POV: I Flew 1700 miles to Interview Strangers in Morocco

I travelled from Scotland to Morocco on holiday. As soon as I arrived I knew I needed to interview the locals. They were the most philosophical people I had met. Taghazout is a fascinating surf village perched on Morocco’s Atlantic coast - sun-soaked, salt-stained, and full of surprises. We spent 2 days exploring this strange-and-beautiful place, and found way more than perfect waves: unexpected kindness, late-night tea rituals, and stories you won’t hear in a guidebook… Support the show Early access & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/davidmcintoshjr Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr Buy Merch: originstoryclub.co.uk

David McIntosh JrhostUnidentified locals in Taghazout, Moroccoguest

Oct 22, 202531mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: October 22, 2025
Duration: 31m
Channel: Origin Story w/ David McIntosh Jr
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

I travelled from Scotland to Morocco on holiday. As soon as I arrived I knew I needed to interview the locals. They were the most philosophical people I had met. Taghazout is a fascinating surf village perched on Morocco’s Atlantic coast - sun-soaked, salt-stained, and full of surprises. We spent 2 days exploring this strange-and-beautiful place, and found way more than perfect waves: unexpected kindness, late-night tea rituals, and stories you won’t hear in a guidebook… Support the show Early access & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/davidmcintoshjr Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr Buy Merch: originstoryclub.co.uk

SPEAKERS

David McIntosh Jr
host
Host of Origin Story, a Glasgow-based interviewer who “collects origin stories” through conversations with strangers.
Unidentified locals in Taghazout, Morocco
guest
Interview subject in Taghazout (Joanna), a yoga teacher from southwest England living in Morocco.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Origin Story w/ David McIntosh Jr, featuring David McIntosh Jr and Unidentified locals in Taghazout, Morocco, POV: I Flew 1700 miles to Interview Strangers in Morocco explores strangers in Morocco redefine wealth, happiness, and love through interviews David impulsively flies from Glasgow to Taghazout because life feels stagnant, seeking clarity by asking strangers open-ended questions about love, happiness, and wealth.

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