ONE DAY IN FEZ, MOROCCO | A City of Magical Chaos

A day of exploring in the beautifully chaotic city of Fez, Morocco, where you never know what might happen.
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@WhereDoWeTravelNow]

OK, that's it, if nothing big covid related changes, I will make a Morocco tour in 2022. Everything looks so awesome! It was a long time dream anyway.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent plan.

[@benahmedsaf3761]

Welcome kingdom of morrocco is a magical country.

[@ashleyashley6806]

I would think about it. The hustlers, and the con artist are at their best there. Sorry...to sound so down. I am giving you the truth.

[@FTMGraphics]

@@ashleyashley6806 did you ever get out of ur city bro?!!

[@ashleyashley6806]

@@FTMGraphics yes bro, my husband is Moroccan. I was all over. Plus they would get mad, when my husband did my business, cause since I am american everything was twice the amount. I went to see my family, not to tour. Of coarse I will go back, because I miss my family!💜

[@QUADFLY]

Your patience is legendary. Oh man!

[@NomadShifu]

Fez is one of the imperial cities of Morocco. It is famous for being home to the world's oldest university, the University of al-Qarawiyyin (established in 859 AD and taking on the title of a university in 1963). It has an ancient walled city, which many compare to the walled city of Jerusalem.

[@fettahklikhi2739]

Yes fez is the oldest city in morocco

[@mauri3274]

@@fettahklikhi2739 nope it isnt the oldest city in Morocco ! but the oldest islamic city in Morocco maybe after Moulay zarhoun

[@electroelbakkali5982]

@@mauri3274 طنجة أو "طنجيس" هي أقدم مدينة مغربية

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

Now heres a country with some style . This is a real travel destination . Very interesting country . Amazing

[@emmasano7604]

He didn't see anything in fes. He took wrong road

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

@@emmasano7604 you need a guide or to do a lot of research to know where to go to see what you want to see traveling . He doesnt go a place for very long so he misses lots of things . Just hits up a few of the famous place and keeps going down the road .

[@emmasano7604]

@@M.R.T.V.Videos yes that what I said, I know medina fes is very beautiful and unreal I really love it

[@chrishurkey8505]

old Medina of Fez has over 9000 alleys . it is like a maze. as Moroccan from Casablanca, I alwyes get lost when I enter the old Medina, same as the old city in Marraekch

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

This video is something else. Not like a normal video. It seems like one but It has its own attracting power. I don't know why I so much love this video but this is just amazing!!!!🤩😂

[@vignettesdevoyage]

Thanks for these videos of Fes, it really takes me back to this amazing city, which I was lucky enough to visit in 2018. What a treat to get lost in the winding alleys, the medina is 1200 years old and too narrow for most modern vehicles, so its dense layout helps to protect its heritage and culture. The markets, the intricate architecture, the multitude of artisans, the many languages and the food. It's simply beautiful.

[@P.B...]

Perfect setting for organizing a treasure hunt

[@xymzk]

That does sound cool though they might need a lot of time to complete it :P

[@aliwahbi1573]

After chefchaouen you must visit tetouan and the surrounded town like martil and medyak

[@marafarnham595]

Gabriel I think you need to go into the hills, alot of very curious people 🤔😀 Morocco is beautiful and the architecture is very stunning! Keep the videos coming. Stay safe ❤🙏😊

[@johndoherty8198]

Love the raw individual approach you bring to travel vlogging! no sensationalism just the real experience! Awesome Gabriel

[@Dream_Weapon]

I kind of like that Mustached guy on his cool little bike.

[@PocketTrailblazer]

I never made it to Fez on my Moroccan trip with Karl Tour, that tannery view is EPIC!! One of the things I LOVE about your films is that you keep it so real, those tour guides/taxi guys are so tricky, they don’t take no for an answer 😂

[@19bendunk]

The hustler that came on the bike 😂, Gabriel this kinda stuff happens to you

[@vespermartini2556]

I read one of your comments in a video of "Foresty Forest" about the age old bean-rinsing debate and thought I check you out. I have to agree, Fez was my favorite also, out of Rabat, Casablanca, Meknes (didn't get to see Marrakesh). The best food I've ever had in all my travels (mostly in Europe) was in Morocco, must have been how fresh it was prior to cooking.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool. Speaking of beans, did you try the fava bean soup in Morocco? Delicious.

[@PineCoffee]

I really enjoy seeing the architecture, especially the interiors. Very charming and interesting.

[@TheSlicker83]

This video brings back memories...I was the same thinking I had a good sense of direction but the medina swallowed me up. Its like doing one of those corn mazes but with an overload to the senses of all the sights, smells and life going of around but for me by day 3 in the medina I finally felt I cracked the maze and felt like a local swiftly moving around the place.

[@travelandtash]

Wow! That explanation about the tannery and how the 250 families produce the leather products is very interesting. 😮

[@mackjeez]

They don't, they hold the rights to use the tannery also this tannery shouldn't even exist in the modern age, the water pollution it causes is insane, it should have been modernized a long time ago but locals are against it, even though over the years it has caused many to get cancer and die early deaths.

[@travelandtash]

@@mackjeez oh. Is that due to the dye agents to colour the leather?

[@houtianas1596]

Who told you that tanneries make cancer . My grand father and his grand father was working there and he lived for more than 100 year and my father also was working there if you know about the tanneries you will know that everything there all the colors are natural there s no chemical there all is bio more than that if you know the history of fez you will know that the tanneries worker work as firefighters in the 17 18 19 century and they were very strong

[@travelandtash]

@@houtianas1596 I’m pretty sure the tour guide speaking to Gabriel was saying that the products are used are natural.

[@iriskoss3032]

Going to Morocco in the new year. I'm so grateful for your videos Gabriel. Thanks for the belly laugh when saying "So, I am legitimately lost at this point". My biggest fear, especially as a woman, however, you made me feel better about the experience. Thanks from a Canadian lover of travel.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

Hey Gabriel, a very wonderful video, I loved it when you got lost lol it was my favorite thing to do back when I was healthy and could walk all day. Some of those passageways were really small and dark. Made them a little scary. That restaurant you were lucky enough to get back to was amazing. Had wonderful views from that top floor. I as always am looking forward to your next video. Goodbye for now.

[@IndjanTraveler]

Fez from that hill looks really amazing. SuperView is doing the job, love the wide-angle! Great episode :)

[@arttudkdk8678]

Epic scene at the end

[@evacrabb5294]

Love, love love your videos. The 37 minutes felt like 10 minutes, just so interesting, engaging, informative, and fun!

[@slidingdownthehill]

One gem of a travelogue , from start to finish (how it started off was hilarious)… the tension of being lost in FEZ is one I’ve actually experienced… then … a fantastic (pulled it out the bag!) ending … Fantastic video , this one will bring many smiles ;)

[@ojosazules8828]

Fez is one of the places you really should have a good guide, they can show you so much in a short time and you won't be constantly hassled by other hustlers...

[@gingermele3111]

I liked the bike ride the scenery and the leather factory very much I’m glad you took care of that man on his offer😃

[@Peter-MH]

Looks amazing, but man I could not deal with getting hassled like that all the time!

[@vespermartini2556]

I guess you've never been to downtown Miami, where small shop owners try to sell you luggage, electronics, shoes, perfumes (at exorbitant prices) and I wasn't even a tourist, I worked there.

[@wigalert]

Did that guy just pull a plant out of his pocket for Gabriel to smell? Hmmm ... Smells like scrotum 😂

[@JustMe-zw5jj]

@@wigalert it's his job, and it is known among the people who work there that you always have to walk around with mint because it stinks down there ....

[@emmasano7604]

@@vespermartini2556 same as china India Japan Egypt

[@adbelmalekalhiyan8865]

فاس مدينة رائعة بزاف و تعتبر من بين أقدم وأكبر المدن العتيقة في العالم كما أنها يتوجد بيها اقدم جامعة في العالم وهيا جامعة القرويين تحياتي لك أخي غبرائيل

[@SpoonsXownXsinceX92]

23:50 I literally met this guy. One time his uncle worked to sell souvenirs near the main bab/gate, and the other time his uncle made carpets in some forgotten alley. Now he sells silver too! What doesn't this guy sell? I can't believe that I see him again on film. That's incredible. I was there in April during Ramadhan, not long after you left. He also told me "no push" but added "like George Bush".

[@azdbuk]

Cool, great taste of Fes.

[@sarahk5724]

Great video! Fez is amazing. I love the Moroccan architecture and interior design. The Riads are beautiful. You need strong nerves dealing with hustlers and touts😬

[@robertdouglass235]

Good stuff Gabriel. I like sitting on my couch watching you travel.

[@Hotflop2011]

Mr Gabe… I’ve been watching along with my son for years. We are big fans and hope to watch for many more. Love your realness and shoe string travel style. You the man gabe. Out there living for us worker bees

[@UVF79]

Another Fantastic clip from the wonderful Gabe, keep the lovely clips flowing. Peace Bro. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌🏻👍🏻

[@haitem619]

I love how everything will be close if you dont follow them now and of course everyday is your lucky discount day

[@anthonycarlo3079]

I never seen a random tourist guy knowleageble of thier history. Salutee! I love my Morrocan Mint Tea.

[@effie-montreal]

Excellent video Gabe I enjoyed it very much

[@techlife9853]

Another great video ...really loving this Moroccan series of videos - Like the way u put up text on the video to add additional info for the viewer thats really helpful ...The music u have included is just right for these videos

[@yasyas1962]

Nice ending of this volg with the beautiful Gnawa music. Realy amazing!!

[@herewegowalks3588]

Looks like a glorious day ! Thank you for your video

[@Bas0000]

Fascinating! What a beautiful video, all encompassing and loved the detail about the local currency

[@steves7013]

Fez is just mad mad mad! You keep your cool when the path leads to nowhere! Take care and stay safe

[@majnonmajnon9959]

Don't worry broo am from this old medina and i told u that safe just same man need to take u to see medina for money is like a fake gued

[@mounirchobxl2606]

Am impressed how u can walk on those Iittle alleyways.. and narrative the situation.. I like your voice .. it’s like a real traveller documentary 👍🏼

[@papaflickr]

Very interesting vlog . A nice place to get lost. Love the way you filmed it. Thank you for sharing 😀

[@calabrese437]

absolutely incredible, people so friendly their

[@andreasjacovides4800]

Gabriel your blessed ! Love the way the video ending with music . ❤️

[@JillTravenner]

The entire video was great Gabriel. Thank you for sharing and Godbless🙏🤙

[@RicardoRMedina]

The wide view mode works perfectly in these narrow corridors. It gives you the sensation of being there. Great job Gabriel!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, good to know.

[@bj-th7ul]

Awesome... don't need no stinkin' dislike button today. This series really shines... It's a little about where you are at, but possibly more about how you are navigating the obstacles. Maybe living part of my childhood in Tripoli and fantasizing travel adventures into my retirement has helped put a good light on your presentations. Your camera, sound, and background musicians crew in addition to you leading the way is/are most appreciated. Clearly, I need to buy you a café, cerveza, or vino & probably more. thanks for sharing, enjoy

[@josedess8823]

I watch Gabriel videos more than twice always very interesting fantastic too Thanks 🙏 a lot for your exceptionally made videos.

[@ElabdSimo]

Fes my city, mix of Berber (Amazigh), Mediterranean, Jews, Islamic, Andalusian influence, a unique mix, we have also sea, ocean, mountain, snow and dessert. Have fun Gabriel in Morocco 💪🏼 Hope you like the city and the country so unique, Chefchaouen is beautiful with the inscredible landscape of the mountains.

[@yodesuyo]

It's all amazigh architecture only. Islam doesn't have a specific architecture, Andalusians are amazigh people too, most Jews are amazigh people too who converted to Judaism centuries ago

[@ElabdSimo]

@@yodesuyo yes I agree but I'm talking about influence you can't deny influence from Romans, Black Africa and the French in the way we are today

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

Your city is beautiful and a great example of how the different religions can and do live together in harmony. If I were healthier I would love to walk your streets. Unfortunately I don't walk to good. I now travel by watching people like Gabriel. God be with you.

[@sambensediq8934]

@@yodesuyo Andalusians were a mix of Arabs, Berbers and indigenous populations. This myth that Andalusians were only Berbers is pathetic. In fact, the ruling class of Al Andalus were all of Arab descent. Stop spreading falsehoods just because they suit your political agenda, please.

[@younessgrini6565]

​@@sambensediq8934يكفيه مؤسس فاس عربي من ال البيت نقطة ورجع السطر

[@isabelle3365]

Amazing video. Your unexpected guide proposed to show a mosaic site. I am very curious of this typical art. Maybe you will come across that in a next video. Safe travels.

[@xymzk]

Looks like you would've been drawn in

[@bcreative2772]

Love that kind hearted big guy 😍

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Just great to watch. 👍😊

[@Bitte66]

Very nice to look at this interesting video, thanks

[@sarsoura898]

I absolutely love Morocco 💕

[@Na64741]

Lovely country with very old history,, 👍👍💯thanks for sharing,, 😍

[@EdisonBryan]

Awesome video. I will be in Fez tomorrow!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nice, enjoy.

[@AL-grhvc]

24:02 at least they're self-aware lol

[@EdMontego]

Oh, the Hustlers were really stubborn this Day

[@davidfindley1588]

If you run into my friend Ali baba say hi but what out for his 3 companions the three thief's..... Most very good video. Keepemcoming

[@johndoherty8198]

Congratulations on breaking the the 500k subscribers!

[@mr.sts.p]

Wow amazing video Morroco is beatiful. 👍😀

[@sandramcferran9458]

Love your vlogs, interesting and beautiful , even when you're lost! Always show the food when you stop to eat. We foodies want to see 😋

[@travelandtash]

Awesome! I finished watching this video and the ending was brilliant. 🙌😎

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent, glad you enjoyed. :)

[@kennethcarr2449]

I was in Maccoro/Spain two weeks, before the world shut down. (I.e covid).

[@zinebkarimi5671]

Nice tour 👍🇨🇦

[@jaydaythetraveler]

I love the rustic buildings, very historic ❤️

[@roberthayes8603]

Very nice work, much appreciated. I've always wanted to walk these streets and see them & now I can pause and savor some of these views. There were holes in walls @15:25 which reminded me of the many melons ( and now the centuries of tanning leather, etc too ) which needed architecture specifically for housing of pigeon and collecting the droppings. ( @9:38 & 10:30. ) I've seen other photos from other traditional sites in Iran, etc showing these more intricate & even beautiful pigeon structures, purpose built & now maybe not so well maintained. I'm hoping someday to follow some of your footsteps. Nice choice of timing by you too, I'd say. Be well.

[@johngravley2389]

When I was wandering around the medinas in Morocco, I would learn the name of the gate through which I entered and then just wander aimlessly. After I had wandered around for a couple of hours, I would find a little kid, hold up a couple dirham, and name the gate. He would lead me to the gate, I'd give him the money and we were both happy. One time when I did that in Marrakesh, however, the kid gave me a strange look, led me about ten feet to the nearest corner and pointed at the gate. I'd been wandering for a couple hours and thought I was deep in the medina but had somehow circled right back to where I'd started. I gave him the money anyway.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Ha, cool story.

[@allcasa]

Marrakechi people are cool clever and very funny

[@xymzk]

That's HILARIOUS!! And sounds like a good technique

[@xymzk]

Though it sounds like kidnapping in another geographic context

[@shabbytrip6630]

If god ll gimme opportunity then will go definitely on there because that place really amezing and also astounding

[@user-fh7fi7fw7z]

Hello 🌷🇲🇦❤

[@wgltravelchannel6994]

Beautiful video 😍

[@classiccarsandlifestyle]

Another great video. Very interesting to see the colouring from the leatherproducts. Luckilly I'm not there otherwise I would have had a problem what to buy. I really do like the wideview video from the gopro 10 and the colours.

[@2Travelis2Live]

This was another great video! This is an interesting series. That view from the top at the restaurant was so nice.

[@_____J______]

Streets of Pompeii were more wider than these narrow streets of Fez,, but toilets...wow

[@marklucas8795]

A well deserved beer after dealing with those persistent touts ! Great video once again !

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No doubt.

[@danm3570]

the tannery was amazing and great desert tomb on hill

[@davidbrieske6148]

Nice video. I stayed at the Hotel Cascade a couple times, at 20:20. I was able to sit outside the window on the ledge overlooking the square. In 1998, it was probably about $4 a night. I started out one day in the afternoon and came out to a square at sunset and was advised no to go back and to take a taxi. I was much further from Bab Zreq than I thought.

[@saeid9800]

Thanks for your hard work and fascinating videos. Since you asked about our opinion with respect to your new lense, I should say I prefer other lenses because the scenes in the video shot with the lense are a bit too wide and therefore unnatural.

[@loboblue5441]

What I wouldn't do just to be a sock in your backpack!

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

I have been to Morocco with a tour group and know exactly what you are going thru. We took the ferry across from Spain, it was a beautiful 1.5 hour boat ride. Coming back it was rough, and not fun. Morocco was very interesting.

[@emmasano7604]

Only 1,5hours in Medina fes?? Well it's took 5 hours if you visited all

[@d947]

Love your videos Gabriel

[@Terry49]

I enjoy the super view it's preferred ,thanks

[@samthepoet107]

Same like me some years ago I got lost in the souk in Cairo, Egypt. The tour guide warned us that that place is big and you can easily get lost. However I was harassed as I walked along by retailers trying to get me to buy. Then I lost my train of reference. We had to go to dinner later and I ended up half hour late to meet the bus. The tour guide was upset. What saved me was after we got off the tour bus I went into a drug store to buy some lozenges. On the bag the name of the pharmacy is listed with the address. Only then I thought about it and I asked someone and he told me where to walk exactly and I got right back to the pharmacy near where the bus was parked. Imagine fighting hand to hand combat in such an area you will lose!

[@rocco...]

Keep going back to Morocco and you are going to end up on their currency. They love you there!💖

[@world-spotting-RENE]

good hash there

[@TH3_OR151NAL_BLOcK]

Love that bob Marley painting 😍🎨✊🚥🚦🚥

[@freddiemercury8700]

Living in old madina must be horrendous! How the emergency vehicles could reach the civilians in case of emergency such as fire brigade in case of fire ! The most of the houses must be freezing cold due to lack of sun going in.

[@soukainanah588]

That medina has 12 century of existence people won't leave that historical place ..

[@NikoNiiku]

The DJI definitely has a more solid picture in low light and shaded indoor areas, but slightly duller colors in the sun compared to GoPro

[@stephennelson6116]

Amazing trance music in the restaurant ❤

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@kathmandoo]

Hi Gabe, I have not been to Morocco but would love to. It's on my hit list. When encountering these pushy people I used to pretend I was deaf. I had earphones in my ears and played dumb. They usually gave up and went away.

[@LondonWalkbyLondonSocialite]

I like everything in this video. beautiful 🦋🦋🦋

[@PEJUANGIMPIAN9]

morocco has beautyful view, i bought leather shirt and i am still wearing till now, thanks for sharing, greetings new friend

[@neffsam5474]

Vip service, the guy in the motorcycle. Lol!

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Incredible

[@jodienichols7406]

very cool

[@michaelmoran3201]

Hit the like brother standard procedure Blessed you are to be on your travels through the material life and soul core traveling to higher status of the self Great video ruined only slightly by that huge mast cells tower at the top of the hill when you were climbing it but that's for the eye to take heed Enjoy your travels and stay lucky GODBLESS 🍀♥️🙏

[@chilibaldrr840]

That is one unique place.

[@fabianomini2775]

Very amazing trip I really appreciate when you interact with local people! And I've just discovered that you have Italian blood awesome!!!

[@artlife5685]

You mean English blood I think !

[@fabianomini2775]

@@artlife5685 In the video Gabriel said that he has Italian descendants but however Italian or English blood the important thing are their fabulous video don't you think?

[@artlife5685]

I agree with you!

[@LuizAlleman]

As an introvert hustlers are my arch nemesis