THE MOST UNDERRATED CITY IN THE WORLD - Fez, Morocco

Ever wondered what Fez, Morocco is like? I take you through a complete tour of one of the most underrated cities in the world. Street food, pickup soccer, and leather tanneries, Fez is a complex city that takes a while to really dig into. I do my best to show you what this amazing city is all about.
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a movie by Cal McKinley
Music:
Finest Morning - Superbus goo.gl/z4Q54A
Don't Leave Me Here Alone - Aryll Fae goo.gl/NL1cFn
Night Owl - Broke For Free goo.gl/mQFfqC
Additional footage by: jaknacesty.cz, Peet J van Eden

[@ally4723]

I love how you actually interact with the locals (like the kids and barber), unlike most other travel vloggers who go all over and don't even bother talking to the people

[@CalMcKinley]

I try :D Glad you liked it!

[@salmaxioa]

Ally oh just in your information don't take photographs on native people that's make us like alien or stupid...no offense

[@hashimwahbi]

I was going to say this too. I really respect that you talk to the locals and even play with them. You even trusted one of them to hold your camera, you didn't let Moroccan brashness and outspokenness intimidate you - you just saw us as people and I appreciate that.

[@poshlady43]

Trust me I have traveled the world and they are the best to talk to the locals! If anyone's snobs the locals they just insecure and they not knowledgeable on how to interact with the locals.

[@cookingtalking374]

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[@ZakarRuss]

I mean I'm from fes and I get lost in the medina sometimes, but that's the magic of it, you get lost and you discover something you never thought existed

[@normun9581]

Zakar Russ سلام اخي كيدرت تعلمت الانجليزية انا هادي 7 اشهر و مكنحسش بشي تحسن .شكرا

[@sambensediq8934]

@hamza jamal mn a7san sous titres bl'anglais

[@manaralaoui8659]

Ur not the only one lol I'm from there too and i still go straight from boujloud to rsif cos I'm quite sure if I take any right or left I'm gonna get lost for hours and end up taking a taxi from a pick up point which I'll never ever remember abt it 😂😂😂

[@normalchristiano2276]

@@normun9581 tfrj fles youtubers li kihdro blanglais,aflam bsous titres anglais mli tl3b chi lo3ba l3bha blanglais ,parametres dial telephone blanglais ,o wli dir conversations m3a rassek blanglai,ght3lm bchwiya mchi fnhar wla 1 moi

[@normun9581]

I'm not Mozart i cant live that long شكرا بزاف خويا على النصاءح

[@boaserpent]

fez is underrated indeed. it has also a few world records: 1. biggest medival city in the world 2. oldest university in the world 3. oldest library in the world 4. biggest auto-free zone in the world 5. biggest foot path network in the world

[@richirichlounge]

first economic city in the world the city that was capital mostly all the tile till 1913 how morocco was big search the moroccan map 1880 morocco colonized spain for 400 years after the first fall the only arab country that have never been colonized by the ottomans , they lost in the battle of Oued el leben , morocco known as battle of 3 kings , Annoual , wad al makhazin , Sagrajas and More .... morocco always win with strategie and gang wars he won by using 3000 warrior against 60000 spanish soldier : 18000 spanish dead soldier and a loot for years , morocco is one of the greatest kingdoms ever ,his last fight was Amgala1963 against algeria ,algeria betreded morocco after he helped her to have her independence ,she was helped in war by the soviet and egyptian airforce , cuba , vanzuela . morocco won in his own way , he arested Housni Moubara the egyptian president 2012 , in 1963 he was in the airforce , all those bastards Communists against Morocco . algeria won the title of the biggest traitor in the world

[@mopar_randy4952]

And it's dust 2

[@juneliad1160]

Why fighting...same arab countries..

[@lordregentedwardsykes2459]

@@juneliad1160 turks are not arabs, but rather a mix of middle eastern, mongolian and arab.

[@juneliad1160]

Wowwww great....I never knew that....thanks for wonderful info....I have a friend in morrocco. But I knew morrocp went to vietnam also and married some vietname women but their were some who left in vietnam that they want to go home......

[@christopherakot3160]

Fes, the best in the world. Monfleuri was my residence. A city where love reigns in every corner and the best of it all, the city light with kids playing, mothers holding their young daughters' arms.

[@tadashiokazaki951]

Christopher Akot no it is not the best in the world Haifa is much better than fez

[@amineaammar7333]

@@NEY92000 c'est quoi ce logique de merde? c'est pour ca qu'on est encore sous-developes, arretez avec votre mental de merde

[@mohamedchouardi3287]

Ich bin in Marrakesch, jetzt suche ich Arbeit

[@shannonbear8807]

Hey i'm glad you enjoyed being in Morocco dude , these videos just make me so proud and make me appreciate my country more

[@Ivanmaradonaaa]

Love from Mexico brother

[@karstenkailer4669]

Morocco is a very beautiful country

[@jamilahadade4412]

Fez is my favorite city in Morocco 🇲🇦 It’s beautiful and very mystical. I loved the Medina most cities have one that’s what makes it most beautiful apart from the nice people and great food. I truly miss Morocco hopefully I can travel there one day soon, Inshallah.

[@rlowe1980]

Excellent video. I just got back from a tour of the 4 Moroccan imperial cities and Fes was my favorite. Such rich history including one of my favorite pieces of history, Al-Karaouine. The first university in the world founded by a Muslim woman, Fatima al-Fihri. It's the birthplace of the arabic numeral system and algebra.

[@ashamusic2489]

i have just been to Morocco last month. Fes is stunning indeed！

[@aburayhan2715]

the most beautiful sound in this world is the prayer call. Same in every places

[@kendrakrause8512]

I just booked a random trip to Marrakech and didn't know if I wanted more time in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangiers and from your videos I decided writing off Fez was a bad idea. That will be my final stop. Thank you for your inspirational videos.

[@abelabel4151]

the AREA of morocco is 710 850KM². can you to correct the map of morocco please!!!

[@saadoucha2011]

i'm glad you liked Fez , this city is really a national treasure full of heritage and monuments, and dont listen to those who are spreading hate and bad rumors about this beautiful city they're probably just jealous.

[@TM-jn8zd]

Insane to see Fes again. Just came back from Morocco after staying in Rabat for 3 months. I have also been traveling through the North. I really miss it and I'll be going back soon again.

[@doglover55soccer]

I don’t know why you don’t have more viewers your videos are great and informative ❣️❣️❣️

[@MOE-pt4ox]

language dude he must wright and speack arabic

[@CalMcKinley]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :D

[@saphishouo5346]

+/ Is not about language cuz english its the second language in morocco

[@hidayatelemsani234]

+Saphishou O it's actually the third.. the second language in Morocco is French... So you'll find people speaking French more than English

[@saphishouo5346]

+بالعقل نبدأ yes that's what i want to say ^^

[@amitexo]

I liked Fez a lot, it is truly charming but Chefchaouen the "blue city" in the north was just WOW!

[@afafoumy9939]

There is a difference between a traveler and a tourist. You are definitely a traveler. I loved how you interacted with the locals and got the best out of the city. As a Fassi, I'd say thank you for this. P.s. next time you get a cab make sure it has a meter. If not, negotiate the price because it can be a lot less than 3$

[@shaunm3206]

I was lucky enough to have been there for 3 months and I still felt Id only scratched the surface too.

[@bowzerthedog1130]

Wow! A young man producing a great video without trying to impress us being totally hip/coo//trendy/etc..... My hat is off to you!

[@NadiaCianca]

Lol this kid is adorable and so brave for traveling solo to Morocco! Im studying abroad in Rome and noooooooone wants to travel to Morocco with me 🥴 theyre so scared of going lol

[@sha3thada]

same level of lost... lol you killed me man, i'm from morocco (casablanca) and i got lost there once.

[@standtall550]

Sha3t vlogS Canada same I'm from casablanca and I always get lost in it

[@ContenctCreatorTikTok]

Yona 94 I'll be your guide next time haha .... I am from Fez btw!

[@standtall550]

Fez is beautiful I don't like Casablanca just too much buildings

[@ContenctCreatorTikTok]

Yona 94 every city is beautiful on it own way!! Some like those much buildings!

[@rahmaammari6359]

Yousra Walker can u be my guide 😂 i want to visit fez but i don't know where i should start btw im from El-Hajeb 🙈

[@Chxyeb_beatz]

you should visit chefchaoun in the north morocco (blue city )

[@cocobane]

Fez is just gorgeous😍 n people too kind! Thanks for this video

[@mounirartists7409]

Arame Gaye did you visit here

[@monaalami8222]

Fez is the oldest city in the world, i think Allep city of Syria was too befor to be ruined this war, so sad :( -fez is the largest medina in the world -Fez has the oldest university in the world called El Qaraween tou know it certainely some kings of europe are study in this university, their ambassadors too. matimatics, geo, politics and much more -Fez is the world capital of Leather goods, Mosaic, Carpets (with Iran), -Fez one of the capital of traditional food in Morocco like tagine with lemon in family's hous and street foods

[@fatycanizares9862]

Yeah but now fez is the worst City in Morocco Tbh

[@meryemehanine8944]

Fez is Number one in crimes 😏

[@alichaib1276]

Welcome to fes

[@badr4836]

Not only oldest university but its the first university

[@badr4836]

@@meryemehanine8944 talk good about your country or shut your mind the tourist always safely

[@ILoveGaza77]

I was in Fes, Morocco about six years ago, I completely agree I fell in love.

[@abddooofficiel2239]

I'm From Thiss Greaat City .... And i Get lost Once i Go To The Médina .. People Arround The Whole word getting lost there 😍😍

[@Synth08]

I’ve been to agadir and Casablanca, beautiful places. This and cappadocia is on my to-do list

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

You left out one notable fact! Fez was actually founded by both Jews AND Muslims who were kicked out of Andalucia in Southern Spain by the inquisition etc. As a Moroccan Jew myself, the legacy of Jewish-Muslim coexistence in Morocco is a point of deep pride for many Moroccans and a very important fact.

[@JuiceMyRandomness]

Why you haven’t got shit loads of views I don’t know but you have a new subscriber in me! I love your editing style and the amount of facts you share about the place is brilliant! The call to prayer sounds beautiful. Loved the haircut 💇‍♂️ the buildings and colours are so interesting! I think you should go to Iceland????

[@CalMcKinley]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. I'm actually doing a big Europe trip this summer and Iceland is the first stop on my list!

[@stj53]

Great video! Been there twice from Atlanta and going again next March. It's a fascinating city with beautiful people. I admire your ability to strike out on your own at such an early age and I appreciate your enjoyable mix of visuals, history, narration, and interaction with people. More people should discover Morocco. It's a hospitable culture.

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

I LOVED this. Thank you. Morocco is such a special country.

[@abdelhaklmaataui8557]

And you're welcome again in my country 🇲🇦 Morocco and my city fez

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

Thank you Abdelhak! I have been to Morocco before and adored the experience but it was a long time ago (10 years ago). I really think I should go back. Moroccans are very nice people.

[@abdelhaklmaataui8557]

@@mirandapillsbury7885 you're welcome princess and come in my house and my family (and send me in whatssap OK my number phone [phone] I'm waiting for you) and fecebook Abdelhak Lmaataui

[@jokermaghribi6687]

what a nice young man...great video btw!! love from morocco

[@saidalami4220]

بصحة تحسينا عند با دريس ههههه

[@nizaramrani3731]

ههه كاتعرفو

[@drewsoltis3572]

I love fez been there many times, great video

[@eilecraarceliegeli1886]

Thanks for this informative one, I'm more excited to be in there. New subscriber here from Philippines 😊

[@CalMcKinley]

Sure thing! Thanks for the feedback.

[@summertan1521]

Wow, loved your content! I just came back from Morrocco and I wish I saw this prior to the trip. I didn’t get to Fez this time but Marrakech is definitely a piece of gem. I’m curious about your experience with filming locals because a good amount of locals I’ve met in Morrocco had turned me down for a picture. I wish I could photograph more portraits of these craftsmen in the Médina. But anyway, great video 👍🏼

[@Duxfer]

Fez City is not costing you money for things like phots or videos and more, but Marrakech have a lot of people trying to earn money from you

[@madamambisyosa1396]

Because of you I will travel Fez after Ramadan. It's amazing place for. The home town of my love best friend. 😘

[@888mannie]

Did you travel to Fez? How was it?

[@bixaorellana]

Wow -- this is a stellar travel video! I've been thinking hard about seeing Morocco and people say stupid stuff like "skip Fez". You have shown it's definitely not to be skipped. Thank you so much.

[@CalMcKinley]

Thanks! glad you liked it :)

[@mlohninger]

You’re so brave. Awesome video. I’ve been thinking of going to Morocco lately too, awesome inspiration!!

[@CalMcKinley]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@noleftturnunstoned]

Don't go there. It is a massive tourist trap.

[@yassinefahsi]

tokyomarichan you are welcome call me when you are here ;)

[@hemzahzsa4712]

Welcome To Morocco

[@sofial5392]

@@noleftturnunstoned no he should go there let him ❤🇲🇦

[@user-on2ex4to2g]

ماشاء الله على جمال المغرب يقول المثل المكان جميل بأهله و لكن المغرب باهلها و مدنها كمان

[@jeffryhammel13]

Thanks! I just read a 1986 Nat. Geo article on this amazing, unique city. You captured Fez w. this beautiful video.

[@joaoeduardo7398]

Fez is the occidental Mecca. Once uoon a time, me and some friends went to Fez, driving motorcyles. We just want there to see what "ocicdental Mecca" was. We were there to see what is it about, is just a frendship local to see whats life it is about. We loved it.

[@HopliteWarlord]

My daughter is in Fez right now, but her photos show a hot, blue sky Morroccan climate which is how I invisioned it, strange to see a wet, cloudy Morrocco. Nevertheless my daughter loves Morrocco!

[@ruthenguito6716]

Wow the place❤ And you look more handsome with your haircut😁

[@mounirartists7409]

Rüth Enguito Hello

[@BrendanKBuckley]

I'm heading to Morocco in September, just wondering what time of year you were there. Fez looks amazing.

[@JohnSmith-hl1ue]

December

[@mounirartists7409]

Did you want visit here

[@ElenaRicci354]

In spring The weather is perfect

[@krololuc8026]

You are welcome here in morocco

[@crospin9453]

This helped me a lot for my travel guide project. Thanks :)

[@fahadhossain9876]

One of the much better travel vlogs for sheer ballsyness on exploration and winging it in this city. Backpacking in a few months and appreciate this!

[@GhostJJJ]

You’re a star in the making. Keep it up

[@11joe111100]

Been to Marrakech but not Fez. Heading to Fez next month so this video is helpful. Thx for making it 👍🏻

[@saadoucha2011]

welcome in Fez,you would love it there is a lot of europeans and americans living in this old city

[@thebrightpowderdealer6145]

i live in fez, once ur here hit me up and i'll show you around

[@darkacademiac]

the bright powder Dealer haha same

[@starone1296]

Going to Fes to day coming from Minneasota. Great video.

[@CalMcKinley]

Awesome, hope you have a good trip!

[@trish.goes.ironman]

I'm solo traveling around the world this year, and you mah friend inspired me to just fucking calm down, get lost, and enjoy the whole adventure!

[@nicolasmoroami3108]

im travelling alone there in 20 days,, im a bit nervous though :)

[@safouansektaoui9117]

Don't be I'm from Fez if you need any help don't hesitate to tell me , wish you a good stay

[@Moshidakhalifah]

I enjoyed this vlog so much, my favourite is the haircut bit lol, hopefully I can Vlog my trip to Morocco as good as you did! 👌🏽🙌🏽✌🏽

[@CalMcKinley]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ismailb4334]

Be careful in Fes. It became full of crime the last two years. I suggest avoiding it, but if you insist try to not stand out as a tourist. A local.

[@Moshidakhalifah]

Somebody somewhere cannot miss Fes and it’s ok I’m no tourist ✌🏽

[@dilaidasantiago5603]

It's a very cool video, I relived my experience in Morocco, it's a very wonderful country! ❤Haha, I relived the moments that I walked in the city of Fes, really an extraordinary place, what I never liked were the traditional bathrooms 😂😂😂😂I love Moroccan food, and the people were so nice and kind❤

[@cherrysmart3500]

Traditional bathrooms?

[@dilaidasantiago5603]

@@cherrysmart3500 Yes, there's the tradicional and the modern ones...

[@houssamzak]

You are the real deal when it comes to vlogging, respect from a moroccan !

[@CalMcKinley]

Thanks man!

[@yungmrwn1492]

Welcome back in everytime 🖤

[@abdellahbelkhyat2555]

From Fez ! THANK YOU for this video ! Keep going .. 👍👌

[@djrolo813]

Pretty cool video.....it's cool that as young as you are, traveling the world solo AND u saved your own money for it. I wish more young people explored the world and stop believing everything they see/hear about a place they've never visited.

[@EL90291]

Why don’t you have million view, great style and beautiful video….KZbin algorithm suck !!

[@CalMcKinley]

thanks :)

[@ONWorldTravel]

Out of all the videos of Fez that we looked up before our 2 week road trip through Morocco, yours gave us the best idea for what the vibe was going to be like on the ground! We had a great time in Fez (were there about 2 months ago) but I just remembered your vid and had to thank you!

[@CalMcKinley]

hey thanks! glad it helped :)

[@Yousojelly]

Been looking at Morocco videos in preparation for my upcoming trip, and they have mostly been boring lol. This vid is actually pretty dope. Keep making more vids!

[@katis999]

very entertaining stuff, well edited :) thanks

[@ill-fatedgamer]

Cal you are my kind of traveler, just go with the flow see what happens and come to your own conclusions. good on ya mate. keep'em coming.

[@user-du5og4io8v]

This is my City Fez 😍😍😍😍

[@ridalaamoumi6515]

The way you were eating the Tajine was so funny lol

[@AnimeVibeschannel]

What a good start in morocco such amazing good decision 👍❤️🇲🇦

[@Th3Whit3Stripes]

Thank you very much for this Video, greetings from Germany!

[@berber1811]

Morocco ❤️🇲🇦

[@monetteeames3550]

Thank you for this! The kids weren't very excited about visiting until they saw your video!

[@CalMcKinley]

Sure thing!

[@chahoubrachid5521]

Bravo Cal, u did well. The videos are very rich of details. I’m Moroccan and I congratulate u for your trip, yet t’ypu did miss many fascinating places hahaha another time man

[@fahmizaidi8802]

After watching your video, i found myself booking a trip to Fez. Thank you

[@CalMcKinley]

Great to hear it!

[@monimannam]

I LOVE how pleasant easy going and cheerful u've been the whole vlog, really makes me enjoy watching more ! but I wonder why u didn't visit more in Morocco since it's such a touristic country full of amazing places (other than fez) ?

[@ayoubaitahmed887]

hi ! there I'm Ayoub from Beni Mellal (Ouzod water fall) you may heard about it because many tourist come here actually there is alots to see, anyway you had a great time in Morocco come again you're welcome every time.

[@zakariaouzzine9962]

That taxi driver riped you off XD

[@jameswalsh2427]

Great production. I spend each winter in Morocco. This is a great place to purchase hand painted ceramic wash hand basins. Small ones US 15 each. Fez ceramic is safe for travel if well protected as extremely hard. Please exercise caution after dark in Fez and Casablanca and you will love it there.

[@9anatwalo31]

It's my city, welcome to Fez

[@hisir4674]

No.Its gods city.

[@devileddoll]

I can vouch for Fez being well worth the effort to get too. I loved my time there and would happily live there is possible.

[@saidamrani3756]

That's video should be going viral , i really looove it

[@panyaikam9208]

Thanks for this beautiful vlog is it safe to be there for a solo traveller? N it seems there gonna b hard to get taxis n other means of transportations .

[@soukayna4386]

Kayn chy fasiya hna fhaaali 😍😍😍😍😍

[@hassanbent.3033]

Thank you for giving time to travel to moroko. It's makes me proud being part of it ..notice. before leave, drow location to know the way back home.. i been lost once..

[@SweetSourTravel]

I'll try that barber next weekend when I arrive in Fez. Love your video. Thanks

[@givememore9407]

The way you shot and created this video is interesting to watch rather than City Fes👍

[@anishclashofclan6287]

I want to visit Morocco fes to meet Imad gan he is my inspiration 😘😘

[@iphoukwani]

ugh kid, you're so talented, so young. wish I did what you did right after high school. super informative & really good narrative voice. May you travel more, may you always be safe and always met with love in all your travels. . .

[@papizer4473]

You had to stop the music once the adhan started! Besides that support for you brother

[@Moha---mmed]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip in Fez. And hope it won't be your last time here. You'll always be welcome in the city of History.

[@JasonGriegoUSMC]

No Uber but you can download Roby as it's equivalent. Keeps the taxi drivers honest. Still have to pay cash at the end of the trip. If the app acts up it still at least give you an estimated price in case you have go old school and ask a taxi off the street.

[@marshhawk1718]

Great video! Thank you for sharing❤❤❤

[@CalMcKinley]

thanks for watching!

[@christianberrocal8250]

I was there at Fez last year... Highly recommend city to visit!

[@YudraKudra]

Morocco and mountainous North India is quite similar: city structure, people look very similar especially when compared to parts of the Indian states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Social dynamics and economies also look quite similar from what I can make out of the video Only major difference: Religion - Morocco is majorly Islam whereas Hinduism is more widespread in India I have had Moroccan friends in grad school: amazing folks and always up for fun Love from the US and India🇺🇸🇮🇳

[@hikari69]

Underrated yet dangerous too

[@ikramboughdadi7434]

Yeah taxi drive for a somewhat not too long ride would be like 7 DHS maybe 10 max, if it's a bit far you could pay like 15 dhs

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

there's no way I'm going without a full pack film crew following me. and I'd lose the music ear plugs: you'll want all your senses, including on the rail.

[@KB-ze8dm]

Man have you visited the Philippines? It's nice in here. 🇵🇭

[@hanniad7495]

Thank you it's an honour for us

[@khadijamamouni5976]

I loooove fez. I'm from casablanca so the lost part is really relatable.

[@DiegoMartinez-bd4ft]

just found you and holy shit dude, your videos are fucking great! Keep going at it!

[@fatimaZahra-oi7un]

Welcome to my city 😍

[@khalilsharif1452]

Im from kenithra and we also explore a lot on top of building its all in the moroccan expirations