50 Hours Inside the Strange European City… in Africa?

[@YesTheory]

Hi everyone, we’re back from a much needed break and are excited for a new season of travel and episodes. This story is a bit of an experimental one about a place we’ve been so curious to understand for a long time. We hope you enjoy the video and look forward to bringing you more stories to come!

[@Immortal10364]

LOVE FROM PUNE INDIA🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 ❤🥰🙂😘😀☺😍😊🥰☺❤🥰❤❤

[@4bytesuserpage]

Please make better videos

[@pick2206]

Yes theory is my favorite channel ❤. I can't wait for the new videos to come. Glad you enjoyed your breaks, now it seems like you guys never even left 🥹

[@Spider_Kim]

It is interesting that i am an African but I've never heard of such a European territory in Africa.

[@danielpistola]

Come to Venezuela

[@EricReno20]

Hey, I was the German guy you met on the plane back to Malaga! I was sooo looking forward to this video! I took a day trip to Melilla because I'm also fascinated by these places! Of course as an introverted solo traveler, I didn't get as much in contact with the locals as you guys did so it was super interesting to see your experiences and encounters in Melilla. Personally, I found it surprisingly... empty. I felt like walking through a regular unknown Spanish city on Sundays. The scenery and the blend of cultures was stunning but I couldn't quite grasp it. This video felt like an enhancement of my trip - now I feel like I've gotten a little more context to my experience. And it's still crazy to me that the only other non-Spanish tourists I encountered were you guys! Thank you for this video and for brightening up my day that day (I wasn't feeling all too well during the trip)! Love from Germany! 🫶

[@DeKevers]

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[@Aydin-Adam]

Empty? Moving it up my list!

[@angelawhitehead6187]

I just went by boat to Ceuta.

[@EricReno20]

@@angelawhitehead6187 I did that too a few days after actually! I felt Ceuta has a slightly different vibe than Melilla. It's more touristy, probably because it's much easier to access, it has more nature and it felt more lively in general (when I was there at least). This is not to say that I liked Ceuta more than Melilla. It's just different. Both are super interesting places and I'm glad I visited!

[@prototropo]

That's a great story--I'm glad you saw this video and shared your acquaintance with all us viewers. Maybe the world will learn to smile again, soon?

[@Dullbeans]

I love how yes theory has been publishing videos with empathetic story telling, not choosing the extreme ends to create virality or clickbait but genuine, authentic and with empathy.

[@danielbesaw7304]

well said!

[@TingTingalingy]

Could you stop with the empathy BS. You guys couldn't even correctly apply the word.

[@isaiah3872]

@@TingTingalingy I'm glad someone pointed this out. Saying a word because it's trendy & sounds nice doesn't always mean you're applying it correctly.

[@blorbo5800]

@@isaiah3872 Boo fucking hoo (empathetically)

[@isabelle7790]

Thomas is so humble about his Spanish-speaking skills. He made it sound like he couldn't speak at all... he was having full-blown conversations with the locals!

[@YesTheory]

I know. He smashed it. I was so impressed :P / Staffan

[@ericr4158]

@@YesTheory Same, I am so proud of him, can't believe he learned Spanish to this level

[@campurriana]

I'm so impressed by Thomas spanish! Coming from a Spaniard. Well done!

[@geoms6263]

Betaaaaaaa Betaaaaaaa

[@jamesb106]

Seriously, it was really good

[@yasminebmzgh]

I am from Melilla/Nador!! this video was so special to me, I moved abroad few years ago and it's always super interesting explaining to people where I come from. So glad that you shared the story of my hometown, and hope it'll give a good exemple of a town that is very multicultural and able to live in peace

[@BatashShakto]

Just curious, do you speak Berber?

[@yasminebmzgh]

@@BatashShakto Yes I do, it's my mother tongue!

[@BatashShakto]

@@yasminebmzgh that's great! I'm Bengali, and am learning Tamazight. Keep your mother tongue alive!

[@nitanice]

I come from a tiny island in the Caribbean. I get it. Wow. What a strange and interesting place. Never heard of it. Glad I have. :-)😊

[@HottesManAlive]

No you not😅

[@chemapg]

My mum was born and raised in Melilla, and I spent many summer holidays there. This episode really warmed my heart. It’s a pity you couldn’t feature the architecture in the city. Especially Modernism that was brought in by one of Gaudi’s disciples. ❤

[@Afed390]

I doubt that lad

[@yasminebmzgh]

I do agree! Also it's quite sad seeing how empty Melilla became because of borders issues, it was nothing like this few years ago..

[@BatashShakto]

​@@Afed390 I don't doubt that lad, lad.

[@kem1036]

​@@BatashShaktolaaaaaaaaaad

[@avivxtodah]

So when a non EU citizen wants to visit Melilla, do they need a Schengen visa as well?

[@mediaportal2836]

The last driver was an actual taxi, btw. In Morocco, there are two types of taxis: the Grand Taxi (like the one you were in) and the Petit Taxi. Grand Taxis are used for travel between cities, but they are not allowed to operate within city limits. For example, since you were traveling from Nador to Bni Nsar (the village/city near the borders), the Grand Taxi had to stop at a designated station, usually located on the outskirts of the city. From there, you would need to take a Petit Taxi, which is allowed to operate within the city, to reach the border with Melilla. So, he technically bent the rules by taking you all the way to the border, but maybe he did it because he was enjoying your company! 😄 (The price is usually fixed for these types of trips, whether he stops at the station or takes you directly to the border.)

[@rochelgoldberg1622]

what the taxi driver said at the end was so beautiful. we need more of that in this world!

[@My2cents369]

His name is Jesus.

[@Yeas12903]

@@My2cents369 what r u talking about

[@My2cents369]

@@Yeas12903 the answer to the world. Every one needs to accept Jesus as their LORD and SAVIOUR. Not love.

[@lloydblasico5667]

​@@My2cents369 your ideology is actually one of the reasons why there's war and hate with people. You can't force them on the ideology and religion you grew up in.

[@ayoubzahiri1918]

@@My2cents369 not love? yeah you have lost the way

[@mrjonnymac]

Editor shout out: to whomever chose the music track at 20:00 was a genius move. Classical Guitar lead with a weary, sadder feel made for a great musical capture of the story to that point. An excellent choice for the transition. Awesome storytelling with a filmography garnish. Great work!

[@themnocrat]

I love you guys. Whenever I'm feeling like the world is f***ed, I watch your videos to remind myself that the vast majority of humanity are good people. Thank you for the work you do.

[@ngud_gaming267]

Isn't the whole existence of a place like this a blatant fact that Africa and it's people are and have been viewed as lesser than or weaker to the extent a European country can have an "outpost" in Africa in 2024 🤔idc as wholesome as this place seems the fact it exists in a place it shouldn't is a bit sad

[@viciousxsam]

I literally did that now. I saw all the bad news again about Gaza and riots here in Germany, I had to watch a yes theory video to feel better again.

[@charrua59]

Yeah but they create s disaster when they get into Europe. Just watch Germany

[@tarikmehmedika2754]

I am so amazed by these guys how very respectful they are and also i must say, sane. There is so much what people who rule or try to rule the world need to learn from them. I mean why can't we all coexist together, being happy for each other, wanting to help, respecting, celebrating together.

[@Gibtrickz]

I'm from Gibraltar. It is a small overseas territory at the edge of Southern Spain owned by the British. I can see Ceuta and Morocco from here. So, much like crossing the border from Ceuta to Morocco (or Melilla to Morocco) we have a border, and our cultures mix. British culture mixed with Spanish and we speak both languages. You guys should definitely visit here it's a one of a kind experience! 😊❤

[@AxiomTheory]

Spain want it back though don't they lol

[@Rabidanti]

Just visited Gibraltar 3 days ago. GODDAM I never walked so much. Went from Moorish Castle til O'Hara Battery by foot.

[@oceyho]

Cultures mix well only, when the people that come are equally well-minded. Look what Europe and other Countries do.....they import humanities worst and then, you can basically see what happens in our cities from these people. They disrespect everything we stand for, while our braindead politicans still give them more and more.

[@stat7644]

​@@Rabidanti How did you like it there? Did you walk that much because you felt like you had to or because you wanted to? 😄

[@TY-sx3jb]

⁠@@AxiomTheoryPeople of Gibraltar don’t want to be owned by Spanish so doesn’t matter what Spain want.

[@ARProject-hz2rl]

0:26 Ceuta and Melilla aren’t “technically” Spanish they are fully Spanish and are a integral part of our country

[@jonasfermefors]

That is the Spanish view. Morocco has some issues with that, so if you look at it from an international law perspective then the "technically" becomes relevant. Exclaves have a special and distinct standing, so we say technically Spanish.. and that doesn't mean it's anything else than Spanish.

[@gamescentrel2951]

​@@jonasfermeforsit was never under the UN decolonization though

[@mikedelvalle1522]

@@jonasfermeforsit’s like the Western Sahara it’s technically Moroccan but only because it was occupied by Moroccan army

[@SampyKhe]

@@jonasfermefors Morocco didn't even exist when both cities were founded...

[@bwgower]

this was really interesting. i had no idea about this place. you guys are doing a great job making fresh content

[@wissalwissal1709]

It's basically a spanish colony and most of it's people are Moroccan

[@DylanVanderMerwe-io4uy]

@@wissalwissal1709Not true its a city founded built by the Spaniards and its citizens is Spanish

[@ShadowMix17]

​@@DylanVanderMerwe-io4uy not really ,its people are half spanish and half berber (native north africans ) and I'm one of them

[@tonigarciaromero2072]

I was initially skeptical about watching the video, being Spanish and familiar with the traditional rhetoric here in KZbin about returning Melilla to Morocco and stirring conflict without even consulting the people. However, I’m glad I stayed and watched it. Your video was respectful and focused on what truly matters: coexistence, mutual respect, and understanding. I wish other places, where people are killing over their differences, could come to Melilla and learn what they’ve forgotten, our shared humanity.

[@vitkrivan9380]

yup, they however probably should had clearly stated that the border is very needed as Europe simply cannot accept every African migrant and its actually important to guard the European culture and with that its borders. So kuddos to the border guards who are working in that heat and danger.

[@badbirch4]

All I could think about about is how that type of wall is what we do to prisoners. Then I started to remember how much of Africa is basically still enslaved to the west and I couldn't help but seeing it as a slave cage of a whole goddamn continent. I understand that fixing all those problems and truly freeing Africa is going to be difficult and that taking the refugees now would cripple nations but we need to do something.

[@NicolastheThird-h6m]

​​@@vitkrivan9380 Africa took way too many european migrants for centuries, So its fair that they migrate back to your cities now.

[@vitkrivan9380]

@@NicolastheThird-h6m no its definitely not. There were no european migrants first of all-these were conquerors. Second of all, europeans literally built their roads and all of their infrastructure.

[@vitkrivan9380]

@@badbirch4 Africa is enslaved to China, not to the west. Africa has to develop on its own.

[@omarafilal3935]

As a Moroccan, I'm so excited that you guys made it here, and to my Spanish friends and neighbors, let's leave political stuff aside and be more united as people. I really don't like what's happening between our borders neither, not all of us want to go there. We just want to live in peace. So much love to all the yesfam!!!

[@Nacionalista_español81]

Yes peace 🤝

[@nkulu_dbn]

​@HeavyMetalorRockfan9 they have a problem with the blacks lol

[@Koko70816]

As a Moroccan who was born and grew up in Spain, Spain will always be an integral part of my journey. I love it as much as I love Morocco, and I can't imagine one country without the other. I now live in Canada, but I miss both countries deeply and left all my childhood memories in beautiful Valencia.

[@Bwanga0306]

You Guys Do you know about MAYOTTE? Mayotte is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. It’s a department and region of France, though traditional Mayotte culture is most closely related to that of the neighboring Comoros islands. The Mayotte archipelago is surrounded by a coral barrier reef, which shelters a lagoon and marine reserve that are popular diving destinations. its in Africa but you cant go there without a Schengen Visa

[@kiribati9393]

but the people from Mayotte voted to stay French

[@leonbastian]

Mayotte does not belong to Schengen ;) Also there is French Guiana in South America which is also a department of France and EU citizens can travel there with their national ID cards :)

[@elreydelnorte_gmf]

Yes, it is possible to fly from French Guiana with one of those huge terrible paper French ids. I’m not sure if it’s possible any more but I once flew from St Pierre & Miquelon (a tiny French island territory) to France using one too.

[@pom8130]

It is currently not advised to travel there due to the fighting and ongoing revolution of some sort, so don’t except it in the near future

[@elreydelnorte_gmf]

@@pom8130 traveling to where? None of those countries have that kind of problem

[@hbelh]

I would never have expected in a million years that you guys would go to Nador. I'm sooo happy to see my city through your lens it's awesome. I was born in Nador and lived there for 12 years before moving to Belgium with my family. I try to go back there every year. I wish I was there to meet you guys and show you around

[@Koko70816]

I love Rif more than anything

[@farhadalsindi8694]

what a nice feeling to see and watch those videos when you are not able to travel and see the world but there is people like yes theory that can bring the world to your smartphone at your home, thank you so much guys

[@handlemonium]

And Bald & Bankrupt 👍

[@adrsimion]

There is no channel that is as emotional for me than yours. I share all of your guys mindset with everything, but the way you make me forget the mundane and remember the core values in life is… yeah. Thank you ❤

[@braedynhoward3644]

I'm currently studying in Morocco and staying in a homestay... it is very interesting to hear the Moroccan's perspective on the surrounding countries, including Spain, and their border disputes with Spain and Europe. I'm glad you all have covered this, I was actually just looking to do some research on it to get the full range of perspectives

[@aellaaskew4263]

Now that's something I'd read or view, whichever is your medium. These videos are short and I'm always mindful that they maybe limited in what they're able to film as visitors and not people embedded within a community also they tend to hit local "out and about" spots not everyday life of the home people who don't have the cash to waste in restaurants or partying it would be nice to see deeper dives

[@belbol1547]

Morocco's perspective is not very interesting though. Terrible neighbour who weaponises vulnerable migrants against Spain and others. Truly a despicable country.

[@braedynhoward3644]

@@belbol1547 While Morocco has its own faults and false impressions of things, that's a bit too simplistic. Many Moroccans do have legitimate concerns with Europe when it comes to geographic history and politics.

[@rongike]

@@belbol1547 but it seemed in this case they were more interested in helping secure the border and keep the migrants on their side with those spiked fences? tho maybe that's just the locals who don't want trouble in their communities 🤔

[@TriciawiththeTRUTH]

Assuming you heard about September 15th? It's so sad to see all these young people just want freedom or opportunity...

[@omarbarbon]

Thank you for this piece guys. I´ve spent four years in Melilla learning my specialty. What an amount of memories crossing ending times to Nador, swimming in Alcazaba and taking walks in el Pueblo. There are so many friends there that could have given you an amazing experience and rapport about hiistory and current events in the city. Legends too :)

[@BatashShakto]

What speciality, if I may ask?!

[@badrbouyer6577]

In the Rif region of Morocco were I'm from originally, that surround Ceuta and Melilla, there has been a strong historical connection among families, with many working and having friends in the 2 cities. However, in recent years, the situation has deteriorated due to an influx of migrants from across Africa seeking to reach Europe. This has severely impacted local businesses on both the Moroccan and Spanish sides, leading to significant changes in daily life on both sides. And withing the conflict between morocco and spain the crack got so much bigger between 2015 till 2022, even with the diplomatic status is bether than befor but the constat waves of imgrants that come make the both sides so insatable and the avreage peaples that got small busnes or some like that are the ones how get lot of damages. Previously, families from rif would frequently visit Ceuta and Melilla for shopping and leisure, benefiting from easier visa access, but the recent chaos has disrupted these routines and made lot of changes in our life style.

[@domiciledarnadarna7na]

So true

[@domiciledarnadarna7na]

All true the family that got separated and got hit at work are the ones how feels the problem Expet of that the Moroccans are very open

[@improveurselfbdarija]

That simple taxi driver at the end really shows the Moroccans perspective

[@damonmelendez856]

Subsaharan African migration has destroyed much around the world.

[@Paul-fv4no]

It is a shame that the previous flexible travel arrangements have ended. However without that razor wire Melilla would be over run by illegal black Africans bringing crime and disease.

[@karboutmohamed330]

Hi Thomas, we’d love to see you and your friends (Yes Theory) do more daring videos in Morocco, Maybe hitchhiking or traveling with no money, and staying with Amazigh people in the mountains. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

[@Disciple0fWu_36]

I've been binging this channel recently, only having found it maybe a month or 2 ago, and I'm so glad there's another video 😭🤣 love you guys and everything you stand for ❤

[@Sweet_story_420]

time to binge watch!

[@hazel-ivyacebuche5687]

Yes Theory inspires me so much to explore and see more of the world.

[@sangsp2560]

I grew up wanting to be a journalist so i could travel the world.. hopefully in my next life

[@TheFlowerDoggo]

This is where my family is from! It's amazing to see you guys making a video about it

[@edu.33]

Amazing video. I'm from Barcelona and I have never felt inside Melilla like this. You make me want to go someday

[@kil210bom4]

welcome to morocco🎉❤🎉

[@strollingthroughparadise353]

Well done! This video really emphasizes what we need more of in the world. Love and respect.

[@wellesmorgado4797]

When I was a teen, I was living in Tlemcen and could watch the TV signal (Tele-sur) from Melilla.

[@theresa_s]

we love a good Thomas and Staffan episode 😄❤️

[@robertofrz]

Favorite duo

[@hannahstretton3087]

I was pushed out of my comfort zone in my new job and I'm a much more confident person because of it. 2 years ago, I had to give a presentation to 100 people at university and I was so nervous because I had never spoken publicly before and you could hear the nerves in my voice but when I started my new job a few months ago I found out that public speaking was a requirement and I was terrified at first but after a couple of weeks I became accustomed to it and now I can quite comfortably speak publicly to hundreds of people without a second thought. I love Yes Theory and the message you're spreading ❤ I used to be afraid of seeking discomfort but it seems to have a way of finding me anyway so I'll just persevere.

[@ipshel]

Mellila, once a lively city, has turned into a ghost town after COVID. It used to work closely with Nador, and their trade kept both cities active and vibrant. It's heartbreaking to see this change, especially for families in Nador who relied on those businesses and now struggle to make ends meet.

[@MrWokkieTokkie]

Thank you for taking the time and putting in all the effort to make these beautifull documentaries. Especially in a time where the world needs to see it. What the gentleman said was correct, without respect there is nothing. I often fear that we will lose the patience to talk, everyone is so eager to jump on the aggression train, instead of having an open discussion, when we stop talking, that's when violence happens. Your videos help bring insight in to what humanity is to the core. Thank you for that! I just watched about 8 of your youtube documentaries in a row, Loved every single one of them!

[@jfkinlloyd]

People are people. We all have hopes and dreams. We all want to love and be loved. We are One. Thank you for making these videos. They truly are windows of humanity on different parts of the globe. I love these things. Seek Discomfort.

[@zanza3762]

Wrong

[@sylvia_4]

I love this video so much! It was super interesting to learn about Melilla; I had never heard about it before. The mixture of different cultures blended into one, the unity, and the strangers you met throughout-the entire journey is beautiful, and I enjoyed every second of the video. Thank you for exploring these hidden gems and documenting your journey 🫶

[@gregreee]

Thomas, one day, a few years ago, I saw you cut across the street directly in front of my car while I was waiting for the light on Abbott Kinney in Venice. I immediately recognized you and wanted to say something to you & how much I love your videos, but it would’ve been an odd encounter, so I didn’t. We have a handful of mutual friends, so I figured one day we’d cross paths again where we could meet formally. Sadly, that day never came & I am so sad I didn’t roll my window down to say something that day. I hope one day our paths will cross again, tho. You have been such an inspiration in my life, and it always made so much sense to me that we share some of the same friends, because those friends of ours are so incredible & magical. Anyway, thank you for all that you do. You’ve helped me in so many ways through your videos. Can’t wait to see where you end up next ! Sending love & gratitude 🫶✨

[@siennaknapen4504]

I wish the whole world could live like this.. so peaceful!!!

[@MrChugo01]

What a great video!! You captured the humanity, the authenticity and the humbleness of the people in both sides of the border… I really enjoyed your interaction with the locals in both Spain and Morocco. Congratulations on a great video!

[@yramrodriguez9442]

6:35 I got distracted by Rafael’s figure for a moment there lol 👁️🫦👁️

[@rowo2774]

I love how open you are to people and how you experience so many new, exciting places and stories. It's much nicer when you don't rely on prejudices from our society. Thanks for sharing!

[@flopko-vy2zn]

Next stop should be Reunion, French island next to Madagascar

[@setiawaniwan165]

glad to see guys back. I’ve been missing your video so much.

[@angelicaramirez5594]

1:42 that's mexican music guys not spanish

[@mateoalvarez1337]

Yea I was surprise too lmao 😂 Bit random but ig it still works

[@jd3422]

My last visit to Morocco, in 2012, the final city where I stayed was Tétouan. When I left there, I took a collective taxi to the border of Ceuta, about 45 minutes away. I walked across the border and took a local taxi into town. It was strange, having never left land, yet the sensibility of the place was totally Spain. You guys do terrific videos. I love the way you so effortlessly become friends with everyone you meet.

[@mmhaidra]

What a great message of peace! Both Moroccans and Spanish are wonderful people with rich and vibrant cultures. It's heartening to see neighboring countries like Morocco and Spain fostering positive relations. While Melilla was under Spanish control for over 500 years, it was not a desolate place. In fact, the city was part of several Moroccan empires throughout its history, including: - The Almohad Caliphate (1147-1269 AD) - The Marinid Dynasty (1244-1465 AD) - The Saadi Dynasty (1549-1659 AD) Despite the shifts in political control, Melilla maintained its diverse cultural heritage and connections to both Spain and Morocco. It's wonderful to see these two great nations celebrating their shared history and strengthening their bonds today. ♥️

[@alazraq6475]

Even before those 'moroccan' empires Ceuta and Melilla were part of Spain. During Granada Kingdom, during Al-Andalus (Spain in arabic), during the visigoth Kingdom of Hispania and even during the roman bishop period.

[@mmhaidra]

@@alazraq6475 ok, those were not Spain we know today, and al andaluse was an Arabic empire, it wasn’t even Spanish… let’s keep it like this: Spain is more powerful than Morocco right now and the EU won’t let Morocco control them any soon, but in reality those two cities shouldn’t be under Spain control and should be fully autonomous ( FULLY).

[@Alboravin]

@@mmhaidra Have to let the Ceutans and Melillans decide. There's no should or shouldn't here, other than carrying out the will of the local population, and for 500+ years they have remained staunchly Spanish and I think they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

[@mmhaidra]

@@Alboravin let's agree to disagree and see if they will stay Spanish.

[@Alboravin]

@@mmhaidra Agree to disagree on what? They’re Spanish, have been Spanish for 500+ years, established well before the modern incarnation of Morocco and even older than the incumbent Alawi royal dynasty, and they will continue to be Spanish for the foreseeable future as per the local inhabitants’ wishes (and the rest of Spain too). There is no reasonable room for disagreement here.

[@dylanpritchard4981]

Was craving a Yes Theory video today! Perfect!

[@vittorio123]

I love the positivity you guys bring to places and the interesting videos you guys make. Thank you for entertaining us, have a lovely day!

[@goldenpeninsula]

It's really great to see Thomas's interests and curiosity not only across space but also across time. That's true appreciation for the greatness of this planet 😊

[@teacherbrendenpeppo]

An interesting historical point is that these cities became a part of Spain after Islamic Umayyad Dynasty conquered Spain and founded Al-Andulusia. After Spainairds reconquered their homeland, they kept the North African cities.

[@alazraq6475]

Even before. Those cities were part of the visigoth Kingdom of Hispania

[@jamesongabatin6046]

Always excited every time YES fam drops a new video, especially on my birthday!! I always dreamt of being part of your team behind the scenes even in just one video. Either taking the shoot, editing video, or animation. How I wish for that someday! Anyway, more and more blessings to you YES Fam! Love from PH!

[@GoldenStorm878]

You should do a story on Ireland and Northern Ireland with how they have just open borders between the two.

[@tic-tacdrin-drinn1505]

Thank to the existence of the EU

[@juan-carlosgonzalez3738]

I love the idea of mixed cuisines, but also love that your drone shots show a lot of birds, I’m curious about the Birds of this small city.

[@gmah711]

You guys really need to come and visit Gibraltar 🇬🇮

[@lisalally]

This was a fascinating watch lads! I’ve never heard of this place, never even knew it existed. Today, I’m a little more educated about the world. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@universpro7741]

The Victorian era is Spanish, the spanish invented the submarine and space suit. Spain is the most livable place on Earth with the most variety of architecture, cultures, traditions, languages, with the best urban planning and the most impactful to the world in history

[@Gypsyology]

I’ve had these cities on my bucket list for some time now… Great video, thanks!

[@antoniolabrasca9069]

Every place is nice if you have money. No place is nice if you don't.

[@popsarah7805]

I am so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed forever. I'm a single mother living in Vancouver Canada, bought my first house in October and hoping to retire soon if things keep going smoothly for me

[@claresmithy4667]

Starting early is the best way to getting ahead of build wealth, investing remains the priority

[@jeremygood3246]

I’m looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income

[@popsarah7805]

Kate Mellon Bruce is not just my family’s financial advisor, she’s a licensed and FINRA agent who other families in the US employs her services

[@popsarah7805]

She's active on face book @

[@Ptree-tg8ww]

i really enjoy how yes theory has evolved, and how I've evole with you guys. I'm so grateful

[@jennyhammond9261]

I learned something today. Thank you!

[@kasss]

spanish is my native language and this video felt very special to me. 🥹 really hope you guys could do more videos on spanish speaking countries like Mexico. so much history that is behind it, both beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@RyanMercer]

I'd say this is weird but I'm first generation American on my father's side and Germany sure did try to settle a lot of land that didn't belong to them...

[@igor_ostrovski]

Botting likes is crazy

[@aidancallahan6271]

for real lol. a comment like this getting way more likes than any other comment, and it's not even close.

[@dingobonza]

This comment makes no sense...d

[@NoName-cx3gk]

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[@RyanMercer]

@@NoName-cx3gk Germany, where my father is from, tried to set up colonies in multiple countries during WWII. The city in this video shouldn't be.

[@TravelwithGlow]

As a Spanish, I don't know much of Melilla and Ceuta (only bad news from the border) but it was so beautiful to see the locals, the multicultural architecture and the mix of cuisine. It was a great way to discover my own country. Now I look forward to visiting them! Thanks for always spreading love, respect and good vibes!! ❤

[@kil210bom4]

welcome to morocco 🎉❤🎉 we love spanish peeple in morocco there's many Spanish living in many moroccan cities 🎉❤🎉🎉

[@JingleJoe]

we're not all one, you are one with the good people who share your morals and ethics, but, there are those who do not share your way of life or ethics.

[@ummidunno31]

Please do more trips in Africa!!!! It has been an absolute joy to view the world through y’all’s lens

[@rykson161]

Colonizers paradise

[@BuiltByRik]

Hi guys love the channel. I wish you would give some more information about the places you visit like how do they support themselves in their day to day lives. I guess a bit more details about how the country runs. Regards

[@mouadvero]

love from Morocco ❤

[@recon_fpv]

This team always seems to encounter the most beautiful souls.

[@TriciawiththeTRUTH]

Tamazight is the language, Amazigh (Imazighen) are the people. Berber is derogatory. Tanmert :)

[@Koko70816]

Definitely, thank you for pointing that out. No Riffian would call himself or his language Berber. In the rif zone, it's actually called Tarifit.

[@Mexikolichter]

Thank you! Very interesting. This border crossing reminded me of my time in El Paso/ Juarez working with refugees. We crossed back and forth all the time and when I first saw the border I thought as a German that I could not imagine that there would be another city / border divided like Berlin until 1989. I liked your focusing on understanding and peace.

[@DavidS5118]

For me this episode was a "I had no idea" moment and I am not a novice traveler (at least until today) - thanks for the knowledge share.

[@danielfrancella5219]

WoW I had no idea this city excited. Looks beautiful.

[@giovanni_vaz_cardoso]

Fun fact: Ceuta has been european since 1415, from 1415 to 1580 it was portuguese and since then it has been spanish.

[@speeeed4931]

Its never European or Spanish its moroccan land even the name is Moroccan

[@giovanni_vaz_cardoso]

@@roddeazevedo Yeah they didn't change it when it became spanish. The conquest of Ceuta by Portugal in 1415 is also one of the dates for the start of the age of discovery and the end of the middle ages.

[@agme8045]

@@speeeed4931yeah, and Andalucía is not European because the name comes from Arabic 😂

[@speeeed4931]

@@agme8045 al andalous is an arabian name bc of islam but its Europe , ceuta is in Africa in Morocco

[@wissalwissal1709]

Ceuta is just a Spanish colony this does not mean that the city is originally spanish, it is a Moroccan city that is colonized by spain

[@DefaultName-mn2xk]

Guys, @YesTheory, I have watched you for years and you are one of my favorite channels. I should mention that when you travel, you travel as two good looking White, Swedish men. Not all people are treated the same.

[@prasunchoudhury8711]

I have been to Ceuta multiple times from Algeciras and once I traveled to Morocco from Ceuta. Ceuta is more Spanish than Moroccan I would say but was surprised to find some businessmen (running cloth, electronic, jewelry stores) from India who migrated long back.

[@browncity]

Many Indians (Sindhi) migrated to the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla because they used to be free ports.

[@risandudevmika6128]

Love your videos, Yes Theory! You guys should definitely come to Sri Lanka!🔥 The adventures and experiences here would be next level, and the people are incredibly welcoming. Hope to see you here soon!

[@Venerable_great_love]

Beautiful video love from Morocco ❤

[@ImBackAgain-00]

😂😂😂 its spain not Morocco , spain build it 😅 What a joke... You still sleep 💤 when spain working... Building are spain.....

[@Venerable_great_love]

@@ImBackAgain-00 chill you ideot when i did say anything abt it ?

[@tomasfernandezsasso4885]

Thank you for showing us the world as it truly is!! Been here since project 30, loving this new Yes Theory era 🤝👏👏

[@stefanmeijer9096]

YES! Thanks for the positive, neutral and interesting content you guys make!❤

[@jorgemtds]

What a wonderful place of coexistance of different cultures. I knew about Ceuta but Melilla is new to me!!!

[@kaibutsu7]

The city where my step-dad is from! Perhaps my favorite video yet!

[@markburgess3323]

Iv binged yes theory videos for the last 6 mouths (again) there’s only so much I can watch I need more content guys 🤣🤣just ordered a heap of seek discomfort clothes and need more vids to keep me going 😁

[@Utkarsh17899]

Its always the ordinate people that has the most extraordinary answers ♥♥♥

[@christopherhind8680]

I love the positivity of you guys 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 and the people you mix with ,,great job , it shows positivity breeds positivity

[@eaglestrikeman194]

how is this the most southern city of europe? if we count Mellila as europe you definetly also have to count Madeira, Canary Islands, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Martin, Mayotte and Réunion as part of Europe. All of them are way further south than Mellila and all of em are part of the European Union. Same as Mellila

[@YesTheory]

Yes but those are all islands so there's no direct border!

[@Ingigogo]

@@YesTheory French Guiana is not an island?

[@piotrb4240]

@@Ingigogo Yeah, French Guiana is on continental land, and has same status as any other region of France. Just that it's almost at the equator. Plus, it's huge! France's longest land border is with Brazil, because of French Guiana.

[@nicolascampuzano5150]

@@Ingigogo , French Guiana is an oversea department of France. Ceuta and Melilla are regular Spanish cities, tille 1995 they were part of provinces Cádiz and Málaga. You can reach Ceuta bu your own car (on ferry)

[@iltapuhde]

Beautiful episode and so many lovely personalities! Most people just want to live in peace and harmony with each other, and love their neighbour! 😊❤

[@arijba4714]

Hey Yes Theory! I love the adventures you guys go on and how you embrace new cultures and experiences. Since you've visited Morocco, I’d love to see you explore Tunisia next! From the vibrant streets of Tunis to the beautiful beaches and unique landscapes of Djerba Island, there's so much to discover. Tunisia has a rich history, incredible food, and a welcoming spirit. Hope you consider adding Tunisia to your list of destinations. Would be awesome to see you live the 'Seek Discomfort' motto here!

[@geoms6263]

as an arab i want to apologize for our colonialism conquest and slavery of Africa

[@doreenramsey1016]

Are you Fulani? They colonized Africa first after they colonized the entire region called Europe. When you think of Europe think Fulanis not Caucasians. Btw they are and we're black skin.

[@djihanehamdaoui2948]

I doubt you are Arab .

[@terro3842]

@@doreenramsey1016 Ahahaha. Yes, it was Fulani who conquered Spain, not Arabs from Umayyad Caliphate and North African Amazigh people... Next thing you'll tell me Fulani sultan was enthroned in Damascus. Please stop with your bullshit revisionist history

[@Koko70816]

Melilla is not an arab city, it's in the rif mountains. Arabs don't have anything to do with Nador nor Melilla. Go there, people speak Tamazight and Spanish, not Arabic. Hence, do not apologize, it has nothing to do with the city, the video or the area.

[@jjdoubleu6034]

Chad

[@truthbearingpsychonaut]

I was born in this city, crazy to see Yes Theory visit it. And I've also seen an old friend, who you guys spoke to 😂😂 wild.

[@mydogisbailey]

I know it’s a difficult issue, but objectively speaking, how can anyone complain about getting injured all the while illegally jumping international borders? Entry into Europe as a foreign citizen is not a right, period. Doesn’t matter if you’re black or Asian or rich or poor.

[@tmzz3609]

Nah it's pretty laughable when you consider the EU perspective here .......... If a migrant steals a boat that sinks in the Mediterranean....... They get rescued by Spain's coast guard and then given asylum........ If that same refugee jumps a fence in Africa they get shot by the Spanish Police...... It doesn't make sense. Europeans want open borders....... Unless you cross their border wall

[@zanza3762]

Finally someone said it

[@tenniludium]

I think it’s more about the condition of the lives those who are trying to cross the border are living. Clearly, they’re trying to make the best decisions for their lives and it’s deeply unfortunate that they feel that risking their life is worth it to achieve this

[@sharonmuchai4790]

Also that the land you call Europe is in AFRICA!!!! Land they stole 😒

[@tooltoad1974]

​@@tenniludium or soros is hooking them up with 4500 to invade Europe

[@mayraramos7917]

I love videos like these because this is not taught in school which should really be. Thank you guys for making videos that educate the public of areas in our planet. I love that everyone can coexist in an area, how it should be in the world.

[@charliejdk]

This is a terrific look at a place I’ve often wondered about. My understanding is that Spanish ownership antedates Morocco’s nationhood, ergo it’s not a colony. But that’s a legalism. This video is the human story. Thank you!!!

[@oussamamarroqino2579]

Morocco was formed in 789Ad while spain was only formed in the 16th century so i don't know what you are talking about

[@bakedstreetyt]

Wrong, Morocco was formed April 7 1956.

[@Taha-kr7om]

​@@bakedstreetyt The Moroccan state was founded in 791 by Idriss I, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali. However, Morocco's history is complex and includes other notable events, such as: 11th-12th centuries: Morocco dominated the Maghreb and much of Spain 1912: Morocco became a French protectorate under the Treaty of Fez 1943: The Istiqlal Party (Independence Party) was founded to press for independence 1956: Morocco regained its independence from France as the Kingdom of Morocco 1975: Morocco annexed Western Sahara Morocco's monarchy has roots and historical legitimacy that go back 12 centuries. The country is still a monarchy today and is the only one in North Africa.

[@TheSamiize]

@@bakedstreetyt Stop smoking weed and open history books, 1956 is independence from french colony,

[@mohamedaminechahboun8992]

@@bakedstreetyt thats' the Independence date , not the date the country was formed

[@marcosmadeiros9553]

Wow, I didn’t know Spain had territory in Africa. And that’s why I love Yes Theory!

[@crimson.mo20]

Anyone else see the face at 5:52 😮

[@radio112dr]

Omg

[@marvilogixinternational1301]

😂 yep

[@elizabethivers2032]

Yes

[@TunnelJumper]

I've been wanting to visit for many years! This only made me want to visit more.

[@laggojack8732]

Africa is beautiful

[@RobbieLValentine]

Another fantastic video, thanks guys! Did anyone else feel like this one ended too soon!? :( Again, you guys aroused my fascination but this time with Melilla. However, just as I was getting into the content, I went to make myself another cup of Earl Grey, pressed play to settle back in but the video unfortunately ended way sooner than I'd have liked... 😥 I realised I missed speaking Spanish as well whilst watching Thomas get back into it - it's been a while. Anyway, as ever, looking forward to the next one! X

[@XplorinWithPaul]

Idk how that border incodent would make people look down on the europe city.. theres nothing else to really do at that point. If hundreds of people crossing at once.

[@ambimu55hak]

There’s always, always something so deeply beautiful about your videos.