WORDS BY: MATT & JACK
Journal /Entry 02
Matt & Jack on Souks, Scooters and That One Game of Soccer
Reflecting on the streets, sands and soul of Morocco
We caught up with the Inspired Unemployed boys about their time in Morocco. No sightseeing checklist, no expectations – just vibes. What they got? Chaos, colour, warmth and more tagine than they could get through.
Talk to us about Morocco. Where did you go
Jack: We started in Marrakech – honestly one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen. Full of culture and life.
Matt: The Medina was amazing. It was so rich with colour, with food, with people. Unbelievable. Rugs hanging from walls, really decorative alleyways and the coolest interior design.
J: Then we went to Essaouira – good luck spelling that – this epic beach town with tight little laneways, great restaurants, bars and just a really good energy. It felt like we experienced local life there. We also spent a night in the Agafay Desert. That was wild. Big skies, a kind of stillness to the air and camels. Lots of camels.
What was so special about it?
M & J: The culture.
M: Yeah, definitely the culture. It’s just different – a mix of Africa and Europe, and it feels like its own thing. Its own vibe. The people, the way everything moves – it’s like nothing we’ve ever experienced.
Any standout sights, sounds, or tastes?
M: Everything we tasted was amazing. Especially the local dish… what was it called again?
J: Tagine.
M: Yeah, that’s it. Unbelievable – so yummy. We pretty much ate one every day. Twice a day.
J: The Medina in Marrakech was definitely a standout.
M: Yeah, the old town was INSANE. So much colour, so many smells, scooters flying through the souks, people yelling. That was so cool.
J: And the desert. That’s where we heard this jazz band under the stars. That will stay with us I reckon.
Meeting the locals
Meeting the locals
“We heard this jazz band under the stars. That will stay with us I reckon.”
If travel is all about emotional connection, what feeling sums it up?
J: Fulfilled. Warm.
M: Yeah, excitement and fulfilment. It’s hard to express – just felt good to be there.
What’s one thing anyone visiting has to do?
J: Walking the streets of Marrakech. Eating the food. Taking in the sights.
M: And meeting the locals.
What was on the packing list?
M: A warm jumper – it actually got colder than we thought. Sunscreen. A good pair of sunnies for driving round on motorbikes. A decent camera – you’ll want to take photos of everything, that’s what I was doing. And a surfboard if you’re heading to the coast
What were you listening to?
M: Parcels were the go-to. Soundtracked the whole trip – they just fit the vibe.
J: The Medina in Marrakech was definitely a standout.
Did you meet any interesting people?
J: Yeah definitely – our guide was a total legend.
M: Oh my god, he was the best.
J: I can’t remember his name, but he was so kind. The nicest person, honestly. Just a proper good human. He taught us a lot about the culture. So did the ladies that we met at the cooking class.
M: We ended up playing soccer with a bunch of locals at one point – we met some funny characters that day. So yeah, a lot of good people. I think it was the people that really made our time there memorable.
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Best of Morocco Tour: Marrakech to the Desert, to the Sea
Morocco
21—29 Dec, 8 nights
Best of Morocco Tour: Marrakech to the Desert, to the Sea
Morocco
21—29 Dec, 8 nights
