The Wanderer (2022) s01e06 Episode Script

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All right. Ready? All right.
Okay. Action.
Question one:
How would you describe your relationship
to someone who hasn't met you?
Outgoing, spontaneous, goofy.
And definitely chaotic.
Chaotic, for sure.
Every adjective.
Just throw them all in there.
And together we have a photography
and video production company.
I'm trying to create content.
Me too.
What are some of the challenges you've
faced in your personal life or career,
and how have you overcome them?
The obvious one for me is losing my mum
to AIDS-related illness
when I was five and being born with HIV.
You know, living with that as a secret
for the best part of 23 years
was obviously quite an emotional burden,
which I didn't really realise at the time.
I was like, enough is enough.
And so I asked my mate, Ollie,
if he'd want to make a documentary with me
And I thought this could be a useful tool
for other people
who are perhaps living with HIV.
Whatcha' doing?
Oh my god. Now is when you come and do this?
Yeah.
Brilliant.
I just take, you know,
one tablet, once a day.
That's it.
I think that's had a really, really
profound impact on my outlook on life.
So it's really nothing, in my situation
at least, that
you know
I feel like it doesn't
hold me back from anything.
- As it shouldn't.
- No.
Surprisingly, it's 2023
and there are still
countries where, you know, entry
with HIV is restricted, it's very complex,
or, I think in some cases
it's not even allowed.
Hopefully,
we're not going to one of those places.
Fingers crossed.
Yeah.
Ready?
Yeah.
Hey guys.
Hey. how are you?
We have some good news.
Yay!
You have been chosen
to host this episode of 'The Wanderer'.
Amazing. Thank you so much.
Do you want to know where you're going?
Yes, about to say, do I get to find out?
So you are going to Morocco!
The first stop on our Moroccan
adventure is Marrakesh.
It's a place that blends
ancient traditions with modern allure,
where the past and present
intertwine harmoniously.
Straight off the flight,
we're told to head
to Jemaa El-Fnaa.
It's here we meet the production
team for the first time.
There's so many people here.
Traveling is pretty tiring
and monotonous, but I feel like
this has just instantly woken me up.
I don't know what to do first.
There's no pattern to it.
You have people on motorbikes
just weaving in between everyone.
People on stilts, you have costume guys.
It's a pinch yourself moment of
how did we end up here?
You can ask anyone from back home,
I love games.
Any type of game
that is in the square, I'm down.
Shall we do this?
As long as I win.
She is from Las Vegas, so
It's such a rich and high-spirited UNESCO heritage site,
and it's not because of the square on its own.
It's the babel of activities that made it become so special.
You'd think this is a festival
that's happening, a national holiday.
This is an everyday occurrence which makes it -
- It's the middle of the week.
-feel more special.
I want to try something unusual.
Kind of put myself out of the comfort zone.
How do we decide where to eat?
Adil's stall is a family run business that's been
going on for 45 years.
What do you recommend that we try?
- Everything.
- Everything.
One of everything!
Who's the boss?
Aicha.
It sounds like you're very proud of it
and that this place is
like a real sense of community
where everyone comes together.
The people in Morocco they
like to eat with family, with friends.
But the food is something
very very special.
Brings you all together, yeah.
I've never had eggplant like that, ever.
Okay, I'm going to
give you no.
There's a real sense of social cohesion here in Marrakech that I haven't seen in many other places.
You see people from all walks of life rubbing shoulders
and mucking in.
This morning we woke up with
a plan to explore the city
We noticed that there are many ways that tourists and locals choose to travel,
but it seemed like bicycles were a
popular and efficient way to get around
We meet Issam,
the general manager of Pikala Bikes,
an eco-conscious company promoting
a healthier and more inclusive Marrakesh,
The word Pikala means a bicycle
in dialect Moroccan.
So maybe if you're cycling around
and you hear: 'Pikala!' Don't worry,
they you just mean bicycle.
What's the best thing about Marrakesh?
Why is it such a good place
to cycle round?
Bicycles give you the chance
to be a part of the heartbeat of the city.
Because as you know, you might see, it's
a lot of colours, a lot of music,
a lot of vibes that you might call chaos,
but our role is to take you
and be part of this as a local and see
the real lifestyle, feel the culture,
and feel the organised chaos behind it!
Yeah.
What's a bit of advice
you could give us for really
opening our minds
whilst we're here in Morocco?
It's one of the things that I love about
Marrakesh, people have the time
and want really
to share their experiences and culture.
Once you say 'hi',
they invite you for a cup of tea.
Never say no. Don't worry.
What brings you to Marrakesh?
Well, this is our first time
and we're writing a travel guide
for Tripadvisor, and we have no plans.
So we're just kind of taking insights
from locals
and figuring out what we should do.
Okay! I'm happy to be part of it.
I'm going to show you how to become part
of the heartbeat of Marrakesh
by using the bicycles.
Love that!
Issam set us up with one of his young employees, Zoaer.
Zoaer is living proof of Pikala's
commitment to investment in local youth.
He safely navigates us through Marrakesh's
bustling streets towards tourist hotspot
Jardin Majorelle.
It's not very common to see a garden completely
made by not one, but two famous artists
like Jacques Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent.
Kinda park the bikes up and then, you
can't hear anything.
This place is a charming oasis,
and naturally, a piece of art.
I love these colours.
Yeah, that shade of blue is called
Majorelle Blue.
We just got here, it's this quiet oasis
in the middle of the city.
Have you been before?
First time.
I'm born and raised in France, so for us,
Yves Saint Lauren is something very big.
So yeah.
And it's very interesting
because you can't find something like this
in the middle of the desert
because Marrakesh is like
in the middle of the desert
if you think about it.
So, you feel peaceful.
There's like a kind of bubble
during the day.
This is like the best thing to do,
I think.
Where are you from?
Yeah. Colombia.
What made you decide to come to Morocco?
Like you always have
that idea of going to the desert
and, in fact, we were just in the desert,
like two days ago. It was amazing!
We did, like, camel riding.
We did, like, one of those trips.
Organised tour guides.
Oh look, frog, by the way.
Oh, hello friend!
We just got to Morocco yesterday.
We're here for one week.
We don't have a plan.
We're not doing the same thing
that the tourists can do.
Gotcha.
So this travel is special
for me and for her
just to see Marrakesh in another side.
I always think what's far away, what's
different from everything that I know.
I don't travel so much locally.
So it's really refreshing that you guys
take the time to explore your own country.
We do have a country very, very rich
and we do have a lot of things to see.
Did you go to Agafay?
Not yet.
It's magical.
Many people we spoke to mentioned Agafay,
the desert on the outskirts of the city.
We made sure to make time for that
in our plans,
But first, we head back to the beating
heart of Marrakech,
Souk Semmarine.
Salam Alaikum.
There's one tradition
I really want to partake in -
Haggling.
Do we like this one?
I think I do like that one.
How long does it take
to make each of the rugs?
But I'm not make one or two.
I make more than 50 pieces or more.
We're more neutrals.
We like the neutral colours.
I'm leaning towards that one.
And here's my favourite part,
the negotiation.
How much?
50 euro.
50 euro?
25?
45?
Okay, okay.
That's the game.
Where do you come from?
Las Vegas, America.
Oh, big welcome.
You like drink tea with me?
We would love to drink some tea with you!
Well, you're more than welcome.
- That sounds amazing, thank you.
- Very kind of you!
Oh, amazing! Thank you.
Fantastic!
You're happy, I'm happy too!
Aw, that's very kind of you.
Thank you so much.
Nice to see you and big
welcome in Morocco.
Thank you.
This is your country too.
It was true what Issam said
about Marrakchi people
and their warm hospitality.
Just from wandering
the streets of Marrakech,
it becomes evident that food plays
a central role in Moroccan culture.
And one dish stands out
as the epitome of Moroccan cuisine.
The tagine.
We met Chef Nadjlae
who was eager to share her expertise
and teach us how to prepare the nation's
most beloved dish.
Tagine without onion is not a tagine.
This is the flavours.
Right, so we're going to want onions.
That's where we start!
- with onions,
okay.
- we can pick around four.
We need also a cucumber.
The hard one is the best.
Amazing.
Thank you.
Shukran.
So do you want to know
the price of the vegetables?
Yes. Err, €3
I'm sorry, what?
€3 for all the vegetables.
We have great vegetables, fresh, cheap.
I'd eat all the time.
I'd eat all the time if I lived here.
- It's cheaper to live here.
Yeah.
Salam aleikum.
- Shukran.
What we like to do in Morocco,
is that we choose the chicken alive.
Ok, oh.
We pick and remove the chicken.
We want to make sure that it's fresh,
you know?
I don't think it can
get any fresher than that!
So now we get the chicken.
Now, we can go to my house.
Oh, my goodness.
This is absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you very much.
I'm living here with my mum,
my brother, and his wife and his two sons
and my husband.
You're very welcome.
Yes, thank you.
We're moving in!
Thank you so much,
thank you for joining me.
Before mastering
the art of the perfect tagine,
Nadjlae shares the traditional Moroccan
way of welcoming guests.
Through the ritual of tea.
Tea plays a significant role
in Moroccan social gatherings
and Nadjlae guides us through the proper
technique of pouring a cup.
You start low, you go high.
And we learn an important social cue.
If you serve a full glass of tea,
it means you are not welcome.
So it needs to be three quarters
because
it's like you make him suffer,
that person.
Because it will
be too hot for the fingers.
Go high! High!
You need bubbles!
Perfect.
Oh, my goodness.
It's sweet enough. I think it should be
just enough sweetness for you.
Oh. Much better, it's good.
Saha!
- Saha!
The tagine, I think you already see it
everywhere in Morocco.
And it's a way to cook the tagine
by steaming.
We use mostly this tagine
because it feeds the whole family
and we can mix everything inside.
It can be vegetables and meat,
it can be meat and fruit,
it can be fruit and vegetables.
So who wanted to cry today?
I'll cry today.
- This is yours.
Real men cry.
Yeah, well, it's nice.
What led you to teach cooking?
In this country,
this is the best thing you can do, really.
I don't go to the other countries,
but I bring the world to me.
Is there one story that you've heard from
someone that you remember really clearly?
I had a guest in the morning,
they were in my class cooking.
The next day,
I find myself, making, like marrying them.
Marrying them?
That was crazy! It was really good.
So I bring my husband
playing guitar
and I'm there,
like taking a book and reading.
'Do you accept?'
Now you can kiss your bride.
It was very weird, but it's-
- Wow!
- it's a nice experience!
That is not at all what
I thought you were going to say!
I think we trust.
We say if we share food,
we cannot betray you.
Nadjlae's culinary passion
embodies Moroccan culture,
where food celebrates life and community.
The magic of food lies
not only in the flavours,
but in its ability to open hearts
and forge lasting connections.
That looks so good.
I'm really excited to dig in.
I'm so hungry.
Get on in here, guys!
Everyone go in.
Is everyone excited?
So happy to be finally eating this.
Our stomachs full
it was now time for us to leave the city
and head to the desert.
Something I like about travel
is that you can always
bring some of your favourite passions
with you.
For me, there's one skill
I have mastered back home in Vegas.
Racing!
Yes, you are definitely more
at ease on the quad.
How dirty am I?
I could've done that all day.
I was running after her,
she was going crazy!
Look at these mountains.
They're so pretty.
What's stood out for you
from the last few days in Marrakech?
Walking into that big square
and everyone's doing something different,
but everyone's also connected in some way.
It had this real
sort of sense of community.
Yeah.
Have you felt like
presenting this has brought you
out of your comfort zone at all?
Yeah. A hundred percent.
And you know I'm not the best
with my words.
It's definitely taken me out of my comfort
zone trying to really explain
what it is that I'm feeling
and what I'm seeing.
There have been times when I've found it
hard.
Yeah.
To, you know, really kind of get the words
out in a way that I feel happy with.
I think also if I was by myself I'd
be absolutely terrified.
So I'm glad I have you to, like
that you're with me
and we're able to do this together,
which makes it really special and fun.
There's obviously no one else in the world
I'd rather be doing this with, for sure.
You're going to make me cry.
It's going to be sad to leave,
Yeah, but I'm excited for the rest of the week.
But, yeah, can't wait to see what else,
what else we get stuck into for sure.
We're leaving behind the bustling streets
of Marrakech for a coastal gem
known for its rich history and bohemian charm.
Essaouira, just a three hour
drive to the Atlantic coast.
Pretty cool, 'innit?
Oh, I think there's kids jumping off.
I wish I had my bathing suit on.
They're probably out here all day.
Let's check out this castle, shall we?
Yeah.
It's beautiful.
But my eyes are not adjusting!
How many floors we got?
This is so pretty!
- Look at this!
Got 360 degree views up here.
This is so much different
than where we just were.
Yeah. Did need that nap on the bus,
though.
How do you pronounce
where we are?
Essaouira.
Essaouira!
This is already, like, such a different
atmosphere I feel like to Marrakesh.
Very vibrant, lively.
We had some incredible
few days in Marrakesh.
and I think we gonna have some incredible days
here as well.
This is like the iconic bit of Essaouira,
which, as you can see, very picturesque.
Everyone's working together
to bring the fish in, cut them up
and then, I'm assuming,
take it to the market.
Have you guys tried any of the fish, yet?
Octopus.
- Octopus?
Yesterday.
Do you guys have anything like this
in the Netherlands?
Like fish markets, or anything?
Yeah, but not like this.
Not like this?
It's calm. Alive, but calm.
Are you guys a family, friends?
This is my girlfriend
and this is my mother.
Amazing!
Do you guys kind of get along
when you're traveling?
Do I look difficult to love? C'mon!
No, Not at all!
Is there anything
you recommend that we do?
I like being in the Old Town
with the narrow alleys,
hundreds of people, carts, cats.
You like cats?
Love cats.
Love the cats.
And we're here because we
we saw that Rampart in 'Game of Thrones'.
That's in 'Game of Thrones'?
Oh, that's awesome.
We'd been to the market,
but now it was time to try some of it's
freshest catch.
What have we got?
Sea bass, lobster, John Dory, monkfish.
Was this all caught today?
Yes sir.
Yeah?
- Yes sir.
Look at the eyes and the gills.
What are you thinking?
You want to see lobster today?
It's okay?
Yeah, I think so. That looks good,
thank you.
All right.
Shrimps, prawns Amazing.
Thank you.
This is sea bass, and sardines. Wow.
Thank you.
Shall we try some of the monkfish?
Ok, cheers.
All right, let's try some monkfish.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Because, that looks scary
and that tastes amazing.
The shrimp, superb.
Delicious. The freshest shrimp
I've ever had.
Have a good day. Bon appétit.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
Thuya woodwork, argan oil, lots of galleries around
I love this mix of cultural heritage and modern flair.
Curator François from the stunningly
beautiful Galerie Mogador
is living proof of just how vibrant
the art scene is in Essaouira.
- I think we might be moving in, François.
- This is our room, now?
Yeah, ok.
You are travellers?
We are.
What brings you to Morocco?
We sold everything and then we took off
and started traveling.
I've already fallen in love with Morocco.
Its people, it's art, it's food.
That's really nice.
It's so nice.
They've all completely blown us away.
So, it's really special to be here.
You are very, very lucky.
Very lucky.
Enjoy it.
Absolutely, every second
Hi, how are you doing?
You can find craft makers on nearly
every street corner.
Shop of my father.
This is your father's shop.
We bumped into one just outside the riad
that we were staying in.
He works with the local wood, thuya.
He showed us some of the creations
of his craft he learned from his father,
including a particularly frustrating
magic box.
Yes, good, good.
But then there's
Okay. Show us how it's done. Okay.
Oh. Ahhh.
There was still time in Essaouira
for one last activity.
If you want, for you to take this one.
His name is Farhan.
Farhan?
- Yeah, and for you to take Mabrok.
Taylor, having grown up around horses
is definitely more comfortable
with them than I am.
I think you made a friend, Tay.
Have fun, babe, I'll see you in a bit.
See you later.
So yeah, horse
riding is definitely not my strength.
I think we've got a bit of a power struggle
with who's in charge here.
I wasn't taking to it like a pro,
but at least I was giving it a shot.
It's a case of who's going to blink first.
Mabrok! Come on.
We spoke about this.
We spoke about this.
There we go.
Oh, Danny.
Like, I literally feel like someone's
kicked a soccer ball right in my
in my whatever.
Do you ride horses a lot,
or are you just out here for vacation?
No, it's my first time.
- First time?
Do you guys have anything else planned?
Surf tomorrow.
Surf?
Have you been surfing before?
No.
First time for everything!
You're just trying a whole
bunch of new things.
How does it feel
to be on the beach, though, at sunset?
Wonderful.
It is a magical moment.
I feel like our horses
are having a magical moment.
I think we've just made some new friends.
They are loving each other.
They are.
I'm a little bit nervous,
but I'm trying to enjoy it as well
and relax a little bit.
Woah!
That was perfect timing!
I knew if I didn't do it,
I was going to regret it later.
I want my memory to be this view,
this breeze, and like,
with you and like a little bit scruffy,
I can kind of do anything
if you're around.
Well, likewise.
From here on out,
we just, let's just go for it
and see what happens.
Excited,
we head down to the coast to Agadir.
We heard that the city
had a more international feel
than what we'd experienced
so far in Morocco.
This breeze is nice.
I like that
my shirt's a relatively open weave.
Hi, you guys.
Can I ask, why you are in Morocco?
So we're actually making a travel guide
for Tripadvisor
and we are meeting locals and tourists.
Do you have any recommendations
of anything to do here?
The beach, of course!
Yes!
Well, we didn't need to hear that twice!
She tried to kill me twice.
I think I've dislocated my hip!
I've been around all the world, but
my favourite place is Agadir.
Especially Agadir in Morocco.
It's exciting not knowing what we're doing
and where we're going.
We sort of make it up as we go along.
It's interesting, I want to do the same!
Talk to this guy.
Talk to this guy.
Oh, super friendly.
Everyone here is super friendly.
What's that up there?
Kasbah.
Kasbah?
You can go by teleferic.
I feel like this is the kind of place
you come, where you know, if you just want
everything on your doorstep.
It's quite easy and familiar.
You either had Marrakech
which was super busy and very on the go
or you have here,
which is very laid back and beach vibes.
I love it when animals are called
really normal human names, like Dave.
I don't think he's going to be called Dave,
unfortunately.
What's his name?
His name is Jimi.
Jimi?
Jimi!
Oh, you were right!
Jimi!
I knew it.
That's attractive.
We made a plan for Taghazout
for our final day, but
first I really needed to find an activity
I could beat Taylor at.
Well, you smoked me on the ATVs
and I think you're way more
elegant on horseback than I was.
So, can I suggest we find something I
actually might stand a chance of winning?
Okay.
That looks kind of fun.
Number one out of 310 outdoor
activities in Agadir.
Perfect.
This is a beautiful place
to hit some golf balls.
If I can hit a golf ball.
We met Bouchra, who showed us around
one of Morocco's premier golf centres.
Can I have an idea of your level?
I worked at a golf place, but I
yeah,
I didn't learn much while I was there.
Here, we are open for every level so
Perfect.
- Great!
I will give you some clubs.
All these kids are really good.
Can I see what you can do?
Oh, boy.
Pressure's on me now.
Yeah, what have you got?
Ah, it's not really bad!
It's not really bad!
I'll take that. I'll take that.
The direction it's
not really what he's trying to make.
Oh, it's beautiful.
Yeah I love that. Now, hit it!
Buster Keaton!
The champion of Morocco four times
Ole!
That.. Stop it!
I told you, he's not normal this guy.
Putting contest. What we playing for?
Window seat.
You got a deal.
Outrageous.
It's not bad.
It's not bad, not good.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
Come on!
Pleasure.
Pleasure's all mine.
Looking forward to that window seat.
We arrived in Taghazout, a vibrant surfing
village 30 minutes north of Agadir.
We immediately sensed a more casual
and laid back atmosphere.
It became clear why this place had come
so highly recommended.
You like it here?
Love it! We're definitely gonna come back.
This is my favourite so far.
Nice! So first time surfing?
No, not first time surfing,
but still very beginner.
Treat us as beginners.
And then we'll see what happens.
This is eight foot, yeah?
Okay.
He's coming with us.
- He's coming with us?
Do you think you're
going to stand up on the first wave?
- No.
- No?
Do you have towels, suncream?
Do we have towels?
So guys, this is it!
This is your last thing in Morocco.
I don't want to think about that.
I think it's like the perfect way to
cap off the trip.
I don't want this to be the last activity,
but I'm also happy
that this is the way that we're ending it
because we're in the water,
which is our favourite place to be.
So it's like ending on a high,
high, high note.
I love the sea.
I feel very
Very at peace by the sea, and it's
where mummy's ashes were scattered.
So every time I'm by the water,
I feel nicely connected to her and
this is a great, a great way to
cap off an amazing week.
And here we are,
a year and a half later,
fully embracing the nomadic lifestyle
and wholeheartedly diving into the world
of living a life traveling.
At first, it might have seemed like a wild
and reckless decision,
but now I see how each step, each day,
is starting to make sense.
This time in Morocco
has reaffirmed my passion for people and travel
and has given me renewed strength in my life
as Taylor and I continue to cherish every moment
of this wonderful journey together.
So I guess what I'm saying is
I'm really happy you're here
and thank you so much for being here.