along the sand the traditional way and take in the sea views.
11:38It's a fun and memorable way to end my time here.
11:41Morocco is a place that seamlessly combines its geographical location with its historical roots.
11:47I've learned so much since I've been here in Morocco and truly appreciate the combination of cultures.
11:53But now onto my next adventure.
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