The comments were made in a video circulating on social media, where the Moroccan was seen speaking to Ghanaian global solo-driving adventurer, Joseph Ampadu, who is currently on a road trip through various countries.
In the video, the Moroccan man boldly declared, “Morocco is not part of Africa; we are part of Europe. We are rich, our standard of living is high, our food is delicious, we have more money than all. We are not poor, life is good.”
He further argued that Morocco’s wealth, infrastructure, and quality of life set it apart from the rest of Africa.
As evidence, he pointed to a row of luxurious vehicles parked along the streets, including brands like BMW, Lamborghini, and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, claiming their presence reflects the country’s prosperity.
However, Joseph Ampadu quickly corrected him, pointing out that one of the cars he had referenced, a G-Wagon, actually belonged to him. He had driven it all the way from Ghana.
The video has since gone viral, sparking widespread debate online. Many have criticised the Moroccan man for distancing Morocco from the African continent, despite its clear geographical location in North Africa.
“Being rich doesn’t mean changing continents. It means changing narratives, especially about Africa,” one social media user commented.
“Haha, perhaps he’s confused by the proximity. Wait till you hear from a Somali… who doesn’t share any border with any non-African country!” another user added humorously.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
