Christopher Shares His Struggles in Morocco and Journey to Spain on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide
Christopher, currently based in Agadir, Morocco, opened up about his challenges and journey on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami.
Having lived in Morocco for five months, he shared how he embarked on a dangerous journey from Ghana to Mauritania, intending to reach Spain.
Originally from Berekum, Christopher was a car dealer in Accra before his brother suggested they attempt the perilous journey to Spain via Mauritania.
He recounted spending six days on the ocean, facing rejection from larger boats they begged to rescue them.
Tragically, the boat he was on carried corpses of people who didn’t survive the journey. Eventually, a small fishing boat rescued them and brought them to Morocco.
Christopher explained that his life in Ghana was fraught with struggles. He was evicted by his landlord and left homeless.
His garage business suffered due to the high cost of vehicles under Akufo-Addo’s government.
“If I die in the Atlantic, it will be better than dying of poverty in Ghana,” he remarked.
While in Morocco, Christopher said he loaned money to send to his girlfriend in Ghana, only to discover she had moved on with someone else. He admitted feeling heartbroken and betrayed but remains determined to push forward.
His journey was filled with heartbreaking experiences.
From Ghana, he traveled through Hamile, Senegal, and Mauritania. On the boat from Mauritania to Morocco, there were 78 people onboard, including Ghanaians, Nigerians, Senegalese, and Malians.
He described how one passenger, overwhelmed by the journey, jumped into the ocean, claiming spirits were calling him. Another passenger passed away, and his body was kept on the boat.
Christopher also revealed that two other boats carrying 78 people each never made it.
“A week later, we heard those boats were found empty on the seashore. Everyone onboard died,” he said. Despite the risks, Christopher is resolute in his decision to continue his journey to Spain.
He highlighted the challenges in Morocco, especially for migrants like himself.
Many pay exorbitant fees to “auto mafias” for transportation to the ocean and connection men to facilitate their journey.
He estimated needing €5,000—€2,000 for transportation and €3,000 for the connection man—to stow away to Spain.
Christopher urged others to avoid taking the Morocco-Spain route, suggesting it’s better to save and travel directly to Spain, Dubai, or Qatar.
He lamented how some Ghanaians in Morocco have been stranded for years, with many turning to alcoholism.
“There are people here who have been stuck for 4, 5, even 9 years, some in their late 50s,” he noted.
Despite the hardships, Christopher remains determined not to return to Ghana empty-handed. He’s hopeful that God will guide him to Spain, where he plans to work and provide for his family back home. Reflecting on his struggles, he said,
“If someone had told me about these challenges, I wouldn’t have believed them.”
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