A TOUR OF FEZ | The Most Interesting City in Morocco
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- Опубліковано 11 лис 2021
- An evening of exploring in fascinating Fez, Morocco, from the sprawling medina of Fez el Bali to the historic Jewish area of Fez el Jedid.
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!
These videos are criminally under watched.
Morocco is so magical! the architecture, the interiors... def travel in time!!
I read on the lady's dress: " life is so much easier when you just chill out "; that's a reflection of life in Morocco. I can't wait to visit.
I first went to Fez in 1972, I was 18 years old and it was quite an experience, went there again a few years ago and the Medina had hardly changed, it is like walking back in time to the Middle Ages. After spending some time in Fez I had an amazing trip to the Atlas Mountains and traveled and camped with a Berber tribe, yet more amazing experiences, sleeping under the stars in the desert riding on Camels. Do you plan on going into the desert, there are many trekking groups you could join?
Coffee after the dessert?. Just joking😃
@@Kitiwake Lol 😝
Medina of Fez is the largest maze I have ever been to. It has more than 9000 alleys, not an easy place to find the way out.
well it is technically the largest maze in the world
My in laws live in Fez and watching this video makes me happy and I feel closer to them.
I walked the same streets you did, and seeing it in video does not do justice as seeing it in person. I love Fez and will be returning soon to enjoy the many cups of tea and many dishes of Tajine.
Hello! I am from Fez, and just wanted to inform you that the Jewish area closure is due to the current filming of the Indiana Jones 5 in the area
I see, very cool.
This Morocco series looks like a movie you need to make a film in Morocco 😂❤
Smashed the thumbs up before even watching because, well, you know, it's Gabe.
I'm enjoying this Moroccan series. Thank you.
Amazing place.. fantastic video.. so special I think. I happened to be there long time ago. 1966. I was a young man, 22 years old. Yeah fascinating indeed. We’ll have it good brother. Enjoy watching you travel around the World. Big respect to you what your doing. And doing it with real style. Thanks for some well appreciated memories from my youth that you brought me. Yeah I traveled from Morocco to Cairo.. and then continued other places. Take care then and keep on rolling brother. Super good video this one.
Happy days!
Thank you Gabriel! Beautiful Morocco! Alot of history. Stay safe ❤🙏😊
I am LOVING this Morocco series. So want to go to Fez now. Fascinating. I've been to Marrakech and Essaouria but so want to see all the art deco area in Casablance as well as Fez now..infact so many places in Morocco!! I love your guides as you have little ego so it truly highlights the experience you're open not jaded and enjoy history and the simple joys which is what i enjoy too. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Woww what a nice beautiful City of FEZ Morocco sir Gabe a very interesting city and full of culture and history, Nice cool Room, and Unqiue restaurants and I'm so impress the arch, Historical buildings and, and nice beautiful friendly People of Morocco 😍💕👍👍👏👏👏👏👏 thank u so much sir Gabe, for your wonderful walk around tour in Fez Morocco, Waiting for your new video stay safe Godbless u 🙏🙂 from your solid fan supporter viewer from the Philippines 🇵🇭 sir Vhin,
💕💕👍👏👏👏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙂
30:33 Some scenes from the movie Indiana Jones 6 filmed in Fez. You will be amazed to learn that some of the famous movies and series were shot in Morocco:
Kingdom of heaven
Gladiator
Game of thrones
Babel
The Hills have eyes
The Mummy
Prison break
Mission impossible
and others...
Absolutely an educational channel, learning so much just through watching it, the history, culture, location, geography, etc. Amazing! He takes all of us to the world of cultures
Thank you for showing this impressive coverage, you definitely visited an amazing place, this city has a lots of past histories to know and cool architecture to see around.
These girls they were telling you Fez El Jadid is this way but you are currently in ' Bitatha', and it is the name of the place where you were.
Thanks.
I’m loving this Morocco series, Gabe. Thanks. Such an interesting contrast to your Europe travels this summer. Hare you having any challenges with the language barrier?
Lots of people speak English so it isn't a problem.
Fez seems like an incredible town. It would be so easy to get lost in the maze of paths through town. This is an awesome series. Thank you!
You are very welcome to my city
Hey Gabriel, you find more dead ends than anyone I know. Lol I find it fascinating that you do exactly what I used to do. Back when I was young in the 60's and 70's I found if you look like you knew what you were doing noone would question you. My old traveling buddy would get into some very private places and no one would even question us. There were a few times we were told to leave but it was always politely done.
I have the feeling that you are feeling more comfortable in Fez than the previous city's, me too. You don't have all the people offering to show you places or trying to get money out of you. I understand that they are just trying to make a living but when you say no to one person and take two steps and another person is doing the same thing to you it must be getting to you.
I am looking forward to your next video my friend. It's always a pleasure seeing it pop up on my phone.
Well done, good video...
Exotic and colorful. Fez is one place I've dreamed of visiting someday.
You are welcome
...Really?? Maybe watch it again
Is that city like Mexico
9:57 "my number 1 tip" should be what's written on the back of her sweater"😉
I'm enjoying your Moroccan adventure!
Fascinating. I would love to get lost in Fez's maze and sample Chez Hakim's tagines. Till then, I'll travel vicariously.
Glad i watched to the end to see the food. -Marc
I think UA-cam is so boring without Gabriel, God bless you
I appreciate your videos so much, Gabriel. I found your channel a while ago and, like many others, have been silently stalking you ever since! I love that you approach things completely without ego. You come across as down-to-Earth, humble, and without judgement. You admit when you make mistakes or when things don't go so well, you admit that you don't know everything about a place and you're willing to learn. And yet, there is a quiet sense of experience and confidence about you. As an English teacher, I love that you are so well spoken with an outstanding vocabulary :p I love your 'boots-on-the-ground' approach to filming. And the sense of wonder that emanates from you when you're in a new place is really heartwarming. Right now especially, you're a breath of fresh air for someone living in the state of Western Australia where our borders are locked tight because of this darn pandemic. I look forward to bumping into you somewhere and buying you a beer. Thank you :-)
Excellent, glad to hear you're enjoying the vids and I hope you get your freedom back soon.
Such a charming video.
This place looks nice.
My words are less to describe your video.......thanks for sharing!!!!!
I was near having an anxiety attack just watching you at the end in that maze it even looked like a video game crazy n very scary. Cant wait for more what a great video. No wallmarts around???!!! I want to see your meal at that neat resturaunt also.
In Fez medina. The big store you have is"R'cif" you can find all you need with WoW amazing price, nothing but food!
Just missing it❤
I suggest to try an Airbnb in morocco. I think the host will be happy to give you a tour in the city.
Late October into November is definitely the time to go. Warm enough without any tourists just the friendly locals.
April-May good too ?
Wonderful video, incredible scenery.
Lovely video. Nostalgic.
Coexistence of the two very similar faiths was beautiful.
32:30 Indiana Jones were filming in Fes recently, I guess that's probably a filming scene.
Hella cool.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos you were at the same spot where they were filming Indiana Jones take a look here
ua-cam.com/video/MdKBQBn9l4A/v-deo.html
That's right. The filming equipment can be seen in 30:28 as well.
cool series....grandma always wanted to go to Morocco...
I love how you ALWAYS immediately go into broken English whenever you're speaking to somebody else! 😂
So far I am liking Fez better than Meknes from what you have shown us. But I am wondering if you returned again to the Jewish Quarter as I would assume that one would see some Star of Davids or a nice old synagogue there since you mentioned it is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.
You need 3 days or so to visit the jewish cemetary and synagogues. The jewish population was very active on all levels by the time.
amazing city
This way or this way 😅
I’m moroccan and I was lost in fas 😅
I watching this while drinking my Morrocan Tea.
Best tea in the world. We Moroccans call it Berber whisky
With bread and olive oil will be perfect 😊
Really incredible city any places
Excellent video ! Looking forward to the next episode ! Great menu to choose from !
Fez looks very medieval and gritty it looks amazing.
Amazing video thank you Gabriel can't wait 😊
Thank you Mr. Moroccan host guide! 🙂
You have just walked past me in your next destination!!
I wont spoil where you are going next , Hope you are enjoying the amazing location and Morocco in general , its such an incredible place - i came for a month and am still up in the Rif 9 weeks later !!
Ha, cool man. I'm okay with giving it away now, lovely Chefchaoen. Leaving tomorrow.
Thank you for such an interesting video ! Smiles to you
Great video. I like the fact that you always put the map and the population, so educative, thank you.
Wow! Fez is unbelievably beautiful!. I'm SO glad you're there! The colors, the people the sounds....(what was up with that whistle guy)? I was SO anxious when you were "lost" in the maze of alleys while the sun was going down. You are SO brave! And I always wonder Gabe, how on earth do you find your way back to your lodging? Especially when Google Maps is not very precise, as in this case.
Welcome Gabriel to Fez my city!!!!
Hi Gabriel!!! Always looking forward to your videos from such remote places!!! Greetings from Argentina!!!!
Gabriel, at 25:36 you coincidentally had passed by your tour guide. The guy that you paid to show you to your hotel room when you arrived to Morocco. He was looking at the dog and so he didn't see you.
The thumbnail image is from the next day when it was sunnier. Here's the next video showing much more of Fez: ua-cam.com/video/9ebk3OUTVdU/v-deo.html
Excited to see more thanks!
indiana jones 5 was filming there 30:30
@@yassine6486 Awesome.
@Je dagelijkse portie internet Looks interesting, I'll think about it.
Gabriel? I'm curious to know if anyone has approached you about doing a documentary about you and your travels. Your videos are so in-depth, they should be shown as educational videos. These videos about Morocco, are just amazing and meticulous in detail, that geography and history teachers, should require them for their classes. You should win an Emmy.
You have such a amazing and glooming personality . Keep travelling !!!! Keep smiling always!!!
Congratulations on the 500k subscribers 👌
He'll get a million soon!!! For shore!!!Good luck Gabriel!
Gabe another great video amazing city Fez
Just like with Turkey being more Anatolian than Turkish, I think almost all Moroccans are at least partly of native origins, ie. arabised berbers. So you can’t really say the berbers were there first then came the Arabs. It’s the same with countries like Egypt. The DNA haven’t changed that much since the Iron Age.
That's right, studies have shown that all Moroccans are predominantly of Berber ethnicity (70% of their DNA) with a mix of Arab, South European and West African ethnicity for the remaining 30%.
Check out Tangier if you have time. Many interesting Greek, Roman and Phonecian sites also the first U.S. embassy is in Tangier.
had to laugh because you went with the first guy hittin you up, they are amazing business mens. went to fes about 5 times, MAD ADVENTURES. enjoyed the video a lot. gave me goosebumps.
Can't wait to head to Morocco in July! What I would like to know is what it is like with the pandemic in Morocco currently. I know what it's still a while away but wanted to know what the experience of shopping, going to restaurants, cafés, travelling around the country etc. was like.
The situation with the epidemic is currently stable and is under control, and restrictions have been lifted gradually, and everything is wonderful.
Things are basically completely normal. Masks aren't required hardly anywhere. I just spent a week in Chefchaoen and didn't wear a mask the entire time.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you so much for the info. Looking forward to what Chefchaoen has to offer. Love your videos!
waaaw 30.49 the house where i was born
thank you
I really hope you make it to that castle/fort off in the distance on the mountain top (not that there's anything wrong with exploring around the fascinating city realms either).
Fez looks Awesome, I bet you could easily get lost in those back streets! Take care and stay safe.
My parents were born there I visited Fes at least ones for the first 19 years of my life I still get lost in the old madina it’s beautiful
I visited Fez in 1970 while a teenager with my parents and sister. We saw alot of donkeys and carts in the streets; not so many cars. My father, sister and I went to the Medina and my father got separated from us in the haze of mazes! My sister and I spent about 15 minutes of panic trying to find my dad. He was a tall large African American so eventually we spotted him! Whew! I loved visiting Morocco and enjoy your videos very much. Thank-you!
Interesting video, thanks
Amazing video. 🦋🦋
Beautiful city, someday i will come to this city..
Valar Morghulis!
The opening song of your video reminds me of a Game of Thrones song "Jaqen H'ghar theme song"
Loved it….
Cool to see that Gabe speaks French
Im going to morocco next week 🎉
Very fascinating 👍
Great video! I got lost in that same Medina.
I love the plates at the restaurant! When I purchased my DJI Osmo Action camera I did buy the oe charger with 2 spare batteries as well. They came with small plastic boxes to carrie with you. Very convenient when you're out and filming.
welcome to fez , i hope you enjoyed it , there is a lot to see in the old Medina and that big gate is actually a royal palace.
🙏🙏🙏 Btifull old city
Your videos are soo good
Thanks.
you walked in the set of the new indiana jones movie without even noticing
Damn is it cool looking though, wow!
I am glad you had a good time in my home town Fez, hopefully less street hustlers this time :)
The barriers, barricades and the special equipment that you filmed near the royal palace, are there because of the shooting of the “Indiana Jones 5” with Harrison Ford
This is where they make all those cool little sugar candies....uh, no, that's Pez!
All the world. Welcome to. Fes. Winderfull city .
enjoy!
Glad you liked the city 🙌, as I see there is less hustlers and scammers than in Meknes...
It's such a relief to not hear a hustler constant drone.
Fes is older city of africa and world arabic and firsth university world karawiyin, thank you for this video good luck in fes and morocco
Hey Gabe, loving the videos in Morroco. I'm here in Malaga Spain making content and keep in mind the Ferry runs from Ceuta or Melilla (Spanish autonomous cities in continental Africa) to Malaga for only 30 something Euros or you can catch the ferry from Tangiers (Morocco) to Tarifa/Algeciras (Spain). There's much faster internet here :D Take care mate
Do you know if the ferries are running now between Tangier and Spain or Gibraltar? I was trying to figure it out but couldn't find a clear answer.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos looks like the route to Gibraltar is still suspended.. however, I keep finding daily ferry trips (with omio app) from both Ceuta and Melilla to mainland Spain (Algeciras, tarifa, malaga, Almería) etc .. it seems like Morocco and Spain can’t seem to figure things out right now for political and health reasons. I’m sure you already thought about going to Spain but it still hasn’t been 90 days since you left the EU so that’s why you wanted Gibraltar. Makes sense. I hope you find a solution or buy some time.
There's fast internet in Morocco too, it's just that the places he goes are probably not well covered.
Sebta and Melila is moroccan cities, They will come back to us willingly or by force. The islands too. 😉
@@GabrielTravelerVideos No, only by plane.
Go to a berber area and desert too. Berber is great!
In the old Medina, try to visit Al Qarawiyin university, the oldest university that is still running, it was founded in 859. Also check cafe O'clock
woo todo un laberinto ,,,, puzzle city
Its not band that you saw, they are filming the new indiana jones movie in fez bro.maybe you gonna meet Harrison Ford there
Hi Gabriel, Those narrow are incredibly confusing to navigate around I think the natives know this and realize they have to guide them around which is why they approach foreigners because most if not all get lost.
Yes, it is challenging to navigate. But it is fun to figure it out on your own. The unwanted hustler guides charge you as you can see in Gabe's previous three videos on Morocco.
You did good on the video. Yes they seem a tiny bit more aggressive in sales. Could be because of post covid start. If you are still in that area...make sure you get a glass of tea filled with the fresh tea leaves. You went to the best location for the tannery. We also bought nothing there.
stay safe ❤
So unique city,but very claustrophobic maze of lanes
Gorgeous 🥰
Morocco has the European weekend. Friday is a working day for most.
I miss Morocco 😭😭😭