GHARDAÏA, ALGERIA: the mysterious ancient city
GHARDAÏA, ALGERIA: the mysterious ancient city
Come with me, Chloe Jade as I travel to the mysterious city of Ghardaia, Algeria.
I take you on an adventure from the flight where people were puffing on cigs, to getting a police escort, driving through an oasis, and finally learning about the Mozabite local people of Ghardaia.
From learning about the local food, to exploring the ancient…
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The city is conservative even for Algerian standards let alone westerners. But people are extremely nice and friendly.
It's not the Algerian authorities who require you to take on a guide in Ghardaïa, but the Ghardaïa community itself.
Ghardaïa society is very well organised outside the state and the state respects its specificity. The inhabitants of Ghardaïa are extremely conservative and don't want to be disturbed by tourists, which is why they ask tourists to be accompanied by a guide in their town, which receives tourists out of pure tolerance on their part.
Algerians are bad and ugly!
It happen only in Algeria someone is smoking into the plane very funny
You have a beautiful accent
You getting pissed off at the olive vendor was so arrogant. You being the tourist should have courtesy to learn basic local language before engaging in interactions.
Vive l'Algérie ❤🇩🇿
Thousands of girls like you should travel to Algeria every day. You will always be welcome.
You were repeatedly informed that you needed guides and/or escorts because of the unique circumstances of the country yet you were trying to subvert this – so, who would be to blame if you were kidnapped or attacked? Its just a matter of common sense which unfortunately isn't common.
I'd also like to add that people's choice of lifestyle isn't due to a lack of intelligence or knowledge; it's a conscious cultural choice. For instance, the Tuareg people have vehemently opposed the installation of cell phone towers in certain Sahara regions, yet they still enjoy playing their music with electric guitars. It's important to understand that it's simply a matter of choice and cultural preference.
Just a minor detail that caught my attention: the white robe you wore doesn't hold any religious significance. It's actually a traditional garment adorned with symbols, many of which carry meaning rooted in Berber culture.
During your visit, there were a few moments that left me feeling uneasy. As Algerians, we hold our traditions and customs dear, and while I understand that cultural nuances can be overlooked by visitors, there were instances that seemed somewhat insensitive. Claiming to be Arab due to a language barrier with your guide, for instance, could be perceived as a misunderstanding.
We take pride in our generosity and hospitality, and we sincerely appreciate visitors who take an interest in our culture. I simply wanted to gently bring to your attention the importance of approaching interactions with an awareness of local customs. Thank you for choosing to explore our country, and I hope this insight enhances your future travels.
please stay away from cheap countries to live in and trash about their custom in order to make money for it, go to monaco or paris where your ignorance blur with the sorrounding people.
It’s a very beautiful ancient city. I think it’s very commendable of the government to safeguard tourists , to have a tour guide. This would also benefit the residents safety, since the streets are very quiet & narrow. I enjoyed this video very much. And believe that being respectful to other’s culture, beliefs , religion & laws are very important.
2 women in the night is not usual this society is very traditional that's why police followed you
When u come from west and tattoo whole ur arm cuz so many others did. Stupidity on steroids.
cool video but the population of ghardaia is WAY higher than 10k lol
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Living in Algeria, nice people, nice country but it's close country, mass foreigners not welcomed. The police are everywhere.
My ancestors are jewish algerians… from constantine and I find you videos so intersting! The fact that houses didn't face each other is an ancient custom from the bible that was said on the jewish people: " מה טובו אוהלך" how good are the tents of those people that didn't face each other (to keep modest). I wonder if you were in the Jewish area of the mozabite people?
Great video! And did not seem like your first long form video, keep them coming I love traveling videos. You got another subscriber ✌🏽
Ask them where are all the jews of gahrdaia
Amazing video of the city and its people. Great work
Great video, was interesting to see the rocks that the eyeliners are made from.
Why it's always about Westerners saying certain caricatured things, about women and many other things…
Ghardaia, the whole city is a museum. And that includes the architecture, the way of life, and very old sophisticated ways to deliver water in a desert environment. That is why a guide is required. When one enters Ghardaia, he/she enters a museum. The locals want to keep it that way.
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Honestly, I'm tired of Westerners saying certain caricatured things. Why do you always think negative when you talk about Muslims you always see negative about women. This company is very respectful of women. This village is unique in Algeria because they have chosen to live with their rules. It's a bit like Christians do, for example, in America who live in community among themselves. In short, stop making innuendoes that women are beaten and mistreated, it's ridiculous. Unlike in Western countries where women are often beaten by their alcoholic, violent men, or even attacked in the street. the violence is mainly in America and Europe.. Ciao
AMAZING. Absolutely beautiful and so cute city. the architecture is sublime. the beauty of this city looks amazing. I can imagine a Hollywood adventure or period or science fiction film filming in this city or region. The potential is crazy. I love it, it makes me want to go there. Algeria is a surprising country.

Very interesting. Thank you
I love going to ancient villages and seeing how modern they really are. The fact they made their own fertilizer is pretty interesting. LOVE your longer content. Looking forward to more of it.
Thank you for sharing!
This is absolutely incredible. I would have never known a place like this exists. Also, great job with the video!
Hey girl, I’ve been obsessed with your channel for awhile now and I just got to say I loooooove your longer content videos! It’s really cool to see in depth the places you visit. I just have one teeny critique, you should just start talking normal when you do your narrations. You have such a pretty voice naturally and sometimes I feel like the raspiness in your voiceovers is a little overplayed. When I hear your voice when you’re talking in public it’s so different and imo way better because it sounds natural. I’m just a random comment on YouTube though so keep doing you! You inspire women like me to not be afraid and get out and explore the world. Stay safe!
You do need a guide in Algeria!
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Well as an Algerian I can tell you the losing face thing is bullshit 💀
This is so random but if you ever come to The Netherlands you should come to Staphorst, Veluwe and Urk. Especially Staphorst because they have beautiful traditions and in Veluwe there is a festival called Eibertjesdag where we were our traditional clothing, dance to folk music and make klompen. In Urk there is “Urkerdag” which is similar. The Netherlands stereotypes us and our culture as primitive and conservative and a few decades back parents refused to teach their kids Low Saxon (our native language, most of the Netherlands does not traditionally speak Dutch) out of fear that if they had a Low Saxon accent that we could not get jobs. Our history and local folklore is super interesting, in Veluwe, where I’m from, we believe that the devil himself lives in the Veluwe (which is a large forest and now national park) along with the spirits of women mistreated by their husbands who drag abusive men into the lakes and kill them (we call them witte wieven). You’ve most likely already gone to the Netherlands because it’s a pretty common place to visit in Europe but if you ever come back you should definitely visit the countryside and our traditional villages 😊
I really liked this, it was insightful
Ghardaia is very unique in terms of tradition, culture and very religious.
A lot of respect
Nice video
Very much enjoyed it
#welcome_to_algeria 😍🇩🇿😍🇩🇿😍🇩🇿😍🇩🇿😍