I Visited Africa's Most Developed Country(Morrocco)

[music] >> Welcome to Morocco. >> [music] >> Welcome to Morocco, Africa's leading destination where the land of Africa, Europe, and Arab meets and where every street and every city tells an ancient history. Morocco is a kingdom and it is one of the oldest continuous monarchy since the 17th century ruled by the Alawi dynasty with the current King Mohammed the VI. In Arabic, Morocco is called Al Maghrib which means the land where the sun sets. >> Morocco is the English name. Le Maroc is the French name. Marruecos is the Spanish name. The name we use is Al Maghrib. That is why when you are at the soccer stadium watching the game, the fans are saying all the time, "Dima Maghrib." Dima means always. Maghrib means Morocco which means always Morocco. >> Oh, wow. So, before the discovery of the continent of America, people thought that this is the end or like this is where the map ends. So, they believe that that's where the sun sets. >> [music] >> Morocco is multicultural. We have a lot of languages. Every corner of Morocco has their own touch. >> Morocco is the country of colors. Because when you find yourself in Casablanca, it's known to be the white city. but if you find yourself in Marrakech, [music] it's known to be the red city. But guess where I am. What are you seeing around me? This is the blue city of Morocco and it's popularly known as Chefchaouen. And every view that you see in this beautiful city is a masterpiece. >> Chefchaouen is [music] a city located in the northern part of Morocco. So the blue color happened here only for two reasons. Okay? So the first reason, the city used to be white >> [music] >> and brown or like in terracotta color. So that's exactly how the city was when it was built. Then people here painted it white for for the sake of changing that brightness that used to be there before. Because imagine the white color, everything is white here. It's going to be too much on your eyes. The reflection of the sunlight is actually what caused people here [music] paint the city blue. And they had no idea that one day Chefchaouen will be famous and be people will be coming here. So now it's be it became an identity of Chefchaouen. So the color the blue is actually what driving people to come here, you know? >> [music] >> To describe it briefly, I would say Morocco is a melting pot of cultures where you have several uh aspects of culture represented. You have the Amazigh um group, you have the Arab group, you have the blend of both, you have the sub-Saharan African dimension, you have the Andalusian >> Cuz we of course we have a a great Amazigh influence. I mean, Morocco in general, Moroccans are all Amazigh people, you know? And we are not Arabs. So a lot of people think that Moroccans are are Arabs. It's a different ethnicity. Amazigh Imazighen people, Arabs are different ethnicity. Later on we were actually, you know, people integrated. Intermarriages happened and that's the reason what actually led to a mixture of civilizations here and races and and and ethnicities. >> We speak many languages such as Arabic Darija, French, English, Spanish. >> Correct. Morocco was under the French and the Spanish protectorates simultaneously from 1912 to 1956. Yes. >> This is one interesting fact that I didn't know about Morocco because it's a country that was colonized by two countries. So when you are here other side of the country speaks Spanish and that's what I'm hearing right now. Like listen, this is a Spanish song. You speak Spanish? See? See? Oh, wow. >> Like we say, what you speak, we speak. >> Morocco's current population is around 39 million. >> [music] >> Morocco is a Muslim nation because 99% of the population are Muslims. Hence the biggest mosque right behind me. This is Hassan the second. [music] I mean, it is the largest mosque in Morocco but one of the largest in the entire world. One of the best thing about this mosque is the fact that it was partly funded [music] by the people. This is how much they love their country. >> So Morocco for me has [music] been a really good fit. I've been all over Africa, spent a lot of time in other countries and for me the way that they do community here, it made sense for me. Morocco is humility with elegance. It's always a surprise and it's humble and grand all simultaneously. [music] >> So, I would say that Morocco is known for a lot of industries and this [music] is the reason maybe why you should visit Morocco. It's known for its safety. [music] People are very welcoming here. >> See, I [music] I just found myself somewhere in Morocco and he's making like chicken. >> Yeah, chicken. >> And it smells so good, bro. But I don't have money though. Man, can I taste some? >> Yeah, of course. >> No money. No I no money here. >> Don't care about money. >> You don't care about money? >> I don't care about money. You are in Morocco, baby. >> [laughter] >> Are you serious? [music] No, I don't have no cash. No money. You know, like listen, I think I'm in love with Morocco already because the people in here have shown me nothing but pure love. Listen, I will eat in this country for free till I leave. I'm not paying for anything. I feel like prior to coming to this country we had that narrative that people from this part of the world are not super nice to us. But I've been here and my experience has been beautiful, man. I mean, look at me eating without paying for it. I wish I could be doing this every day in my life, man. >> It's heaven, you know. So, we have a lot of uh >> [laughter] >> positive sides here of the country. I mean, of course, there are a lot of like negative sides of each country, but Morocco is just a country that you can't even miss or get out of it, you know. >> Let's go. Good to be with you. >> [laughter] [music] >> What a beautiful day out here in Ifrane, Morocco. Seeing the beautiful white snow covered and tall grass or trees in here makes me feel >> [music] >> so excited to be here, man. >> Is Ifrane always busy like this? >> No, no. I'm very overwhelmed because of how many people are here now. >> Oh, really? >> Usually Yeah, usually it's very empty. It's very calm. >> I guess people are here just because of the snow. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> [music] >> I love how Moroccans are here in their numbers playing. People are bringing their kids. Yeah, some are skiing. Some are just living their best life in the snow. And this is definitely one of the most colorful, beautiful thing that I've [music] ever seen across my travels. And I'm just going to let you know that whenever you find yourself in Morocco, if it's the snowy time, find yourself in Ifrane and you're going to have the best time of your life. This is Morocco. >> Yeah, the infrastructure is man, super super elite. I mean, the roads are clean, wide. It's no different from here in the US, man. Like Morocco, like we we literally driving from one city to the next. >> [music] >> You don't even You don't feel that one bump. >> Morocco definitely has some of the best [music] road connectivity that I've ever seen across my travels in Africa. But in case you don't feel like driving, [music] there is another option. The train. >> I've been pleasantly surprised at how effective the public transport is, especially the train system. Um connecting intercities. And I think um by and large, you know, it's a country that is moving in the right direction in terms of infrastructure development. >> I love the line, man. This is fast, efficient, convenient, clean, and above all, one of the best. It's very impressive, man. It's always been on the road can be very dangerous, so being in the train, for me, I think it's one of the safest ways to travel, so why not just emulate? Learn from Morocco. Come and ask them how they did it and then do it in our blessed country because you've been complaining for so long, and it's about time for us to start something different and something new. >> The infrastructure development in Morocco has definitely surprised [music] me, man. This is indeed the Africa that you all don't see on TV. I just can't stop admiring the infrastructure development of this beautiful country because every city that you find yourselves in find a way to blow your mind away with its infrastructure. And I found myself in Casablanca and I'm extra blown away because tell me what you see. This is Africa. This is Morocco. >> [music] >> I bet you all did not know that Morocco is the home of the oldest existing and continuously operating educational institution and [music] education is free in Morocco. >> Yes, education actually is free since elementary school and to university. >> So, you mean you went to school for free? >> Yes, I did. >> Even free, you don't pay anything? >> You don't pay anything. >> [music] >> It is free. >> Do you know what else is also free in Morocco? >> Healthcare is also free. But also we have like private clinics if you want to go to a private clinic. >> Private is always not free. But the public [snorts] hospitals >> Public hospitals are free. >> Are free in Morocco. So, it's time for you all to subscribe to this channel for free. Like this video for free. And don't forget to leave a comment for free as I travel with you all to Morocco for free. Oh, hello. I'm Les Twins. >> [laughter] >> Welcome to Morocco, baby. It's African Cup of Nations once again and I've always wanted to watch it in real time. Hence the reason why I'm visiting Morocco for the first time ever. And you know what? Come with me because we are going to straight to the stadium to watch the match with you all. >> [music] >> It's beautiful to see that Morocco got their own national airline. So, we flying African. We flying Air Maroc. >> [laughter] >> Welcome to Casablanca. What a beautiful airport, yeah? But listen, I love flying into new airport, but one thing that I personally [laughter] hate doing in any airport that I find myself is connecting my phone to airport Wi-Fi. You know why? Because I was once hacked. Here's the reason why I've made Celily my new best friend. So, Celily is an affordable eSIM app that provides a data plan in over 200 countries across the globe. Anytime I fly to a new destination, all I need to do is to connect my Celily because my internet connection become safer, and I don't need to like hustle just to get a new SIM card. Have you downloaded the app? Come on, man. Make your life easy whenever [music] you travel. You all know that I really love and cherish you, right? That's why I've tried my possible best to get you a 15% exclusive discount anytime you use my promo code Wodemaya on the Celily app. So, why not download it today? Thank you. >> [cheering] [cheering] >> I love the fact that Morocco is not just investing in football infrastructure, but they are also investing in the youth, man, when it comes to, you know, sports, man. So, you have a lot of academies, more football pitches, and >> And a lot of the kids are discovering their talents at a very, very early age, and a lot of them are finding avenues where they can express themselves and it is really beautiful to see because I feel like that's why sports wise they are going in the direction in which they are going. >> You know, if every corner of Morocco you see people playing soccer, man. The future of Morocco is bright, bro. >> After covering this competition, this is my eighth AFCON. My opinion, it's head and shoulders above anything I've ever covered. >> [music] [cheering] >> Yeah. What I really love about the entire atmosphere around the stadium, the fact that they've ensured that security is extremely tight. So, I mean, the crowd cannot even overshadow the security, man. >> I'd give it a solid eight over 10, you know. Everything they have done has had to be world-class [music] from the very beginning. It's the people of Morocco seem to have been mentally made ready that the world is coming. >> What? >> We are ready [music] to go final, guys. >> How can we help you, yeah? All good. >> It's Senegalese. >> Yeah. >> Senegal and Morocco final. >> I mean, final's definitely going to be Senegal. Um it's a bittersweet victory because we love Morocco. Morocco's like our family. Like we have a we have such an amazing relationship with Morocco. They're like our cousins. So, you know, honestly, if we were to lose to Morocco, I would not be upset. >> Hopefully we can win the cup of the >> AFCON, yeah. So, so Morocco, you want Morocco to win, yeah? >> Yeah, of course. We're watching the match today. >> You're watching the match today? The energy around the stadium is absolutely insane, man. I don't know what's going to happen Morocco don't win this game today. >> Yo. Yo, what do you have on? It is Which team are you supporting? >> Morocco. >> Morocco? >> Yes. >> Because you live in Morocco. >> in Morocco. This country has been so good to me. >> Yeah? >> So good to my family. >> Okay. >> So good to my friends. >> Viva Morocco. >> here for 4 years. >> 4 years now? >> And I'm so happy. >> [laughter] >> Yes, this is my home now. >> your home now. >> If you ever ask me to describe my experience watching Morocco and Senegal for the first time ever right here on the pitch, I would just say that this is definitely the most chaotic final I've ever experienced. I mean, above all being chaotic, this is definitely clearly the most controversial final I've ever witnessed in my lifetime. >> And then God bless us. It was a beautiful time for us in Senegal. They won the AFCON 2025 out here. >> Great competition. Um the two best teams on the continent went to the final. The final itself was dramatic, but again, it showed another aspect of Africa that the people can show leadership when it mattered most. Sadio Mané stepping up for his people. And this is what we want. This is what we appreciate that we can disagree, but at the end of the day, leaders step up and solutions are found. And in the end, we found a perfect solution. Senegal deserve a champions. >> After almost a month football drama and spectacle, Africa has its champion. Senegal have lifted [music] the AFCON trophy beating the host Morocco 1-0 in a very, very dramatic, controversial final. >> And you won't believe that after few months, CAF decide to reverse the final and declare Morocco as the new winners of AFCON 2025. It was not a happy moment after that final [music] in Morocco. There was so much sadness in the faces [music] of many Moroccans. The entire nation was literally heartbroken. But hey, even though Morocco lost on the pitch, but on the other hand, Morocco is winning in other areas, such as infrastructure development. >> [music] >> And hence the reason why I am here to showcase the beauty of Morocco to inspire other African countries. If Morocco has done it, why can't we do it, too? Morocco has about 7 to 10 major beautiful cities. And in this episode, we'll be exploring five of them. Before I take you to the most popular cities that you all know, let me educate you about the city that you've never heard of. Did you know the first capital of this beautiful country? Did you know the cultural and the spiritual capital of Morocco? You are the best. The answer is Fez. Welcome to the home of the oldest university in the world. This is Morocco's first imperial capital city. >> Welcome to Casablanca. I feel like the name Casablanca is >> [music] >> very famous because of the movie Casablanca. But the word Casablanca is a Spanish word which means white. But Casablanca is is also known as a white city. But let me tell you more about this beautiful city. Over 4 million people live in this particular city. It's the financial capital of this beautiful country. Also, the business capital of Morocco. I mean, in this city is more busy and bustling than all the cities that I've been to. But one of the things that I really love about this city is the fact that you make more money in here. My goodness. Like I have been to South Africa before and the exact place that I am looks like Johannesburg. And I'm super impressed to know that this place was just established in the year 2010. This is the Casa Business Finance District where it was intentionally built just to attract multinationals. I mean, different banks from different part of the world to come and invest in here. I mean, when you think about your country, you always find the best way to develop it. A big round of applause to the people of Morocco one more time. >> I've been very impressed with the city, Rabat in particular, very clean, very organized. >> [music] >> So, if you really want to know the reason why the cities within Morocco are super clean, it's just because of the truck right behind me. So, his job or its job is to clean the city even though, as you can see, it's not dirty, but he constantly continue to clean the city. Once again, I'm super impressed with the infrastructure development in Casablanca because this lane that you see in is actually the bus lane in this beautiful city. A big shout out to Morocco for investing in transportation infrastructure within various cities that you find yourself. I mean, as you can see, that is the bus and it works in every city that I've been to. One quality that I would say is that every bus got their own colors and every bus got their own lane. So, it means that if you are driving your own car, you use a different lane. But, one of the best things that I really love about the transportation within this city is not even the buses, but the tram. The coolest thing about the transportation system in Casablanca is the fact that everything is automated. So, no one is here to tell you, "This is your ticket." I just got to use the machine to get a ticket. Fetch your ticket. Get it? Yeah, I've got my tickets. With my extra change. One of the things [music] that really surprised me in Morocco is the fact that this country is semi-arid. I mean, this is a region that experiences little rainfall, have hot dry summers, but at the end of the day, managed to produce significant amount of fruits [music] and vegetables. To the extent that Morocco [music] one of the major exporters of vegetables >> [music] >> and fruit to the rest of the world. Can you believe it? Everything in here is fresh. It's fresh? >> YES, FRESH. >> FRESH? >> YES. >> From Morocco? >> Yeah, no. >> Oh. >> Yes. >> Not from Morocco? No, this one from Morocco? >> Yes. >> Did you hear that? They grow everything in this country. It means that the people of Morocco eats what they grow. I don't know if you are all aware that one of the biggest backbone of this economy is actually agriculture. I'm in a market where vegetables, fruits are being sold and everything that you see here is from Morocco. It's from Morocco. And they love their country, man. They really love their country, man. That's like patriotism, man. Do you love your country like that? Let me know in the comment section, bro. One of the things that really makes me feel so proud about the beautiful people of Morocco because despite the urban development that is happening rapidly in this beautiful country. I mean, yeah, they are building a lot of infrastructures within the country. I mean, road network, I've been stadiums and everything. They're doing fast speed train. But one of the things that really surprised me and I feel so proud about them is that every city that I've been to, they just build more green spaces. >> [music] >> And the fact that every tree that you see in and out of the city is well manicured. And can you believe it? I'm walking on a beautiful grass that is perfectly pedicured. So, in Morocco, even trees get special treatment. I mean, they get pedicure and manicure almost every week. This is absolutely gorgeous. But can you see it? >> In Rabat, in lots of days you find the green space where people came and make a picnic, enjoying chilling in the afternoon after work. The kids playing here and there, and it's If you saw everywhere, you see it's green. >> This is definitely one of the most organized cities that I've ever been in Africa because the roads are well clean, the buildings are well painted because I think it's a white city because every single building that you see in here is super white, and I feel like the people in here obey the rules and regulations of the city because listen, if you mistakenly disobey the law, you will be arrested. So, don't disobey the law whenever you find yourself in this city. This is Rabat, the political capital of Morocco, and I am super impressed with the infrastructures that I see in this beautiful city because definitely this is one of the most organized cities that I've ever traveled in the world. Infrastructure-wise is one of the best on the continent that I've ever seen. I mean, look behind me. That's literally a train station right behind me. And one of the things that I I I I I have to say after traveling across the globe, I would say that it gives me a vibe of Paris, so I would just say that walking in here feels like you're walking in a mini Paris. I mean, yeah, it could be true because they were once colonized by the French. >> Moroccan history does started or begins with the Amazigh, the Berbers, as most of the books writing it because let's correct the word Berbers. It's a very offensive word. The word Berbers was given by the Romans for people who doesn't speak their mother language or somebody who's savage and wild. >> Oh, the Berber was like a a term that was the the Romans when they came to North Africa, they called the indigenous people of North Africa the Barbarians. And then like it became like Berber or Berber in French. >> But the real name which is Amazigh which is stands for free and noble. That's exactly what's the meaning of the Amazigh people which is the are aboriginal people of North of Africa. The history started with them >> [music] >> for thousands and thousands and thousands of years. And then later on, we've got the arrival of the Phoenicians, then the Carthaginians, and then the Romans. After the arrival of Islam in the 7th century, I would love to say that the first Islamic states, it was founded by the Idrisid dynasty, Moulay Idriss the first, who was a refugee, fled the massacre from the Middle East, coming all the way to Morocco. The dynasty ruled the present-day Morocco from the year 788 to the year 974. And it was founded by Idriss the first, who was the descendant of Prophet Muhammad. And the [music] same dynasty played a significant role in early Islamization of Morocco and contributed to the Arabization of urban centers. During the Idriss dynasty, that is when the city Fez was established and later expanded by his son, Idriss the second, as the major political and cultural capital of Morocco. Hence, how Fez became the first capital of Morocco. The [snorts] dynasty faced internal divisions and external pressures, ultimately leading to its decline in the late 10th century. >> Over centuries, powerful dynasties has completely [music] expanded the power of Morocco from the Marinids, Almohads, [music] Almoravids, and Saadi, making Morocco such a powerful powerful state, you know, not only from here, expanded all the way from North Africa all the way to Spain. >> Morocco's history is marked by the establishment of both a French and a Spanish protectorate in 1912. The French protectorate, which lasted until 1956, was officially established with the Treaty of Fez, while the Spanish protectorate was established on November 27, 1912. The protectorates were as a result of the complex interplay of European rival and the strategic importance of Morocco as a crossroads between Africa and Europe. >> The French, they they they they took over more of the center of Morocco, more of Casablanca, Rabat, and this is the reason why people speak more French. Even in our dialect, it's actually a mixture of four languages: Arabic, French, Spanish, and Amazigh. >> The French protectorate focused on economically valuable part of Morocco, while the Spanish protectorate maintained control over the northern and southern zone. >> In the northern part of Morocco, which is Chefchaouen, Tangier, Tetouan, the northern regions, they were more colonized, or I would say, under the Spanish protectorate. So, they took more over lands, you know? So, this is how they kind of like how how Morocco was split over these two powers. So, and the king was there, but he was not the most powerful because we fell under the protectorate. >> This dual protectorate system shaped Morocco's society, economy, and politics for 44 years. >> So, in 1912, France and Spain colonized Morocco. Our only urban areas at the time were the medinas. So, what is a medina? Muslim city surrounded by a wall, and outside the walls, it was only farming lands. >> Oh. >> Okay? Which means what you see here did not exist before colonization. The walls of the medina had gates. Those gates helped protect our cities, so they had a function. They helped protect our cities from potential invasions. They also helped control the commodities in and out of the city because that's how you would collect taxes. And for safety and security, you would know who's coming in and out. >> [music] >> During the French protectorate, the French people, they started to build new neighborhoods outside of the walls of the old medinas cuz they couldn't settle inside with the with the locals, so they started to build their own houses, their own neighborhoods outside of the walls. So, in each of these big cities of Morocco, you will find a medina, which is like the old town, and then like the new town or like la ville nouvelle, which is uh the new town, how we say like the new town where the French people were settling. >> The struggle for independence [music] became increasingly urgent after World War II when a global wave of decolonization swept through Africa. Morocco had seen an increase in protest and strikes [music] organized by nationalist groups. The French responded by clamping down on nationalist activities and imprisoned its leaders. And in the early 1950s, the colonial power were unable to ignore the growing demand for independence. And in 1953, the French banished Sultan Mohammed V, which sparked mass demonstration and resistance across the country. >> Sidi Mohammed >> In the year 1955 was a pivotal moment in the country's history. The Sultan returned to Morocco after his exile in Madagascar. As it marked the end of the French protectorate and the beginning of Morocco's transition to independence. >> [music] >> Since then, the country has modernized while preserving its rich African, >> [music] >> Amazigh, Arab, Andalusian, heritage and Islamic heritage. >> Behind me is the tallest building Marrakech main landmark. That's the Koutoubia Mosque. The Koutoubia Mosque goes back to the 12th century. It was founded by the Almohad dynasty. So, they built this huge building as a symbolic Islamic symbolic symbol. So, actually it is not built from the clay. These are like the sandstones blocks coming from the Atlas Mountains. >> And two cities till today are still considered Spanish colonies are Ceuta and Melilla. >> Wow, and they are all in Morocco? >> They're all in Morocco. We can't even go in there. >> So, so, so you >> have to get a visa. >> Today, Morocco has moved on from a country that was once occupied by two colonial powers to a country that is occupied by development and prosperity. Morocco is now one of Africa's fast-rising countries in terms of industrial development. I mean, even [music] in manufacturing. Listen, this country is known to be one of the toppest economies when it comes to car assembling. Did you know? And overall, Morocco got one of the best infrastructure that I've ever seen. Bro, the train station out here in Morocco feels like an airport. It reminds me back in the days in [music] China. Because look at that, man. This is indeed a world-class train station. Woo! I just can't stop admiring the infrastructure development of this beautiful country. You know why? Because I never thought a day would come [music] I'll be using a fast-speed train right here in Africa. Did you know that Morocco is the home of Africa's fastest [music] speed train? We're already late for the train. I'm about to take Africa's fastest train. One thing that I really want to check is about the timing the train leaves. Because I am just 4 minutes away. You know, before the train leaves. I want to test if it's really on time. So, I we are in the business class. And with the business class, we have to go upstairs. It feels like you're taking a bus [music] A380, man. Business class are the top, so come and meet me. So, the distance between Rabat and Tangier, the city that I'm traveling to, is roughly 250 km. So, if this train is traveling 350 km/h, it means that it's going to take us less than an hour to get to our final destination. And roughly, if the train decides to go to go from 250 km/h, which means within the next hour, I'll be at my final destination. This is insane, man. >> [music] >> It's possible to develop Africa, man. If the people of Morocco have done it, why can't we do it in the rest of Africa? Especially the country that I come from, bro. I can wake up in Rabat, go to work in Tangier, do everything that it takes, and come back home in Rabat just to come and sleep. We need more of this infrastructure across the continent. I mean, can you believe it if we have such trains that connect Africa? We don't even need to, you know, be on planes anymore because if we have this connecting the entire West African countries, why do I have to sit on planes? I'd rather jump on a fast-speed train, and within the next 1 or 2 hours, I'll be in the neighboring country. This is impressive, and I want you all to give a big round of applause to the people of Morocco for investing in such infrastructure. >> [music] >> So, inside the fast-speed train, you got a cafeteria where you can literally buy anything. And I'm seeing the menu, and I'm seeing jollof rice. I hope it's Ghana jollof, but I believe that since Morocco got a very good relationship with Senegal, I guess it's going to be the Senegalese jollof in there. So, let me just try that. Hi. >> [music] >> Let me take it out. The look of the rice is definitely Nigerian jollof, man. I've not even tasted it, but hey. Nigerian jollof is it. >> [laughter] >> This is definitely Nigerian jollof. >> [snorts] >> I said it. I'm just so impressed about infrastructure development in Morocco. Look at that. We just [music] stopped, and that's another train station, man. This is incredible, man. Like you I feel like they they spend a lot of money on infrastructure, because with a good infrastructure, you're definitely going to go everywhere with ease, and it's very convenient. Okay. Look at people sitting, waiting for the next train. >> [music] [music] >> Our speed just got increased. You know why? Because as it stands right now, we are traveling with a speed of 297 km/h, man. So, that's what you're seeing right now. So, we're going to be at our final destination very soon. Wow, I I can't stop saying this. I'm just so impressed to see this in Africa, man. You know, this can connect the entire North Africa with a train like this. If they all, you know, decide to work together, you can just be in Morocco, wake up in Algeria, wake up in Egypt, and you keep going within the Maghreb Maghreb region, man. >> [music] [music] >> Oh, wow. I just came out of the train station, and believe me or not, I don't feel like I'm in Africa, man. Look at that. It's insane. Like, it's so clean. The infrastructure that you're seeing is world-class, and I believe that this city can even compete with any city in Europe or America. That's incredible, man. Just came out of the train station, and that's the infrastructure that we're coming out of the train station. This has nothing to do with the airport, but the entire surrounding is a train station, man. A big round of applause to the people of Morocco one more time. [music] I just made it to my third city in Morocco, and all I can say is that this country indeed got the best infrastructure I've seen out of all the 38 countries that I've been to. We're currently at the coastline of Tangier, and what I'm seeing is absolutely unbelievable, man. Look behind me. A world-class infrastructure, and when I go this way, that is the beach, and the sea right there. So, that's the Atlantic Ocean right here, but this is also the city where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Walking at the beautiful coastline of Tangier makes me feel so proud about the beautiful people of Morocco because they've developed the entire stretch along the coastline and it's absolutely breathtaking, man. The beauty [music] of traveling is to just see places that you've always dreamt of. Guess where I am. This is Tangier one more time and this is where the Mediterranean Sea meet the Atlantic Ocean. I mean, you know that the Mediterranean Sea actually comes from the Atlantic Ocean. So, on my right hand side, that's Atlantic and that's the Mediterranean Sea. But, one unique thing about this place is also this is the place where Africa meets Europe. >> [music] >> Can you see my backdrop? [music] Where I am is Morocco and the land that you see across the ocean is Spain. But, can I ask a question? It's just 14 km between the two continent. Why there is no bridge nor tunnel that connects both countries? Let me know in the comment section. The explanation that everyone is giving is that the ocean right here is deeper. I don't think that is the reason. [music] Let me know in the comment section what you think. Why there's no tunnel or bridge that connects Africa and Europe? And it's time to travel to my last city in Morocco, which happens to be Africa's [music] most visited city. I just need to go find out why. >> [music] >> Good morning from the beautiful cultural capital of Morocco, Marrakech, popularly known as the Red City. and my backdrop [music] is where I'll be staying for two nights just to explore this beautiful city. Beautiful property you got in here. >> Thank you. >> Thank you so much for hosting me. >> Of course. Of course. You cannot be in Morocco and not come to Imsouane. >> I feel like I'm about to have the best fun in my entire life in this particular city [music] because this city is known to be a city of happiness. Marrakech is a touristic city of Morocco. So, this city literally is the most visited city in Africa, and as you can see around me, more tourists are still in here. So, a lot of touristic vibes in this city, but one of the coolest thing that I I personally love about this city is the coochie. That's how they call it locally, but it's more like a horse carriage that you can just sit and have a good ride within the city. Should we try it for the first time though? That'll be amazing. Yeah? So, before I do anything [music] in Marrakech, I need to look like the people of Morocco. >> Like a local. >> Like I need to look like Moroccan. What what this? >> Yeah, this is for you. >> Second beer? How do you say how much? I have to try it out. Huh? >> 10. >> Mhm? Mhm? >> Yes. >> Mhm? 10 or 50? >> Yeah, 300. >> I'll give you 50. >> [laughter] >> Ah, that's negotiation, man. Woo! Bro, I feel like the cloth to be taller than me, man. >> Ooh. But it's going to help you. >> See? Yes, sir. Ooh. It fits perfectly. fit, man. DJ, give me some music, man. Can you take off the [music] the hoodie or I think I think I think this one makes me look like Moses, man. Pharaoh. Wow. You have a music? It's in the main square. In the main square. I want to go out and dance. What am I wearing? Jellaba. Jellaba. Yes. Wow. It's a traditional Moroccan clothing. That's so beautiful, man. And that what we have in Ghana is called what? Jellabia. We say jellabia, but like we say both are correct. Jellaba or jellabia. Oh, okay. But this is so cool, man. I think I need to buy one more. To first clean them up, probably. Uh-uh. 1,200? 550. 500. 500. 500. My negotiation skills is on point, man. So, it is what it is. So, I want to buy two and just you know, take it home. Something from Morocco that I'll be wearing back home. Yeah, I need to get another color. I think this is cuter. Yeah? So, I have two of it and I'm good. It's time to hit the street and just have some fun today. I LOVE IT. LISTEN. I'VE BEEN TO DIFFERENT PART OF MOROCCO, but I must confess that Marrakech is the real deal. You cannot come to Morocco without visiting this city because this is where all the happiness and fun is. Wow. Yo, this are snake charmers right behind us. And what is it? What Why is he holding it? >> No, those are like just the river snakes. Those are like harmless. >> Oh, they're harmless? >> YEAH. >> HELLO, HARMLESS SNAKE. >> WELL, it's a part of the experience. >> What are you doing? >> [screaming] >> I'm not going to put snake on my neck. >> [laughter] >> HAVE YOU DONE IT BEFORE? >> NO, I have a phobia of them. >> I also HAVE A PHOBIA. >> [laughter] >> THAT'S A COBRA, BRO. >> NO, WE'RE NOT PUTTING the cobra. We're putting just the little one. >> I'm scared. >> No. >> I'm scared. >> Come on, you can do it. You can do it. >> No, the snake is looking at me, man. Seriously. >> [music] >> Sit down. >> [music] >> Look there. How come you don't come and do it? You come and do it. Let me shoot you. >> [music] >> My brother, yeah. Don't look at me, snake. Oh lord, it's moving. Oh my goodness. TAKE YOUR TIME, BRO. JEFF, YOU GET ME LIKE THAT? >> YES, TELL her to take tell her to take. >> Oh my goodness, I DID IT. >> [screaming] >> OH MY GOODNESS. I WANT TO DO IT TOGETHER. NO WAY. When you find yourself in Marrakech, the snake charmers will definitely help you get comfortable. Listen, this is one of the craziest thing I've ever done in my whole life, but yeah, LET'S GO. LET'S GO, BRING the music. Bring the music. Let's go. Music. Let's go. We're going to dance with it. >> [music] >> This is what you do in Marrakech. I'm not speed, man. Why they CALLING ME SPEED? I'M NOT SPEED, MAN. LET'S GO, LET'S DO THAT. LET'S GO. I'm not speed, bro, but I don't understand me speed, man, but I got to try it out. I got TO GO AND TRY IT OUT. NO. ONE, TWO, I'M NOT SPEED, MAN. MY NAME IS MAYA, MAN. >> [laughter] >> YOU KNOW WHAT? HE WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO point me out, so definitely I have to try it out from here. Yeah, it's mix. Mix. So that I can call it. Wow. This is so sweet, man. And everything is just fresh. >> [laughter] [music] >> Since I came to Morocco, this is the first [music] time that I believe that I've had a lot of fun. >> Yeah. So, this is Marrakech. The vibes of Marrakech, they give you like the joy. Hence the name, like the Arabic name, like nickname of the city, which is Beja. >> Oh, wow. >> locals in Marrakech like really really are just like happy and they just distribute their happiness to everyone. >> That's why I'm so happy even though I don't know why. >> Yeah. I'm affected by the happiness. >> So, where are we right now? >> So, now we are in the main square of Marrakech. This is like the heart the beating heart of Marrakech. Yeah. So, this square is actually it goes back to the 11th century when Marrakech was founded first. It wasn't like this cuz actually it has like a a dark side. What's the dark side then? The Jemaa el-Fnaa square was like an execution square. Yeah. That's how it started. >> [laughter] >> Yeah. Marrakech became like a gathering point for like the villagers to come here to sell their food, their like products. And then like later when it became like a tourist attraction. That's how it became. Like all those lively like local things like it became more like attracting tourists. It's like something like a new concept for them. >> That's amazing, man. And I'm here That's why I'm here and I'm so happy and I'm not being executed. No, I'm just living my best life. >> [music] >> So whenever I go to a country, I try to understand the cost of living in the country. And I'm here to take $10 and you and I are going to find out what $10 can get us right here in Marrakech, Morocco. So this is 100 Moroccan dirham and I just want to see what this money can get me in Marrakech. This are woven basket that is hand woven by the locals. And if you're from Ghana or which part of Africa that you're from, I believe that you have exactly the same thing in your country. This makes us the same people. The real people of this land is the Amazigh. So I'm sure like this are hand woven by the people of the Amazigh. >> [music] >> Give me the mix, man. Is it mix? >> Mix, yeah. >> Sheesh. One thing I need to know is [music] that in Morocco they eat everything with bread. >> Yes, we do. [laughter] >> Even rice, they eat it with bread. >> No, they don't eat rice with bread. >> Everything. Like you know, starters they will bring bread. >> Yep. >> Main course, they will add bread. Desserts, you see bread there. >> Sorry. >> The food is ready. >> Yeah. >> Yeah, the service is nice. What what do I have to say? >> Bismillah. >> Why you have to say it? >> Uh Bismillah means God bless this food, right? >> Right, it's like in the name of God. We're eating >> Oh, in the name of God. >> In the name of God, why are you eating like this? >> Oh, wow. >> This is a blessing from God. >> Oh, wow. >> Like everything, not just food, you know. No spicy? >> Spicy. >> Is it good? >> It's very delicious, man. >> Can you taste like all the spices, flavors? >> It's got a unique flavor. And the bread alone gives you the perfect combination, man. But I feel like it's too hot. >> It's so hot. My tongue. As [laughter] you can see it. >> [music] >> My 100 dirham could not buy me the clothes I'm wearing, but I know and believe that it can buy me food because it's food over everything. Hey. Give me that sheep head, man. The big head of the goats is what? 140? >> Yeah. >> Which means even my 100 cannot get me this food. It's so cool to see that the Za'abeel [music] Square turns into a night market. That's so cool, right? >> Yep, it is. I mean, when we were here in the morning, it was not like this. >> Yeah. >> And now we can buy food. The same place that I was touching the snake. I was not touching. I was so scared, bro. But anyway, my goat head is delaying, man. >> It's coming. >> Bro, that looks good. Man. That looks good. The entire meat is so spicy. >> Mhm. >> The meat is very tender. >> yeah. >> Yep. >> Because it's cooked like overnight on really, really slow heat from the ashes of the charcoal. Makes sense. >> Yep. It's so good. >> This is so good. For me, Marrakech is the cultural capital of Morocco. And also, this is the most visited city in Africa. And it's true because look at the crowd, bro. How many people come to this place daily? >> Like thousands, literally every day. And like the the number like will multiply by like the weekends or during like the public holidays in Morocco. Yeah, even the locals, they come here like Like just in like another hour when we came when we come here. >> Yeah, it was like that. >> You will see it more crowded than now. And like during summer, that's another thing. Cuz summer like everyone Yeah, stays out like the whole Especially like the afternoon, like when it's starting like I mean the evening it's starting to cool down. Everyone goes out. >> One of the things that really fascinates me anytime I drive through the beautiful country of Morocco are villages that sit on a cliff. And you can see this kind of villages almost [music] every corner of this beautiful country. And I wonder how >> [music] >> people live so comfortably on a cliff. I mean, literally, there's a mountain behind them and they cut somewhere beneath the mountain and then living there. Some of them even live on top of the mountain. Where are we right now? >> We are now in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. >> We are inside. >> Inside, yeah, that's the start of it. >> Oh, okay. Can we get to the peak? >> You can get to the peak. You can go to the peak. >> Me? No, you. >> Oh, I can't. I don't know about you, but I don't think I >> doing that. [laughter] >> I'm not doing it, either. >> Okay, what is the name of the peak of the Atlas Mountains? >> [music] >> The highest [music] peak in the Atlas Mountains is called Mount Toubkal. >> Oh, okay. >> It's the highest peak of North Africa. >> And it's right here in Morocco. >> Morocco, yes. >> Oh, wow. And it snows. >> Yeah, the Atlas Mountains stretches over like North Africa. It's not only in Morocco, it goes in Algeria and into Tunisia, but the highest peaks are in Morocco. >> Mhm, okay. >> Yeah. Atlas Mountains [music] actually are the source of life for this region. As you can see, like a lot it snows a lot here, so we it provides a lot of water and also the biodiversity of the region. Atlas Mountains are the homeland of the Amazigh people of Morocco, the indigenous people of North Africa. So, we are called Amazigh. >> Before the Arabs came? >> came. Before the Arabs, before the Europeans, before >> Are you Arab or Amazigh? >> I'm 100% Amazigh. >> [music] >> You all know that I just love chasing waterfalls and knowing that there's a beautiful waterfall hidden in the beautiful mountains of Atlas, I just need to go find out. But, we just have to hike and hike within the snow. That's insane. But that's the love I have for waterfalls. So come along with me. Let's go. These are beautiful real experiences that I'm having right here in Morocco. >> [gasps] >> I'm out of breath already. You know why? Because the views of the Atlas Mountain took my breath away. Finally, I can hear the sound of the falls, which means that I'm super close to the falls. My goodness. That's my first time seeing a waterfall falling on rocks. That's gorgeous, bro. It's a tiny little falls, but trust me, it's worth visiting. This is absolutely breathtaking, man. Look at my backdrop, man. Indeed, God took his time to create the motherland for Africans and I'm here to let you know that it's about time to visit Morocco, man. This is Morocco. >> Mhm.