Cem Yılmaz was asked about his resemblance to the Prince of Morocco: I was there, hung out for half an hour, then came back.

Cem Yılmaz was asked about his resemblance to the Prince of Morocco: I was there, hung out for half an hour, then came back.

03.05.2026 10:21

The resemblance between Moroccan Sultan Moulay Youssef and Cem Yılmaz in footage shot in Paris in 1926 drew attention. Comedian Cem Yılmaz responded humorously to a question about his striking similarity to the Moroccan Prince. The famous comedian said, 'Yes, I was there. I also went to the Stone Age and to another planet. We were in Paris in 1926. I hung out for half an hour and came back.'

Archive footage claimed to have been taken in 1926 during Moroccan Sultan Moulay Youssef's visit to Paris has come to light. The resemblance of the person in the black-and-white frames to Cem Yılmaz drew attention. The question directed at the famous comedian was met with a witty response.

RESEMBLANCE DREW ATTENTION

In the revealed images, the facial features of the person claimed to be Moroccan Sultan Moulay Youssef were quickly likened to Cem Yılmaz. The resemblance in the images did not escape the notice of viewers, and the topic began to be discussed widely.

WITTY RESPONSE FROM CEM YILMAZ

To the journalists' question, "You've been compared a lot to the Moroccan Prince, were you there?" Cem Yılmaz responded with his signature humor. Yılmaz said, "Yes, I was there. I go there too. It's an easy thing, you know. I've been to the Stone Age and to another planet. We were in Paris in 1926. I hung out for half an hour and came back."

The archive footage and Yılmaz's statement quickly sparked widespread reaction, while the resemblance debate continues to hold its place on the agenda.

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