Podcasts about Merzouga

In deze aflevering neem ik je mee op onze rondreis door Marokko met onze twee kinderen. Van het betoverende blauwe Chefchaouen en de kronkelstraatjes van Fès tot slapen onder de sterren in de woestijn van Merzouga. We delen onze route, hoe we het reizen met kids hebben ervaren, waar je rekening mee moet houden én natuurlijk de hoogtepunten (en kleine struggles) van deze magische reis. Een aflevering vol tips, inspiratie en reislust! Op de website van papamoetmee.nl komen ook de blogs te staan over Marokko, waar je al onze tips rustig na kunt lezen!

• Sound Art • Die Dichterin Emily Brontë kannte die karge Schönheit der Moore aus ihrer Kindheit. Das Kölner Klangkunstduo Merzouga entdeckt in ihren Gedichten Songs für unsere Zeit und entführt uns in den faszinierenden Lebensraum Moor. Von Merzouga www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Hörspiel

S'aventurer dans l'inconnu, prendre l'initiative de s'immerger dans un nouvel environnement et, surtout, se connecter avec des personnes qu'on ne connaît pas, c'est quelque chose de rare une fois adulte. Souvent, pris dans le tourbillon de notre quotidien, on oublie de découvrir de nouvelles facettes de la vie et de nous-mêmes.Je ne veux pas passer pour une "geek" ici, mais il est fascinant de savoir qu'en nous lançant dans de nouvelles activités, en nous lançant des défis, en sortant de nos petites habitudes ou en explorant de nouveaux centres d'intérêt, notre cerveau forme de nouvelles connexions. Et tout cela, c'est bon pour notre santé mentale, notre bien-être physique et même pour conserver une certaine "jeunesse". C'est la science qui le dit !L'automne dernier, j'ai eu la chance de participer au Trek Rose Trip, un événement organisé au Maroc dans le cadre d'un voyage de presse. Neuf jours d'aventure, dont quatre jours de randonnée dans le désert de Merzouga, en équipe avec des femmes que je ne connaissais pas du tout ! Et franchement, j'ai adoré ! Ce mélange de dépaysement, de défi sportif, d'aventure et de liens sincères avec des femmes venues du monde entier… C'était sans doute l'une des plus belles expériences de ma vie. Il y a longtemps que je ne m'étais pas sentie aussi présente dans l'instant, et ça fait un bien fou.Le Trek Rose Trip est un défi annuel, accessible à toutes les femmes, quel que soit leur profil. J'ai invité mes deux coéquipières, Marie-Pier Leduc et Catherine Robert, pour vous partager notre expérience. Un grand merci à l'organisation qui a rendu tout cela possible et nous a permis de créer des souvenirs inoubliables.Bonne écoute!Pour en savoir plus sur le Trek Rose Trip, visiter leur site Internet trekrosetrip.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse),or stay here for the audio version - your choice!--Support the podcast with our new Subscriber link!Destination Morocco +--Our good friend Siham (Ep. 24) returns to continue the discussion with Azdean and Sam from Ep. 62 (May 15, 2024) about dangerous scams and unseemly tourism practices in Morocco.This time, the topic is discount "tour operators," the type you see in the Jemma el-Fnaa square in Marrakech (or seemingly on every street corner and cubbyhole), offering "$80 tours to Merzouga Desert" or "$20 to visit Aït Benhaddou." Impossibly cheap prices, yet tantalizing as a result.As has been said, "We hear a story too go to be true - it ain't."You might be wondering therefore what exactly comes with one of these tours, do they even go to the destination at all? How could they possibly advertise transport, breakfast and accommodation for that price? What actually happens when you sign up?Well, Siham did us a solid and went on one of these tours to Merzouga, posing as a regular "tourist," to find out.She tells us about:Having to pay extra for AC in a hot van,Being pressured to buy "mandatory Sahara scarves" for the desert,Hearing "Guide included," but it's not the guide who ends up meeting you, for whom you then have to pay,Sharing a room with other travellers, because the tour wasn't advertised as "private rooms,"Visiting a Berber "house" that turns out to be a rug shop,and much more.Imagine, you're stuck in the middle of the desert, without any other options: no grocery store, no alternate accommodation, no other transport out. They've got you trapped, and that $80 price is suddenly a faint memory.Even for more substantial, multi-day tours, Azdean has a story of what starts as an $800 fee then turns into $2800 in expenses once all is said and done.Tune in to this episode for not just valuable information and some head-shaking examples, but how you can be sure to avoid any of this happening to you! Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.Explore our Private Tours and Small Group Tours!--Support the podcast with our new Supporter program!Destination Morocco +--Join us for our monthly Q&A's! Live on Destination Morocco's YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn pages, the 1st Friday of each month at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern/10pm Central European time.

In S4Ep2 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with budding running phenom, enthusiastic boxing maven and story telling raconteur Jeremiah Maestre who has been preparing for the Marathon Des Sables on April 14th, 2024. Melanie Sulaver, seasoned marathoner, local rockstar nutrition coach, and fierce advocate for women in sport joins the show to offer her take on all things fueling, sand and of course, nanners. The conversation kicks off with an in depth reflection on parenthood as both Jer & Mel discuss the intricacies involved when balancing family life with the pursuit of one's passions. Contrary to what some may believe, having kids has actually enhanced both Jer & Mel's pursuit of their goals as it has enabled them to prioritize what's important in their lives by being more intentional about their avocations. When you're choosing to not spend time with your family, it sure as hell better be something that's worth investing time in! The three then take a deep dive into Jeremiah's established career as a professional boxer and discuss his recent transition into the sport of long distance running. Having only run his first official marathon just two short years ago, Jer has thrust himself into the world of running full tilt without any plans of looking back. Although he has found himself in new territory over the past couple of years, a mantra that he brings with him from his time in the ring is an inspiring reminder for us all; don't do it for others, do it for yourself.  Ehhh bruh, can we stop real quick I got sand in my shoes!! We talking camel cut offs?! Has Jer assembled the perfect team of avengers to take this challenge on?? COD w/ the boys?! Hey neighbor, you wouldn't happen to have any extra bivouac rugs, would ya? Ayahuasca?! Eating bat heads?! Merzouga dunes?!? Marrakech?? Sleeping mat or stove, which one you hauling along?! Did Jer just say venom pumps? Ummm 130F degrees, say whaaaa? Shoe cobblers? Floss?! Camels, carbohydrates and compasses, oh my! This and oh so much more in this inspiring, unique and thrilling episode of the PRP. Sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ann Arbor Running Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded Monday April 1st @ 1PM EST  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/preracepodcast/support

We conclude our cultural tour of Morocco with a performance of Gnaoua (also spelled Gnawa) music, recorded live on location at a Merzouga desert camp and at a Marrakech restaurant.In between performances, Azdean sits down with Mohamed, a musician and member of the Gnaoua performers in Qser el Khamliya, a small village just south of Merzouga. Mohamed started playing when he was eight years old, and gives us some background on the roots of Gnawa music, created by slaves and nomads from Sub-Saharan countries. The music was meant to express the suffering of slaves and their longing for freedom, and evolved into a deep religious expression of the Muslim faith. The contemporary Gnawa festivals in Essaouira and Merzouga stem from the agricultural rhythm of generations of harvests, the point where abundance and peace could be celebrated. Modern-day events typically coincide with Eid al-Adha celebrations that are timed with cycles of the moon, and take place roughly 11 days earlier in each subsequent year. However, Gnaoua music and live performances are easy to find year-round in Morocco, particularly in the south. Our samples in this episode of both desert camps and urban restaurants are good examples of this. Your guide or riad owner will help you find the best locations to witness Gnaoua in person, don't hesitate to ask!Khemliya, MerzougaEnding Gnawa music recorded live at Safran Marrakech restaurant. Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.Download the stunning Destination Morocco magazine!Follow the podcast and help us grow.Join us for our monthly Q&A's! Live on Destination Morocco's YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn pages, the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9am Pacific/12noon Eastern/6pm Central European time.

Unearth the mesmerizing allure of Morocco, as Sam, our Destination Morocco insider, guides us through the highlights of a typical Northern and Southern Tour.In this episode of Destination Morocco, we put particular emphasis on the entrance fees to these famous sights and attractions, including which ones are free. Sam is careful to convert from Moroccan Dirhams into US Dollars which, as it turns out, is a pretty straightforward process.Our route takes us from Marrakech to Essaouira, then Casablanca, Rabat, Fès, Meknes, Ouarzazate and the Atlas Studios, Merzouga Desert, the Canyons of the south, hiking villages of the High Atlas Mountains, particularly Midelt, then back to Tangier, Chefchaouen and neighboring Akchour.We deliver insider tips and insights into these must-see sights that are sure to make your Moroccan adventure truly unforgettable. And beyond just the regular tourist highlights, we tap into activities and options, their costs and how much time they take, for when you have more than just a day or two at a particular stop. One can absolutely spend 3 or 4 days in Merzouga or Chefchaouen, Tangier or Rabat, and find lots to discover and explore. These are the cultural immersions and off-the-beaten-path secrets that most tourists don't get to.We conclude this episode on a poignant note, as Sam shares his deeply moving experience delivering aid to villages affected by the recent earthquake. His heartfelt retelling of the gratitude expressed by the locals is a powerful reminder of the spirit of community and resilience in Morocco. We'll continue to have more earthquake updates over the coming weeks, as Morocco gets back on its feet. But in the meantime, the most important message is: come! Come visit Morocco, bring your energy, enthusiasm and curiosity. Nothing will help recovery more than having your presence with us.You can donate to Destionation Morocco's earthquake relief here:https://destinationsmorocco.com/relief Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.Download the stunning Destination Morocco magazine!Follow the podcast and help us grow.

In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, we continue on our southern tour of Morocco, and arrive in what is often considered the highlight of a traveller's time in Morocco: the Merzouga Desert itself. Our host is Said, manager and co-owner of Sahara Sky Luxury Camp, located in the heart of the desert, yet just 38 km from the town of Erfoud, the local service centre. Said and Azdean sit down to talk about how he founded his camp, how they maintain their own animals and gardens in the desert, their emphasis on organic ingredients in their incredible food, and how the food itself is different than your standard Moroccan fare. When you're ready to go beyond the tagines and couscous, Said and his kitchen have wonderful, original recipes for you to try.Said gives us a glimpse into daily life at the camp, and shares fascinating perspective on his family history. Said's own grandparents were traditional nomads, and Said himself is not far removed from that reality.All this in addition to a surprising number of activities, located on-site or a short drive away. The desert is about more than just camel rides and dune buggies, although you shouldn't miss out on doing them either! But the Merzouga area has a number of important cultural sites, some dating back hundreds or thousands of years, that connect the area to Berber and North African history, and Said can easily arrange for you a tour. Or you can take part in cooking classes and musical performances at the camp itself, before relaxing under the stars. This is Merzouga, and nothing compares to the show that is put on by the night sky.You'll hear peacocks and cats in the background as we chat, and close your eyes to imagine yourself in this beautiful desert paradise. Because of course, you yourself can experience all this too! Contact us at Destination Morocco and learn about our custom-built itineraries and tour packages. We love to profile our partners and attractions in our episodes, which you can then be sure to request as part of your own tour.Visit destinationsmorocco.com to learn more and add a stay at Labyrinth Kasbah to your itinerary.Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires. If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life. Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco? Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires. If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco. Download the stunning Destination Morocco magazine!Follow the podcast and help us grow.

Dans cet épisode, nous vous emmenons au Maroc. Ce pays d'Afrique du Nord possède des paysages à couper le souffle, un patrimoine riche d'influences multiples, une culture vibrante, une magnifique architecture et une hospitalité très chaleureuse. Alice, conseillère voyages, nous propose un itinéraire pour explorer le Sud du Maroc. LES INCONTOURNABLES À MARRAKECH La médersa Ben Youssef, une ancienne école coranique Le Dar Cherifa, un riad historique datant de la fin du XVIe siècle, situé dans la médina Le jardin Majorelle, un jardin botanique créé par un artiste peintre français, Jacques Majorelle, en 1931  Aller dans un hammam, un bain de vapeur humide traditionnel du Maroc, pour se faire gommer et masser  Le Bacha Coffee, un café à remonter le temps     ITINÉRAIRE D'UN VOYAGE DANS LE SUD DU MAROC      Marrakech - Skoura  On passe par l'Atlas et le col du Tizi n'Tichka. À éviter en janvier et février, car le col risque d'être fermé à cause de la neige.   On arrive à Ouarzazate, aux portes du désert. On continue la route jusqu'à Skoura où il y a de magnifiques palmeraies. Il est conseillé d'y passer 2 nuits.   Skoura - Tinghir On continue la route jusqu'à Tinghir, dans les gorges du Todra. En 4x4, on peut passer par la piste de la vallée des roses. C'est particulièrement magnifique en mars/avril avec les roses en fleurs.  On arrive dans la vallée du Dadès. On peut passer une nuit à Tinghir, on y trouve des maisons troglodytes très originales. Tinghir - Merzouga On continue la route pour rejoindre Merzouga et ses dunes de sable. Il est conseillé de dormir une nuit dans les dunes pour des levers et couchers de soleil à couper le souffle.  Merzouga - Agdz On prend la route vers Agdz et on passe par Nkoub, une ville avec des kasbahs, ce sont d'anciennes citadelles, comme des petits villages fortifiés.   Ensuite, on continue pour rejoindre Agdez dans la vallée du Drâa. Il est conseillé d'y passer une nuit.   Agdz - Aït-ben-Haddou  On peut ensuite remonter directement vers Marrakech ou alors s'arrêter dormir à Aït-ben-Haddou, en dessous de Ouarzazate. C'est un village fortifié très sympa.   Aït-ben-Haddou - Marrakech  Ensuite, on remonte à Marrakech pour terminer l'itinéraire et reprendre l'avion. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la destination et, pourquoi pas, préparer votre prochain circuit au Maroc, n'hésitez pas à faire appel à nos experts !  Pour être au courant de la sortie des prochains épisodes, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne ! N'hésitez pas à nous suivre également sur nos réseaux sociaux pour être informé des sorties d'épisodes tous les 15 jours. À bientôt dans le cockpit ! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Osrednji sobotni delež B-AIR festivala zvoka (Za)slišati svet se odvija v Muzeju sodobne umetnosti Metelkova, kjer na muzejski ploščadi nastopajo Tomaž Rauch in člana dua Merzouga. Slednja sta ob 17h izvedla svoj drugi nastop, še pred tem pa se je na odru in v našem neposrednem prenosu z glasbenikoma pogovarjal Lovrenc Rogelj; pogovor je prevajal Miha Zor.

Je suis ravi de vous retrouver pour ce nouvel épisode en immersion de Course Epique à l'occasion du Marathon des Sables 2023.Le Marathon des Sables c'est une course de 250km et 6 étapes, en autonomie, qui plante son décor dans le Sahara marocain.Cette nouvelle édition qui s'est tenue du 23 avril au 29 avril dernier, je vais vous la faire vivre de l'intérieur, comme l'année dernière. La grande nouveauté étant que cette fois, je vais couvrir la course pour Course Epique… mais aussi la courir.Le challenge de mener de front ce défi sportif et la production du podcast s'annonce corsé. Pour des raisons logistiques, j'ai donc décidé de vous faire vivre mon MDS au quotidien, sans oublier d'aller bien sûr à la rencontre d'autres participants ou membres de l'organisation, jour après jour.Je vais avoir besoin de tout votre soutien pour tenter d'aller au bout de cette aventure. Vous pouvez me le témoigner en m'envoyant des messages sur les réseaux sociaux et notamment Instagram.Enfin si vous voulez ajouter l'image au son de ce podcast, rendez-vous sur le compte Instagram @courseepique.podcast pour suivre la course en photo et en vidéo au quotidien.Place désormais à notre épisode du jour consacré à l'étape solidaire de 9km dans les dunes de Merzouga, au retour à la vie "normale" à Ouarzazate (une douche, enfin !) et aux dernières interviews organisées pendant la visite de l'Association Solidarité Marathon des Sables.Et rendez-vous demain pour un ultime épisode hors-série.Photo : David Gonthier / Cimbaly***Offre partenaire : Découvrez Virtuo, la location de voiture 100% digitale, sur https://www.govirtuo.com/frOffre exclusive pour les auditeurs de Course Epique avec le code COURSEEPIQUE2023 = code d'une valeur de 30€ valable jusqu'au 30/08/2023 inclus pour une location de minimum 1,5 jour et maximum 15 jours. Ne peut être utilisé qu'une seule fois pour une première location d'une voiture avec Virtuo. Rendez-vous sur : https://www.govirtuo.com/frOffre non cumulable et dans la limite des stocks de véhicules disponibles. L'offre est limitée aux 200 premiers participants. Entrez le code dans l'espace dédié lors du paiement.***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course à pied hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/Retrouvez également Course Epique en vidéo sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtubeCourse Épique, un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Marrakech is often the top destination in mind for travellers planning a trip to Morocco, and in today's episode Azdean is joined by Destination Morocco's Operations Manager, Sam, live from Marrakech, to chat about all kinds of activities and recommendations that make a visit there more complete.The central square, Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Bahia Palace, the medina and the Majorelle Gardens are all wonderful starting points. What are some options though after you've spent some quality time in those places, and are ready to see more?Marrakech is a great home base for everything from day hikes in the Atlas Mountains, to exciting desert activities in Agafay, hot air balloon rides from the nearby plains or a day trip to Essaouira. Or you can stay in town and check out the many fascinating museums, which shine a light on Berber culture. Food tours and cooking classes are another great option to keep you busy. Find some new skills to take home with you and make your own tagines!We learn about some of the types of street food you can find, how hot air ballooning fits into your schedule, what to expect and how strenuous the hiking in the Atlas Mountains is, where to find Berber and Jewish cultural sites in Marrakech, the differences between the nearby Agafay Desert and the more remote Merzouga camps in the Sahara Desert, the best time to visit Aït Benhaddou, and whether you should stay overnight in Essaouira.It's a fun conversation with our man on the ground in Marrakech, bringing this vibrant city closer to home for our listeners.Here are some of the activities we cover today:Taking a Moroccan cooking class or cooking tourGoing on a food tour, and/or a street food tour specificallyEnjoying an early morning hot air balloon rideVisiting Berber villages in the Atlas MountainsHiking in the mountainsDiscovering four of the premier museums in MarrkechVisiting the Sahara Desert and kasbahsMaking a side trip to EssaouiraGetting out to the Agafay DesertThis Episode is sponsored by:Travel Anywhere - One stop for all your travel needs.https://www.travelanywhere.travel/Resources Mentioned in this episode:Ep. 10: Balloon Rides over Marrakech and MountainsImlil (the popular Atlas hiking starting base)Aroumd (another Atlas hiking base) Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Berber Museum at Majorelle GardensTiskiwin Museum, MarrakechPhotography MuseumDar El Bacha MuseumTaghazout, fishing and surfing spot near AgadirFollow, Share and Participate:Learn more about the show on our Podcast WebsiteFind beautiful pictures on our Instagram!Help people find us: Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsHelp us grow: Rate us on SpotifyBecome a Guest on the Show!Visit Destination Morocco Travel Agency

Cette semaine Caroline reçoit les Bernayens en Vadrouille pour évoquer le 4L Trophy ! L'objectif ? Traverser l'Espagne, une partie du Maroc dont le désert de Merzouga afin de rejoindre Marrakech, le terme de ce rallye. Pour les aider dans leur aventure : https://linktr.ee/les_bernayens_en_vadrouille

Zu Gast in der siebten Folge von Namastrovje: Barak Oussidi, Gründer von SAHARA YOGA. Als Reiseveranstalter organisiert und betreut Barak seit 2009 Yoga Retreats in Marokko. Damit verwirklicht er seine Vision von nachhaltigem, sinnerfülltem Tourismus und erfüllt sich und den Gästen der Reisen den Traum vom sanften und glichsam majestätischen Zauber der Wüste. Ihre Kraft und Stille zu erleben berührt und verändert — jede*n! Wie Barak das Familienunternehmen leitet, in dem seine 10 Geschwister und weitere 60 Verwandte mitwirken, welche Werte ihn dabei leiten, was ihn inspiriert und antreibt und was die Mitreisenden in der Sahara erwartet: Davon erzählen Barak und seine Lebensgefährtin Rahel Flubacher Lea, die sich im Mai 2023 mit ihrem ENDLOSE WEITE Retreat das erste Mal mit einer Gruppe auf das Abenteuer Wüste begibt. Außerdem unterhalten die drei sich über die Kinderhilfsprojekte, die Sahara Yoga in Merzouga, dem Heimatdorf von Barak unterstützt, das sein Vater 1949 gegründet hat und was sie dort bewegen und wandeln. Schließlich bleibt Zeit, über NORDIC YOGASPIRIT zu sprechen. Wenn das Wüstencamp in der Off-Season geschlossen ist, organisiert Barak seit vielen Jahren in Norddeutschland erfolgreich Yoga Festivals und Events, die durch ihre hingebungsvolle Planung und herzliche Stimmung herausstechen. Zum ENDLOSE WEITE Retreat kannst Du Dich hier anmelden: https://www.sahara-yoga.de/instructors/lea-zubak/ Hier findest Du alle Infos zu Sahara Yoga: https://www.sahara-yoga.de Und hier erfährst Du von den nächsten NORDIC YOGASPIRIT Veranstaltungen: https://nordic-yogaspirit.com Alles über Leas und ihre Retreats, Trainings & Workshops: www.leazubak.com Lea Zubak auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/leazubak Namastrovje auf Instagram: www.instragram.com/namastrovje Credits Aufnahme & Schnitt: Tilmann Ilse https://www.chefrock-studios.com Grafikdesign: Stefanie Discher https://stefaniedischer.de

How to Make $250K Indie Film Look Like $25 Million Blockbuster with Gaelan ConnellEvery once in a while I come across a filmmaker who is just a bit crazier than I am. This is true for writer/director Gaelan Connell who's film Blood Sand and Gold is a true indie film miracle. This mad man decided to raise $250,000 (much of which was out of pocket) and go off and make a big budget action film, just one problem he didn't have a big budget.Yes, I know $250K is a lot of money but it's not enough for what Gaelan was attempting to do. Check this out, Blood Sand and Gold was shot over the course of 58 days across 5 countries and 4 continents! It has Jason Bourne/James Bond style action. I mean it's nuts. Check out the trailer below:I had to have him on the show to reveal his secret sauce on how he was able to accomplish this crazy mission. Not only did he jump on the podcast and drops some MAJOR knowledge bombs, he also wrote up an article laying out his top 5 filmmaking tips. Take a listen to the podcast then read Gaelan's article. Enjoy and get ready to be inspired!Right click here to download the MP3Download on iTunes DirectWatch on IFH YouTube ChannelHere's a behind the scenes look at the indie marvel Blood Sand and Gold.Blood Sand and Gold is a modern day treasure hunt action adventure film. Shot over the course of 58 days across 5 countries (and 4 continents!), the story follows ex-criminal Jack Riordan (Aaron Costa Ganis) and Mave Adams (Monica West) as they hunt down Sir Francis Drake's stolen treasure.So far, everything feels pretty standard, right? Action movie, check. International settings, check. Explosions, desert landscapes, helicopters, and a tiger…check. But wait: We made this whole movie with a budget of less than $250k.Why? We intentionally made Blood Sand and Gold outside of the Hollywood system to prove, firstly, that it can be done, and secondly, that nowadays there's a way to stretch budgets further than indie films ever thought possible. In addition to the (comparatively) minuscule budget, we gave ourselves a challenge: no agents, no managers, no money people, no casting directors. And wouldn't you know it, every insider we approached in Hollywood said,“Sounds cool! Never going to happen.”Blood Sand and Gold premieres March 10, 2017 in select theaters, online and ondemand.  As we discuss in the Podcast, here are some tricks on how we made it happen.Trick 1: Film outside the country.We intentionally shot Blood Sand and Gold in countries outside of the US. Shooting outside of the US is a magical experience. Unlike LA or NY, where seeing a production is as commonplace as grabbing coffee at Starbucks, people in areas where filming is more novel, approach filmmaking as a once in a lifetime experience, which means everyone is willing to pitch in and lend a hand.For example, starting production in Guadalajara Mexico allowed us to garner some early media attention by leading Mexican press, the awesome film commission of Guadalajara helped supply us resources for free (locations, police for action scenes, etc) which allowed us to do huge stunts on a fraction of the budget. It also led to more grassroots cooperation to help with production. People all over the world came out of the woodwork to support our project, whether it was the 200k Mercedes SLS that a friend of a friend in Mexico let us use, or the epic treasure chest prop that a villager in Merzouga, Morocco lent us for the opening sequence of the film.

Moroccans are known for their generous, welcoming hospitality, and their instinct for making visitors feel at home. Traveler and podcast listener Pablo Juarez is here today to confirm this, having just returned from Morocco scarcely a week before the recording, in mid-October of 2022.It was the first trip there for Pablo and his partner Harmony, and it was full of pleasant surprises. From the food, the generosity, the riads, the landscape and most of all, the people, Morocco was at once modern and wonderfully traditional.Even experienced travellers turn to tour companies from time to time, to help them get the best out of their vacation, and have access to places and experiences they otherwise would have never known about. The great thing is you can combine a guided tour with some of your own independent sightseeing, it doesn't have to be all one or the other. Pablo and Harmony were hosted by Destination Morocco for 4 days of their 18 day trip, taking the desert tour through Fès, Merzouga, Marrakech, Ifrane, Dades Valley,  the Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, with tour director Ilyas (from Episode 12).Having some prior knowledge of Morocco, thanks to the podcast, helped complement the guided tour once they were actually there. The show provided a solid foundation for what to expect and how to prepare.Pablo describes their riads in great detail: hot tubs, pools, rooftop patios, and lounges where you can meet the other guests, who rarely number more than 7 or 8 in total. "It feels like you're visiting with a family member or friend. We ate so much amazing food in Morocco," he says.Thank you to Pablo for sharing his journey with us, and encouraging more people to discover this amazing land.Experiences you're about to share:Visiting the Hassan II Mosque: what it's like inside, the way the light comes into the spaces.A touching story from Aït Benhaddou, and an experience that you don't find in other large group tours.The fascinating experience of learning about hand-woven rugs at the Ouaouzguite Rugs Cooperative, getting to try it himself and how long the entire process can take.What might be an "Omelette with drippy meat" ?!Devouring stone-baked bread, off the beaten path.Discovering hidden underwater aquifers, in caves that have existed for centuries.This Episode is sponsored by:Travel Anywhere - One stop for all your travel needs.https://www.travelanywhere.travel/Resources Mentioned in this episode:Pablo Juarez on InstagramEp. 12 Ilias, Tour GuideEp. 7 Xavier, EssaouiraFollow, Share and Participate:Learn more about the show on our Podcast WebsiteFind beautiful pictures on our Instagram!Help people find us: Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsHelp us grow: Rate us on SpotifyBecome a Guest on the Show!Visit Destination Morocco Travel Agency

Bienvenue dans ce dernier épisode hors-série consacré au Marathon des Sables ! L'occasions de revenir sur la 6e étape de samedi, une étape non chronométrée mais malgré tout disqualificative pour tout coureur qui n'irait pas au terme de ces 7,7km dans les dunes de Merzouga.A l'issue de cette ultime étape, l'ensemble des coureurs a pu monter dans un bus en direction de Ouarzazate. Ils ont eu la joie de retrouver leur hôtel et des plaisirs très simples, qu'ils n'avaient plus goûtés depuis 7 jours, avant de se voir remettre le lendemain leur t-shirt de finisher.Vous retrouverez dans cet épisode Claude Dartois bien sûr, mais aussi Laurence Klein, triple vainqueur du Marathon des Sables, l'aventurier Stéven Le Hyaric, des coureurs anonymes ou encore Emmanuel, qui travaille au sein de l'organisation de ce Marathon des Sables. Le mot de la fin reviendra à Mérile Robert qui a tant partagé avec nous, au fil des épisodes de ce hors-série.Merci à tous pour vos retours exceptionnels sur ce format et votre bienveillance. Je suis heureux d'avoir pu vous faire vivre cette course par le prisme de ceux qui les vivent.Photo : Josue Fernandez**Course Epique vous propose du samedi 26 mars au lundi 4 avril un format hors-série quotidien, pour suivre le Marathon des Sables, jour après jour.Vous pourrez suivre cette grande aventure de 250km et 7 jours de course, du point de vue de 4 coureuses et coureurs, aux profils très complémentaires : Claude Dartois, ancien participant de Koh-Lanta, qui s'essaye pour la 1ère fois au Marathon des Sables cette année.Course Epique suit également Mérile Robert, qui prend le départ de la course pour la 6e fois cette année, lui qui a fini sur la 3ème marche du podium de l'édition 2021 (un exploit qu'il avait déjà réalisé en 2018). Mérile va à nouveau jouer, à n'en pas douter, le haut du classement.Enfin, nous suivons ensemble la course de Frédéric de Lanouvelle, un habitué des ultra-trails et déjà finisher de 3 Marathon des Sables, qui va courir cette année avec sa fille de 16 ans, Cécile. Une aventure familiale déjà très forte en émotions pour tous les 2.***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/ Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Le Rallye des gazelles, un raid hors-pistes automobile qui a lieu chaque année depuis 30 ans dans le désert marocain, s'achève officiellement ce samedi avec la remise des prix. Le Rallye des gazelles a pour particularité d'être réservé aux femmes. Parmi elles, une majorité de Françaises et une poignée de Marocaines. Cinq binômes sur près de 200 équipages. La société marocaine évolue, mais le sport reste à la traîne. Les obstacles sont nombreux et les mentalités ont du mal à évoluer.  Reportage de Sarah-Lou Bakouche, à proximité de Merzouga.

It may be your first time to Morocco, or you simply may want to cover as much as you can on your trip, in an organized, hassle-free way. Many travellers to Morocco choose a guided tour as the best way to see the country and come away with a real, vivid understanding for what they've experienced.There are of course all kinds of options available, from focusing on specific areas of Morocco, to pursuing certain themes like perhaps food or outdoor activities, and lengths of a few days to two weeks or longer.Azdean recommends 10 days as the ideal length, to see much of the sights, capture the variety, have enough time yet not feel too rushed. But it's your trip, you determine your preferences, and a good tour company will work together with you to make it a reality.You're about to learn:How to book a tour.Options for add-ons and personalization, lots of flexibility.The options for getting around the cities and between cities.What's included in a typical tour, and what you need to prepare for that may not be included.Medication and supplies you may find helpful.Attractions and activities to see along the way.About camping under the stars in Merzouga desert.How to ride a camel!The role that tour guides play throughout your trip.How to acclimatize to the food.Guidance about cancellations, documentation and travel insurance.This episode gives a great overview of the details of visiting Morocco, and will take the trip that's in your mind a big step towards becoming reality.This Episode is sponsored by:Travel Anywhere - One stop for all your travel needs.https://www.travelanywhere.travel/Resources Mentioned in this episode:Sample Tour ItineraryCasablanca    Chefchaouen, the "blue pearl"    Fès    Ifrane, "The Switzerland of Morocco"Ziz river and Gorge CanyonMerzouga desert    Camping under the stars EssaouiraFollow, Share and Participate:Learn more about the show on our Podcast WebsiteFind beautiful pictures on our Instagram!Help people find us: Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsHelp us grow: Rate us on SpotifyBecome a Guest on the Show!Visit Destination Morocco Travel Agency

TTB 161: Morocco and the Sahara Desert w/ Bob and Elliot  Bob and Elliot head off to the Sahara Desert to explore, eat, hike, and stargaze their way across Morocco. We had an unforgettable and seamless experience made possible by the incredible team athttps://www.facebook.com/berberadventuretours/?__cft__[0]=AZUNMZWxvVHT2HO__UHW_dzBWgGKOFDrNIFXjphhbPzJTQTyKF8IvChxjGVBgEWdkiT2ZDbpKlFg7EYEhJMp-OK_w5hwhFzER9RBBSzPP7Wl66O9TMtFr4gm5rjMy8_LOfLlSmn_lb6PQnDp0CE0zmRX&__tn__=kK-R ( Berber Adventure Tours). We hiked the soft sand dunes to a serene oasis during sunset, rode ATVs through the Sahara Desert, steered camels from the ancient Berber village of Merzouga, had fresh seafood in the coastal town of Essaouira, toured through the Atlas Mountains and lively city of Marrakech, and learned about ancient Berber culture under an illuminated night sky filled with shooting stars! It was a spectacular trip from start to finish!  Learn More About Our Guest: Book your own trip ASAP! Tours are available as early as February!!  http://berberadventuretours.com/ (http://berberadventuretours.com/) @berber_adventure_tours @notscaredofthejetlag @hassan_merzouga_trekking The Travelers Blueprint is more than just a podcast with consulting services that allow you to Become Your Own Travel Agent! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! Just sign up for all the latest TTB news and guest information at http://www.thetravelersblueprint@gmail.com (www.thetravelersblueprint.com) For Travel Consulting Services w/ Bob: https://thetravelersblueprint.com/travel-consulting (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/travel-consulting) Our Private Community on Facebook is a great way to have your travel questions be heard and speak directly to us. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260677938112800 (The Travelers Blueprint Community) For less than a cup of coffee you can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. Please consider becoming a Patron by signing up here: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint (https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint) Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

MARATHON DES SABLES 2021 sufrió ayer el tercer accidente mortal de su historia. Un corredor francés de unos 50 años sufrió ayer sobre las 5PM un infarto en las dunas de Merzouga. Pese a la inmediata atención de compañeros primero y medicos organizacion llegados en helicoptero despues, fallecio. Alex Fraguela ha sido el primer español en las metas de Sables 2018-19. Un privilegio repasar con el lo ocurrido y como podemos prevenir una aituacion asi. Mäs info en CARRERASDEMONTANA.COM

MARATHON DES SABLES 2021 sufrió ayer el tercer accidente mortal de su historia. Un corredor francés de unos 50 años sufrió ayer sobre las 5PM un infarto en las dunas de Merzouga. Pese a la inmediata atención de compañeros primero y medicos organizacion llegados en helicoptero despues, fallecio. Alex Fraguela ha sido el primer español en las metas de Sables 2018-19. Un privilegio repasar con el lo ocurrido y como podemos prevenir una aituacion asi. Mäs info en CARRERASDEMONTANA.COM

Hassan nació en el desierto en una familia nómada. La vida lo llevó a asentarse en un pueblo llamado Merzouga donde montó una una riad y una agencia de viajes. En este episodio nos cuenta su conmovedora historia y nos guia por todo el pais. Si queres conocer mas sobre Hassan y su emprendimientos podes entrar a: http://www.saharatours4x4.com http://darhassan.com Podés seguir el podcast en IG @guiadeviajespodcast Y podés encontrarme en IG @intiyo

Join me on a 3 day tour of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. We'll visit Ben Haddou, Oaurzazate, The Todra and Dades Valleys, Merzouga and have a very windy night among the dunes and stars.  Reverie by Robert John, Night at Sahara Dune by Lobo Loco and TMI by Big Ups are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Support the show

Following on from Episode 15.5, and the short story "You Don't Believe In God?" I return to our round the world backpacking trip from 2016 and pick up where that last short story left off... In Morocco, disembarking an all-night bus in Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara.If you enjoy this story, and especially if you’d care to hear more like it, please do let me know via e-mail at Onestepbeyond@ijamming.net, where you can also subscribe to the newsletter. Or, find One Step Beyond on social media at:Instagram is OneStepBeyondPodcastFacebook is One Step Beyond with Tony FletcherTwitter is OneStepBeyondP1And your host can be found here:tonyfletcher.net Incidental music for the short story "Saharan Sundown":"Amazigh" "Sidi Rabi" and "Live Improv" by Brahim Frigbane"Marhaba" by Lahcen Akil"Ismar Kkis" and "Tighoufiwin" by Imdukal'N' El Hussain SafirAll used under a Creative Commons License via the Free Music ArchiveNoel Fletcher's YouTube Vlog "Sahara Desert" from January 2016Noel Fletcher's Extended Placebo EP with artwork from Dar Tafouyte and the Sahara Desert of Erg ChebbiThe Dar Tafouyte guesthouse in Takoujte, Merzouga. Also mentioned in this Episode:Greetings from Somewhere podcastAleksander Doba obituarySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/onestepbeyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

durée : 00:14:17 - Il Gondoliere Veneziano - Holger Falk, Nuovo Aspetto, Merzouga

The second of the dunes accounts, this tale describes two visits to Morocco's Merzouga sand hills

Dans ce 41ème épisode, Camille nous parle de son voyage au Maroc

Aos 74 anos, o surfista e fotógrafo que rodou o mundo e chegou a morar dentro de uma canoa na Amazônia conta como encara a velhice Tito já esteve em mais de 100 países, espalhados pelos 5 continentes. Atravessou desertos, florestas, montanhas e morou dentro de alguns veículos, de Kombis a barcos. Ao 74 anos, ele viveu várias vidas em uma, tendo assumido as mais diversas profissões para possibilitar o estilo de vida itinerante: foi jornalista, fotógrafo, shaper, lavador de pratos e carpinteiro. Quando se instalou na Amazônia, morou em uma canoa e produziu reportagens para o programa Globo Ecologia, mas, mais do que ambições profissionais, a vontade de Tito sempre foi desfrutar e contemplar a natureza: "Trabalho para justificar estar tendo tanto prazer em ver". Responsável por registros fotográficos únicos do começo da cena do surf nacional, reunidos no livro Arpoador Surf Club, Tito mantém o espírito aventureiro que o levou a pegar ondas ao redor do mundo, mas lamenta que o corpo não sustente o mesmo pique. "A gente vai ficando decrépito, é natural da vida", diz. Em conversa com a Trip ele fala sobre a sua trajetória múltipla, trabalho, envelhecimento e o amor dentro de seu estilo de vida peculiar. [IMAGE=https://revistatrip.uol.com.br/upload/2020/10/5f933fe8d9efa/tito-rosemberg-tripfm-m1.jpg; CREDITS=Arquivo pessoal; LEGEND=Tito Rosemberg no Arpoador, no Rio de Janeiro, em 1968] Trip. Carlos Probst, que foi seu companheiro no rali Camel Trophy, certa vez disse sobre você: "Para muita gente a vida é um arco-íris com um pote de ouro no final, e as pessoas ficam na correria para chegar nesse pote. O Tito é o cara que fica curtindo o arco-íris". Você se vê assim, como alguém que entendeu que a jornada é muito mais interessante do que o destino?  Tito Rosemberg. Isso é meio clichê, mas é verdade. É um clichê que incorporei talvez de tanto ter lido Sidarta [livro de Hermann Hesse] quando garoto, que é um livro sobre a vida, sobre partir, viajar, viver o presente e diversas coisas. Sidarta foi barqueiro, foi contador, foi amante da rainha. Ele teve uma vida enorme e variada. Eu soube logo, desde garoto, que a minha vida seria diferente. Eu pegava onda no Arpoador com aquela classe média, burguesa, da zona sul, mas, ao contrário da maioria, eu era politicamente engajado. O mesmo jipe que de manhã levava a prancha para o Arpoador para pegar onda, à tarde levou o corpo do Edson Luís, aquele estudante que foi assassinado, do velório na Câmara dos Deputados até o Cemitério São João Batista, pois o pessoal da área política da UNE tinha me pedido para carregar o caixão dele. Eu sempre transitei, pegava onda e fazia teatro com um grupo bem progressista da época. Gostava dessa vida eclética, dessa troca de coisas. Quando você pensa que eu sou surfista, eu sou ator. Quando você pensa que eu sou ator, eu sou ativista político. Quando você pensa que eu sou ativista político, eu sou um alienado de mochila viajando. Eu gosto de estar em todos os mundos, sempre fui muito antenado e isso só me trouxe prazer. Dalai Lama diz que o homem trabalha a vida inteira para conseguir o dinheiro para pagar pela medicina que vai curar ele quando estiver velho. Eu nunca tinha lido o Dalai Lama, mas eu já pensava isso. É uma coisa existencialista. Quando eu era garoto tentava entender o Sartre, o Camus, era metido a Beatnik no Arpoador, ficava nas pedras usando um correntão grandão no pescoço. Gostava dessa vida natural, na praia, mas ao mesmo tempo meio deprê, meio intelectual, e cresci nesse meio de campo. Nunca fui intelectual e também nunca fui deslumbrado. Uma das grandes tristezas que eu tenho é de ter sido parte do movimento hippie sem ter sido hippie, porque eu não consigo me enquadrar em nenhum time, nenhum clube, nenhuma tribo ou nenhuma seita. Eu sou ateu, não tenho religião, mas eu tenho todas as religiões. E não tenho também nenhuma profissão, mas me orgulho de ter tido tantas profissões, de um dia ter sido a pessoa de comunicações sociais e relações internacionais da Funai, e no outro morar numa Kombi na Califórnia pegando onda. Para mim, tudo igual. Não consegui nunca descobrir quem eu era e, felizmente, continuo ainda buscando. [IMAGE=https://revistatrip.uol.com.br/upload/2020/10/5f93401ce3e38/tito-rosemberg-tripfm-m2.jpg; CREDITS=Arquivo pessoal; LEGEND=Em 1970, Tito Rosemberg posa em Serra Nevada, cordilheira da Califórnia, nos Estados Unidos] LEIA TAMBÉM: Como um grupo de amigos transformou a Prainha no maior santuário para o surf no RJ A sua ligação com o mar parece ter um peso na sua história, seja como banhista, como surfista ou como fotógrafo. E hoje você vê o mar da janela da sua casa, no Rio Grande do Norte. Você sente uma necessidade de estar perto do mar? Eu tenho essa fixação no mar desde criança. Nasci na Urca e meu irmão mais velho era muito doente quando garoto, minha mãe ia cuidar dele no hospital todo dia. De manhã cedo ela me deixava com um cacho de bananas junto com os salva-vidas da praia da Urca e eu ficava naquela praia maravilhosa – sem poluição naquela época – até ela voltar do hospital à tarde. Os salva-vidas me davam água e eu comia banana e ficava brincando na areia da praia com dois anos de idade. Isso é uma coisa que influencia muito o caráter, a personalidade, a alma de uma pessoa. Depois a minha família se mudou para Copacabana, a um quarteirão do mar, e eu vivia na praia. Com sete anos eu entrava dentro d'água ajudando os salva-vidas – porque eu ficava lá levando papo, metido a machão sentado com eles no posto, que era uma barraca na praia – e, quando tinha alguém se afogando, eles saiam correndo e eu ia atrás. Mais tarde na vida eu salvei muitas pessoas e é uma coisa estranha que eu poderia dizer: que o mar já tentou levar diversas pessoas e eu consegui tirar, talvez eu tenha essa dívida com ele. Minha mãe me falou várias vezes que eu ia morrer no mar. Espero que não seja, porque se afogar deve ser uma morte horrível, mas ela dizia que eu ia morrer no mar de tanto que eu me expunha às ondas. Quando garoto eu pegava onda grande. Depois eu fiquei mais inteligente, comecei a pegar ondas menores, e me diverti muito com isso. E velejei muito, levei um barco do Rio até Punta del Este, sem motor. Tive o meu próprio veleiro, um de 27 pés na Baía de Guanabara, e viajava dez vezes mais longe do que era permitido pela Marinha. Também tive um barco emprestado durante três anos na Baía da Ilha Grande, de 42 pés. Velejei muito na Europa com amigos. A vela também me seduz muito.  [IMAGE=https://revistatrip.uol.com.br/upload/2020/10/5f93403d7d0b8/tito-rosemberg-tripfm-m3.jpg; CREDITS=Arquivo pessoal; LEGEND=Tito Rosemberg em viagem ao Deserto do Saara, na Argélia, em 1988] LEIA TAMBÉM: Para Amyr Klink, a quarentena provocará uma mudança de valores Quando eu fui morar na Amazônia descobri que esse fascínio que eu tinha não era pelo mar, era pela água, pelos grandes corpos de água. Eu entrei num êxtase ao ver aquela quantidade de água, o Rio Amazonas gigantesco, o Rio Negro, você vê a outra margem tão longe, quando vê. Ali eu me senti muito integrado. Comprei uma canoa de seis metros, pequenininha, fiz um tetinho nela e passei quase dois anos viajando pelo Rio Negro, fazendo matérias para o Globo Ecologia, mas, para dizer o certo, bundando muito. O que eu mais gosto de fazer é bundar, ficar passeando, curtir, ver as coisas. Eu sou um voyer da natureza, adoro ficar olhando, então trabalho para justificar estar tendo tanto prazer em ver. E a natureza na Amazônia me seduziu, eu fiquei totalmente enlouquecido. Saía viajando na canoa e quando chegava à noite eu parava na margem, entrava no Igarapé, amarrava a canoa numa árvore e dormia tranquilamente. Eu botava o mosquiteiro, dormia a dez centímetros da água e os peixes boi vinham, chegavam bem perto, os botos. Tive a oportunidade de viver uma vida paradisíaca. Mas com sofrimentos. Não vamos dizer também que tudo é maravilha, porque as dificuldades estão lá. Quando cheguei na Califórnia em 1970 eu comprei uma Kombi e dormia nela, e eu não tinha dinheiro para comprar comida. Passei um inverno inteiro sem pegar onda porque eu não tinha força nem para remar. Aí eu consegui um emprego, consegui me alimentar melhor, voltei a pegar onda. São experiências mágicas e eu me orgulho de todas as merdas que eu fiz, os lugares horríveis que eu me meti, as coisas que eu imaginei que fossem ser maravilhosas e se tornaram a maior furada. Faz parte da vida. Mesmo que dê errado serve de lição para alguma coisa, né? [IMAGE=https://revistatrip.uol.com.br/upload/2020/10/5f93409c308e7/tito-rosemberg-tripfm-m4.jpg; CREDITS=Arquivo pessoal; LEGEND=Tito Rosemberg em visita ao Rio Futaleufú, em meio à cordilheira dos Andes, do Chile, em 2004] Em uma entrevista para a Trip em 1987 você declarou que estava meio decepcionado com as mulheres, meio desiludido. Naquela altura você já tinha vivido dois casamentos, com duas mulheres estrangeiras, uma americana e uma irlandesa. De lá para cá, o que você aprendeu com relação às mulheres? As pessoas, sem um gênero específico, são muito ligadas à imagem, à aparência, a como os outros as veem. Para mim é difícil até encontrar amigo, o que dirá uma companheira. Viajei de Kombi, de moto, de barco, sempre sozinho, e não é que eu não goste de gente. Pelo contrário, eu sou gregário, adoro contar histórias. É porque as pessoas têm dificuldade em me acompanhar. A minha trajetória é peculiar e eu entendo que seja difícil. Por exemplo, eu me apaixonei por uma pessoa que queria dar a volta no mundo. Aí a gente começou a viajar, viajar, viajar, e um dia ela falou: "Não dá para a gente parar um pouco?". Há um processo de amaciamento das pessoas com a idade e isso cria um distanciamento. As pessoas querem uma casa, "vamos ter um lugar", "vamos ter um quintal", "vamos ter um cachorro", sabe? Eu não quero bicho, eu quero viajar. Bicho dá trabalho, é âncora, filho é âncora. Eu nunca tive filho por causa disso. Eu tenho problema com responsabilidade, de ficar responsável por uma criança, ou por um cachorro, um gato. Foi difícil e devo dizer que demorou 69 anos para eu encontrar uma alma gêmea. E encontrei uma mulher de São Paulo, do Tatuapé, que me completou, porque ela chegou e falou: "Não tenho interesse nenhum em ter filho". Quando eu falei que eu adoraria morar num motorhome, ela disse que também adoraria. Uma mulher que não quer ter filhos, que quer casar e morar num motorhome, eu não deixo ir embora tão facilmente, né? Felizmente, depois de um processo de sedução longo e pedregoso, deu certo e nós estamos casados há quatro anos. E nós nos sentimos muito, muito, muito felizes mesmo quando a gente pega o nosso motorhome – finalmente conseguimos comprar um motorhome velhinho na França – e vamos passar três meses no Marrocos, acampando nas montanhas, nas dunas, longe das cidades, longe dos campings, no meio da natureza. E aí você vê que realmente dá certo. Aos 69 anos consegui encontrar uma parceria pela qual estou verdadeiramente apaixonado. [IMAGE=https://revistatrip.uol.com.br/upload/2020/10/5f9340cf5509d/tito-rosemberg-tripfm-m5.jpg; CREDITS=Arquivo pessoal; LEGEND=Tito Rosemberg posa no meio do Salar de Uyuni, na Bolívia, na viagem que fez em 2011] LEIA TAMBÉM: Marcello Serpa: de Cannes ao Havaí Você está falando dos 69 anos como um momento importante com esse encontro e me dá vontade de saber mais como é que você está curtindo essa fase da vida. Você está com 74. Como estão sendo as dores e as delícias dessa fase? Olha, eu sei exatamente o que representa ter 74 anos porque, ao contrário de outras pessoas que ficaram velhas pegando onda, eu tive limitações. Com 71, 72 eu tive que botar uma prótese no fêmur. Vai limitando. Agora já estou precisando de uma outra prótese no outro fêmur, da perna direita. A gente vai ficando decrépito, é natural da vida, também não posso querer ter uma vida eterna. Para fazer tudo o que eu quero fazer certamente eu deveria viver até os 150, mas não vai dar. É maravilhosa pero curta. Eu quero morrer velho, mas o mais jovem possível. O meu corpo tem 74 anos mal vividos porque eu sou diabético, tenho hipertensão e insuficiência renal crônica, e eu causei todas estas doenças pela vida que eu tive. Uma pessoa que vive 15 anos dentro de carros e barcos, que tipo de comida pode comer? Pipoca, batata frita de pacote. Como é que você atravessa o Saara? Com uma caixa de salame, porque o salame aguenta calor, aguenta qualquer coisa. Eu digo que eu inventei a dieta microbiótica, só micróbio. E tudo isso que eu comi me fez um puta mal, estou pagando o preço pela vida que eu tive. Mas um dos meus médicos me falou: "Cara, não reclama, os meus outros pacientes estão muito piores do que você e ficaram a vida inteira num escritório". LEIA TAMBÉM: Luiz Mendes pensa sobre a ideia de a velhice ser a melhor idade Eu me lembro que quando garoto eu olhava os adultos, meus tios, parentes, pais dos meus amigos, e todos os homens tinham amantes. Eu dizia: "Eu quero ser diferente, ter amante é uma hipocrisia". Preferia morar sozinho, participar de qualquer tipo de loucura sexual, mas não ter amante, que é muito brega. Eu nunca queria ser brega, minha adolescência toda foi essa: "Não permitais, senhores dos céus, que eu seja brega". Consegui! Lá pelo 50, 60, eu disse: "Porra, estou adulto e não fiquei um canastrão". Agora o desafio é como chegar aos 70, 80, sem ser amargo, azedo, mal humorado, depressivo, como a maioria dos velhos que estão por aí. Porque perderam a vida. Eles abdicaram dos seus sonhos e envelheceram sabendo que vão morrer e não fizeram nada do que queriam. Eu me preocupei em sempre estar com a conta zerada. Se eu morrer hoje, conversando contigo, vou morrer em paz. Pelo menos eu fiz tudo o que eu tive vontade. Tenho muitos projetos, me preocupei em ser um realizador dos meus sonhos. Não consegui realizar uma grande revista, um grande jornal, um grande livro, um grande porra nenhuma, mais vivi a minha arte e a vida. Não consegui ser um grande artista, mas tento viver a vida de forma artística, criativa e talvez por isso eu não tenha me tornado um velho chato, estressado, sempre reclamando. Um dos maiores tesões que eu tenho hoje em dia é quando um cara mais jovem diz: "Dá para chegar com 74 nesse pique?". Eu quero estar quite com a vida todo dia. [IMAGE=https://revistatrip.uol.com.br/upload/2020/10/5f9341176544d/tito-rosemberg-tripfm-m6.jpg; CREDITS=Arquivo pessoal; LEGEND=Em 2019, Tito Rosemberg visitou Merzouga, uma aldeia no meio do Saara Marroquino] Eu recebi aqui no programa o pensador e líder indígena Ailton Krenak e ele comparou a pandemia que estamos vivendo com uma bronca que uma mãe dá nos seus filhos. É como se a Terra fosse a mãe, nós os filhos e a pandemia fosse um alerta, um puxão de orelha que nos faz repensar a forma que estamos vivendo no planeta. Agora muita gente tem perguntado quando é que tudo volta ao normal, mas é o normal que estava levando a gente pro buraco. Qual é a sua visão sobre esse momento? Olha, eu não tenho a menor dúvida de que isso é vingança da natureza. Já está evidenciado que, quanto maior o desmatamento, mais vírus e bactérias e coisas que estão absolutamente organizadas, em vida pacífica na natureza, entrarão em contato conosco. Vários cientistas brasileiros estão avisando que a destruição da Amazônia vai liberar uma quantidade enorme de vírus e bactérias que vivem lá e que estão quietinhos, numa boa, e que virão nos perseguir no futuro. Eu fiquei muito triste que quando começou a quarentena surgiu esta expressão "novo normal". Cara, 74 anos e eu continuo um idiota e inocente, porque eu acreditei em novo normal, em novos paradigmas, "vai mudar tudo", "as empresas todas vão se tocar". Nada disso, vai continuar tudo absolutamente igual! A criação de gado, o desmatamento. As pessoas fazem "segunda-feira sem carne", mas devia ser o oposto, a segunda-feira com carne, e todos os outros dias sem. Porque a pecuária é hoje um dos maiores criminosos do planeta. O Brasil tem mais boi do que gente, deveríamos controlar isso. Eu acho que a Covid-19 era inevitável be outras piores virão. Só não sei se eu ainda vou estar por aqui.

Episode 24: Morocco Part 5: Merzouga And The Sahara DesertThis week we remember arguably our lowest point of the trip dealing with mechanical disasters with the van, before remembering arguably our highlight of the trip, taking a camel ride out to the Sahara Desert! All before making a dash for the border before our van insurance expired! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com

Come to the Caribbean    The Eloise TrioL'Ïle Fantastique -Série TV     Gene Levitt   1977Anna Macao   The Eloise TrioJe Suis Une Île    Halo MaudI Walked With a Zombie (Vaudou)   Jacques Tourneur   1943Die Die Die (Invocation - Zepaules)     Destiné Jeanleon    Haiti VaudouCoumbite (Suite no. 1)    Frantz CasseusAiguise l'aire de cette île    Pierre BastienLord of the Flies    Peter Brook   1963Pattes de mouches    Jean-Claude VannierLes gardes volent au secours du roi     Jean-Claude VannierFragment #2     MerzougaNarration    Count Ossie And The Mystic Revelation Of RastafariJamaica Day    FactionTales From Kiribati Island    Roberto Musci - Giovanni Venosta - Chris CutlerSavage Sea    The Pop GroupInaccessible Island   Nico MotteLes garçons sauvages    Bertrand Mandico   2017Zug Island   Kyle Hall & KeroLes Iles ("The Islands")    Lise Garnier   Phonetic Poetry On Spatialism    1962Island Of Woods    Ryuichi SakamotoJavan's Call   Darkstar    Foam Island

Il y a une bonne dizaine d'année, un jeune garçon de 14 ans nommé Kudous, part de son village de Tinghir, village du sud situé près de Ouarzazate et des Dunes de Merzouga. A 14 ans, sans le sou, il décide de tenter sa chance à Marrakech, la ville touristique du royaume par excellence... https://bit.ly/2QfrNy9

After a shorter day of birding host Ed Pullen talks about birding around Merzouga, a town on the edge of the Sahara that caters to tourists wanting a taste of the desert. Birding was great, seeing the Sahara was great, and having a shorter day was timely.  Check out BirdBanter.com for a post with photos and more details.  Good Birding. Good Day!

"Jesus is not cursing the rich, the joyful, the full; rather he is saying that those things are their own reward. But they are not signs of God's blessing or symbols of their own faithfulness. This is definitely not the prosperity Gospel." The Rev. E. Suzanne Wille preaches on the sixth Sunday after the Epiphany (July 17, 2019). Readings: Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1; 1 Cor. 15:12-20; Lk. 6: 17-26 Image: "Merzouga, Morocco, 19:26" by Christiaan Triebert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/christiaantriebert/), distributed under a CC BY-NC license.

Von der Multikulti-Stadt Marrakesch, einer Zwei-Tages-Wanderung auf den höchsten Berg Nordafrikas bis zur Übernachtung in der Wüste. Über das alles sprechen wir in dieser Podcastfolge. Wir verraten außerdem, was euch bei einem marokkanischem Hammam erwartet und was ihr in Marokko unbedingt tun und lassen solltet. Taucht ein in ein Märchenland mit Schlangenbeschwörern, Kamelen, Oasen und hohen Bergen. In Teil 2 erfahrst du: • Über unsere 2 Tages-Wanderung im Atlas-Gebirge auf den höchsten Berg Nordafrikas. • Die Filmstadt in der Wüste: Aid Ben Haddou! • Unsere Übernachtung in der Wüste bei Merzouga. • Über unsere Fahrt durch das Dadestal. • Viele Optimizer-Tipps als Zusammenfassung.

George Clinton & Parliament (2018) African Head Charge Sunny Levine (2018) Wilhelm Kempff Wes Montgomery John Foxx & The Maths (John Foxx from Ultravox) Modern Eon Werner Herzog (spoken word) Julian Cope Actress x London Contemporary Orchestra (2018) Merzouga (2018) Marc Behrens Billy Gomberg

The piano is an anti-nomadic instrument. It is often sitting in the same room for decades surviving several generations of a family, silently (or not) witnessing their histories. In interaction with the room-climate the piano is slowly changing over the decades. It is a kind of time-travel-instrument shaped by time and space. Sound artists Eva Poepplein and Janko Hanushevsky (aka Merzouga) played and recorded three aged pianos inside their rooms. They are not pianists and used the pianos as sound-generators. In interviews they unearthed as much of the pianos’ histories and made field-recordings of the rooms and the immediate space around them (the garden, the street). The stories they collected inspired the composition’s three movements, one dedicated to each of the pianos. Articolul Withering Sounds (excerpt) apare prima dată în SEMI SILENT.

I do suggest you reconsider this particular destination, Traveler. Most places on Mars are dangerous, but the desert holds threats no human can survive. Radiation beats down from above, subterranean predators rumble below, and before you lies nothing but sand and heat and time. And behind you… do you see that growing shadow in the distance, Traveler? It is always there. And depending on how you play your cards it may be your only way out… or the most dire threat of all. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description.) Want Penumbra shirts, posters, and pins? We have a merch store! https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-penumbra-podcast We're an independent team that needs your help to keep making these stories. Support us on Patreon and you can get episodes early, actor scripts, commentary tracks, behind-the-scenes goodies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast We'd like to thank our Patreon supporters, without whom The Penumbra Podcast would not be possible. Thank you so, so much. A list of those heroes can be found at the bottom of this page: http://www.thepenumbrapodcast.com/about/ On staff at the Penumbra: Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Mikaela Buckley -- Promotional artist, Script editor Alice Chuang -- Head of Design Scott Galica -- Recording engineer Sophie Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Noah Simes -- Production manager, Script editor Grahame Turner -- Script editor Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music This episode's cast: Chloe Cunha (Vespa), Sarah Gazdowicz (Buddy), Joshua Ilon (Juno), William Schuller (Rasbach), Alexander Stravinsky (Jacket) Transcript: A transcript of the spoken lines in this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vS4GiNKHRM0CVv-GJvanL4R0-u-Cmr5uG5pw1M2UQsc Production scripts with behind-the-scenes direction, character insights, notes for actors, and ridiculous jokes are available on Patreon at the $7 level. (Transcript by Avi Meehan.) Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657 “Noisy_Miner_Chick_FeedMe.wav” by digifishmusic https://freesound.org/people/digifishmusic/sounds/83295/ “Male Inhale scream 6” by jorickhoofd https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/180299/ “rocks dropped tumble 2.wav” by Halleck https://freesound.org/people/Halleck/sounds/121702/ “traditional moroccan live music” by Eelke https://freesound.org/people/Eelke/sounds/266645/ “Metal dumpster opening and closing” by VlatkoBlazek https://freesound.org/people/VlatkoBlazek/sounds/319645/ “Berber players in Merzouga” by alfdroid https://freesound.org/people/alfdroid/sounds/146812/ “Glass shatter mix” by qubodup https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/219940/ “Chairscrape10.wav” by sinatra314 https://freesound.org/people/sinatra314/sounds/58448/ “Glass-hit.flac” by Craxic https://freesound.org/people/Craxic/sounds/204118/ “Party then screams.wav” by FreqMan https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23155/ “Party then screams 2.wav” by FreqMan https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23154/ “Panic.wav” by Erdie https://freesound.org/people/Erdie/sounds/165613/ “Scared crowd” by unchaz https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150961/ “assorted_crashing.aiff” by nothavama https://freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172498/ “RunningPast.wav” by edwar64896 https://freesound.org/people/edwar64896/sounds/250940/ Arabian Jam Out by copperhead (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/copperhead/55126 Ft: Blake, Norm Peterson,Robert Siekawitch Blue Mermaid by Alex (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/54820 Ft: Blue Wave Theory Sudden Goodbye by Alex (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/43002 Ft: TheDice Trigger Warnings: Sudden loud noises Depictions of xenophobia and classism Slavery and forced incarceration Gunfire and explosions Alcohol use Violence and threats of violence Death Claustrophobic spaces Blood and gore Depictions of extreme illness (both physical and mental) Violence towards animal-like monsters

Many seekers of the Sahara sands head out for short jaunts from Marrakesh, Morocco, but experiencing the real desert, means a visit to Merzouga.

How to Make $250K Indie Film Look Like $25 Million Blockbuster with Gaelan ConnellEvery once in a while I come across a filmmaker who is just a bit crazier than I am. This is true for writer/director Gaelan Connell who's film Blood Sand and Gold is a true indie film miracle. This mad man decided to raise $250,000 (much of which was out of pocket) and go off and make a big budget action film, just one problem he didn't have a big budget.Yes, I know $250K is a lot of money but it's not enough for what Gaelan was attempting to do. Check this out, Blood Sand and Gold was shot over the course of 58 days across 5 countries and 4 continents! It has Jason Bourne/James Bond style action. I mean it's nuts. Check out the trailer below:I had to have him on the show to reveal his secret sauce on how he was able to accomplish this crazy mission. Not only did he jump on the podcast and drops some MAJOR knowledge bombs, he also wrote up an article laying out his top 5 filmmaking tips. Take a listen to the podcast then read Gaelan's article. Enjoy and get ready to be inspired!Right click here to download the MP3Download on iTunes DirectWatch on IFH YouTube ChannelHere's a behind the scenes look at the indie marvel Blood Sand and Gold.Blood Sand and Gold is a modern day treasure hunt action adventure film. Shot over the course of 58 days across 5 countries (and 4 continents!), the story follows ex-criminal Jack Riordan (Aaron Costa Ganis) and Mave Adams (Monica West) as they hunt down Sir Francis Drake’s stolen treasure.So far, everything feels pretty standard, right? Action movie, check. International settings, check. Explosions, desert landscapes, helicopters, and a tiger…check. But wait: We made this whole movie with a budget of less than $250k.Why? We intentionally made Blood Sand and Gold outside of the Hollywood system to prove, firstly, that it can be done, and secondly, that nowadays there’s a way to stretch budgets further than indie films ever thought possible. In addition to the (comparatively) minuscule budget, we gave ourselves a challenge: no agents, no managers, no money people, no casting directors. And wouldn’t you know it, every insider we approached in Hollywood said,“Sounds cool! Never going to happen.”Blood Sand and Gold premieres March 10, 2017 in select theaters, online and ondemand.  As we discuss in the Podcast, here are some tricks on how we made it happen.Trick 1: Film outside the country.We intentionally shot Blood Sand and Gold in countries outside of the US. Shooting outside of the US is a magical experience. Unlike LA or NY, where seeing a production is as commonplace as grabbing coffee at Starbucks, people in areas where filming is more novel, approach filmmaking as a once in a lifetime experience, which means everyone is willing to pitch in and lend a hand.For example, starting production in Guadalajara Mexico allowed us to garner some early media attention by leading Mexican press, the awesome film commission of Guadalajara helped supply us resources for free (locations, police for action scenes, etc) which allowed us to do huge stunts on a fraction of the budget. It also led to more grassroots cooperation to help with production. People all over the world came out of the woodwork to support our project, whether it was the 200k Mercedes SLS that a friend of a friend in Mexico let us use, or the epic treasure chest prop that a villager in Merzouga, Morocco lent us for the opening sequence of the film.Cinematographer C

FULL SHOW NOTES AND TRANSCRIPT: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/057 Summary:   We ride the most uncomfortable form of transport ever devised by man into the Sand Dunes of the Sahara desert on the Moroccan-Algerian border, near Merzouga, Morocco. We eat Berber pizza, try the famed Berber whisky, and try our hand at sand-boarding.

Put preko Atlasa do alzirske granice i prvih pjesacnih dina Sahare u blizini grada Merzouga u Maroku.    

Los aventureros Álvaro González, Ivón Pérez y Borja González nos guiarán en su 4x4 desde Bilbao hasta Erg-Chebbi dentro del Maroc Challenge, un raid solidario en el que participarán la semana que viene junto con otros 85 equipos de todo Europa. En esta carrera no importa el cronómetro sino las ganas de descubrir un territorio hostil como el desierto y de apoyar a diferentes proyectos como la reconstrucción de una escuela en el pueblo de Hssi El Begaa en la zona de Merzouga a las puertas del desierto de Erg Chebbi. Hasta allí portarán material escolar y disfrutarán del camino a lomos de un Lada Niva del año 93. Queremos conocer sumarnos a su aventura, conocer cómo la han preparado y cuáles serán las dificultades de atravesar un desierto.

Aprofundim en la Ruta de les mil Kasbahs del Marroc, Des de Marrakech fins a Merzouga de la mà de Roger Mimó, a la vegada que en parlam del seu darrer llibre anomenat "Viajes de Alí Bey por Africa y Asia", una edició crítica i nova traducció del text original en francés.

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