Younes Zarou is a German-Moroccan content creator and illusion artist best known for his colorful, creative TikTok videos. With over 56 million followers on TikTok and 25 million YouTube subscribers, he is Germany’s most-followed TikToker. His unique camera tricks, behind-the-scenes tutorials, and positive personality have helped him build a global community called the #YZfamily.
He started his journey in 2019 and quickly rose to fame during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Apart from social media, he has appeared on TV shows like Let’s Dance and Die Verräter.
Wiki/Bio
| Field | Info |
| Full Name | Younes Zarou |
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1998 |
| Age | 27 years (as of 2025) |
| Profession | Content Creator, Influencer |
| Hometown | Flörsheim am Main, Germany |
| Current Residence | Flörsheim am Main, Germany |
| Nationality | German (Moroccan descent) |
| @youneszarou (18M+ followers) | |
| TikTok | @youneszarou (56M+ followers) |
| YouTube | @YounesZarou (25M+ subscribers) |
Physical Details
| Attribute | Measurement |
| Height | 5’9”–5’11” (175–181 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Blonde (or Black) |
Early Life
Younes Zarou was born on January 26, 1998, in Frankfurt, Germany, and grew up in Flörsheim am Main in a Moroccan-German family. He has five siblings and was raised in a home where both German and Moroccan cultures were celebrated. His mother is a nurse who grew up in Germany, and his father ran a vehicle repair shop after moving from Morocco. As a child, Younes dreamed of becoming a footballer and even trained with the youth academy of Eintracht Frankfurt. However, his love for video editing and photography eventually led him in a different direction.
Education
| Level | Institution |
| School | Private School in Frankfurt |
| University | Provadis School of International Management and Technology |
| Degree | Bachelor’s in Business Informatics (2018–2022) |
Younes studied business informatics at university and worked as a trainee IT consultant while building his social media presence. His academic background helped him understand the technical side of content creation.
Family
| Relation | Info |
| Father | Vehicle repair shop owner (name not public) |
| Mother | Nurse (name not public) |
| Siblings | Five, including brother Amine Zarou |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | One daughter (name not shared) |
Younes is married and has a daughter who appears occasionally in his videos. He respects his family’s privacy and does not share their names online.
Career
Younes started posting on TikTok in August 2019. His first videos featured camera tricks and illusions using simple props like paint and mirrors. He quickly gained millions of followers thanks to his unique style and creative editing. During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, he went viral by livestreaming 24/7 for a month, encouraging viewers to stay home safely.
His YouTube channel, launched in 2021, showcases his illusion videos with behind-the-scenes tutorials. One of his most popular videos, “Do not waste resources,” has over 659 million views. Younes is also popular on Instagram and has worked with several brands and even political figures, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
In addition to social media, Younes appeared on the German dance show Let’s Dance in 2023 and the reality show Die Verräter in 2025.
Career Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
| 2019 | Started posting TikTok illusion videos |
| 2020 | Livestreamed 24/7 during lockdown |
| 2021 | Won Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award |
| 2021 | Created YouTube channel |
| 2022 | “Do not waste resources” hit 659M views |
| 2023 | Appeared on Let’s Dance (11th place) |
| 2025 | Competed in Die Verräter |
Net Worth
| Year | Estimated Net Worth |
| 2025 | $1 million – $4 million |
Younes earns mainly through TikTok and YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships, and public events. Reports suggest he can make up to $20,000 per sponsored post. His exact assets are not known, but he is believed to live a comfortable life in Flörsheim am Main.
Controversies
- Bengaluru Incident (2025): Younes was briefly detained in India after a surprise Instagram post led thousands of fans to gather on Church Street, raising safety concerns. He was released after cooperating with local police.
- Privacy Questions: While some fans are curious about his family, Younes chooses to keep their identities private and focuses his content on art and positivity.