Shadowing Practice: marrakech in 2 days: places, food & the souks - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Let's go!
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We woke up in Marrakech.
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So we just booked two rooms in the villa for us and our friend, but at the same time no No one else booked any room and we're alone in the entire villa.
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So here's our room.
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Here's the bedroom.
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Then a tiny bathroom with this shower.
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Then we go into the common area.
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There's a swimming pool but it's freezing cold and I'm not sure if we're gonna swim there.
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Then we're going to a living room.
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Everything looks amazing.
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And then there's a kitchen area and we're gonna have some breakfast now
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We got ready and we're going to our first destination which would be the most popular bazaar here in Marrakech.
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I guess it's called Djamal Fina.
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Sorry if I'm not pronouncing it right.
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The weather is quite good, it's sunny.
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Hope I'm not gonna get cold in this one.
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we're staying in some like kind of closed neighborhood with a lot of villas here
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which is nice but it takes like 20 minutes to go to the city center but we're just gonna walk
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I guess or maybe take a bus I don't know
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if we'll find a bus stop but still the weather is pretty good
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Going through some Just so magnificent.
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Wow.
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It's 100 right?
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We're gonna get some for our friends as a gift
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and there are like a variety of different pottery here and it's pretty cheap.
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I want to quickly pause the vlog
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No, no. So at this point we're just strolling around the bazaar,
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picking up random stuff like gifts to our friends, some things for the house
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and also dropping by this really cute little photo booth hidden in the tiny streets of the city.
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Too many spices I guess.
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It's okay.
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We grabbed some Moroccan street food
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and honestly my personal recommendation is to give the whole bazaar proper time
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because it's huge and you can literally spend hours just walking around
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and exploring everything they sell and my advice try to negotiate with the sellers
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because as soon as they see you're a foreigner they will usually raise the price.
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It's too small I guess still.
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Okay.
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This good?
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I didn't get ahead eventually.
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These were too small.
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It's cactus, right?
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Yes, cactus.
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Ok.
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Yep.
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Sour.
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Nice.
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Really good.
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We just got some regular Moroccan mint tea, but I guess it's like Albert Rice here because
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because it's like twice more than the regular one outside but I guess because of the location
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So there are teas that you can drink in a cafe There is a sparrow
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At the end of the day we also tried a local hummus spot
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and then we dropped by a perfume place where you can make your own personal fragrance.
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You can describe the notes you want to smell and they will help you to create your own perfume
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yep thank you
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on the way home we stumbled upon another bazaar with old magazines
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and books in French and Arabic I really love collecting stuff like
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that but honestly they were a bit expensive so I didn't end up getting anything and then we just twin helm.
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It's our second and last day here in Marrakech and the weather was not that good.
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It was raining heavily in the morning.
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Now it's kinda better but still cold.
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We still decided to go to the famous YSL Museum and the garden next to it.
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Hopefully it's going to be open but firstly we have to find some proper food to have a good breakfast.
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I got some chicken wrap.
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Let's try it out.
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The guy just gave me an orange.
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It's so juicy.
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We had a
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problem with paying for the tickets because like you can only pay with your card
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and unfortunately we couldn't receive the code
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so we asked some like people here standing in a line to pay for us
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and we gave them the cash so we finally here.
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I'm glad for us the rain has stopped so we can enjoy this garden now.
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A few thoughts about the garden.
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I didn't mention that the YSL Museum was closed that day, so we just went to the garden.
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We really, really enjoyed the experience there.
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We saw a lot of different plants and trees and they were all super, I guess, unique.
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I don't know, but honestly, I've never seen anything like that.
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I also like the historical part connected to a famous designer.
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The video actually comes to an end
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and I've got some thoughts about Morocco itself since I've been to a few parts of it.
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I would say I really love the experiences I have there.
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Each region has its own vibe.
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So no matter where you go, it feels like a new adventure you should definitely go, it's such a beautiful and unexpectedly charming country.
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I hope you enjoyed watching this video and experiencing it with me, and if you haven't seen my previous video from the Atlantic part of Morocco, you should definitely check it out as well.
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Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Marrakech Travel Video?
Practicing English with travel vlogs like this one is a fun way to master real-world conversation! The video’s casual, conversational tone mirrors how people talk daily—perfect for english speaking practice. You’ll hear natural phrases about planning trips, describing places, and even negotiating prices, which you can use immediately. Plus, the mix of storytelling and tips makes shadow speech easy: repeat the speaker’s words, rhythm, and intonation to sound more fluent. It’s like having a travel buddy to practice with!
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Let’s break down 3 key phrases from the video to boost your speaking:
- “We just booked two rooms… but no one else booked any room”: Uses “but” to contrast ideas—great for sharing unexpected situations. Try it: “I planned to walk, but the weather turned rainy.”
- “I guess it's called Djamal Fina. Sorry if I'm not pronouncing it right”: “I guess” and “sorry if” soften statements, making you sound polite. Use them when unsure: “I guess the café is closed—sorry if I’m wrong.”
- “Try to negotiate with the sellers because as soon as they see you’re a foreigner…”: “Because as soon as” links a tip to a reason. Practice: “Bring a jacket because as soon as the sun sets, it gets cold.”
These structures are simple but powerful—start using them today!
Common Pronunciation Traps
The video has a few tricky words to watch for in shadow speak:
- Marrakech: Pronounced “muh-RAK-esh” (not “mar-RAKE-ch”). Listen closely to the speaker’s stress on the second syllable.
- Bazaar: Say “buh-ZAHR” (not “BAH-zar”). The “zahr” sound is soft, like “zahr” in “zebra.”
- Negotiate: Break it down: “neh-GOH-shee-ate.” Don’t rush the “shee” part—practice saying it slowly first.
Use a shadowing app to replay these words and match the speaker’s tone. With a little practice, you’ll nail them!
Ready to start? Hit play, pause, and repeat—shadowspeaks is all about learning by doing. You’ll be speaking more confidently in no time!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has stopped · I've never seen · I've been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is restricted · isn't exposed · was closed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should definitely go · should definitely check |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love collecting · enjoyed watching |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.