Moroccans

Moroccans (Arabic: المغاربة, romanized: al-Maġāriba) are the citizens and nationals of the Kingdom of Morocco. The country's population is predominantly composed of Amazigh (the indigenous people of North Africa),^[1] and Arabs, who arrived in Morocco in the 7th century during the Islamic conquests.^[2] Notable Berber tribes in Morocco include the Baranis and the Masmuda,^[3][4] while Arab tribes include the Banu Ma'qil and the Rahamna.^[5][6]

Moroccans speak Berber varieties which make 26% of the population of Morocco,^[7] either as a first language or bilingually with Arabic. Three different Berber dialects are spoken: Tarifit, spoken by 1.27 million mostly in the Rif mountains, Shilha, spoken by 3 to 4.5 million mostly in the Anti-Atlas mountains, and Central Atlas Tamazight, spoken by 2.3 million mostly in the Middle Atlas.^[7] Hassaniya Arabic is spoken in the southern part of the country, spoken by over 200,000 people.^[8]

Almost all Moroccans follow the religion of Islam. According to WorldAtlas, 30% of Moroccans are non-denominational Muslims, while two-thirds belong to the Sunni denomination.^[9][10] Other minority religions include Christianity, Judaism and Bahá'ísm.^[11]

Culturally, Moroccans practice the folklore equestrian tradition of tbourida.^[12]

1. ↑ https://www.iwgia.org/en/morocco.html
2. ↑ https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13819/MO
3. ↑ https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=pQcVAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA741&dq=baranis+morocco&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&source=gb_mobile_search&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjkxsbro7iEAxWXW0EAHaTMCvE4ChDoAXoECAYQAw#v=onepage&q&f=false
4. ↑ Nelson, Harold D. (1985). Morocco, a country study. Area handbook series. Washington, D.C.: The American University. p. 14.
5. ↑ https://www.rhamna.net/archives/205
6. ↑ https://fanack.com/morocco/population-of-morocco/rehamna-in-morocco-the-vessel-of-bedouin-life/
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} "RGPH 2014". rgphentableaux.hcp.ma. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
8. ↑ "Hassaniyya". Ethnologue. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
9. ↑ https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-morocco.html
10. ↑ https://www.originaltravel.co.uk/travel-guide/morocco/culture
11. ↑ https://www.originaltravel.co.uk/travel-guide/morocco/culture
12. ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349573357_Human-Horse_Relationships_in_Morocco_What_Equids_Can_Tell_Us_About_Society