Today, most Berber tribes can be found in North Africa. Morocco is one of the countries that have welcomed these tribes with their incredible traditions. Discover everything that makes this Berber tribe of the Moroccan High Atlas so famous.

The fascinating story of the Berber tribe

Apparently, the presence of Berber tribes in the Maghreb goes back several centuries. These very mysterious people are very attached to their ancestral values and have managed to preserve their traditions over the years. With origins in Persia and India, they are scattered all over the place. Also known as Amazigh, this name perfectly represents the freedom of this tribe. One thing is certain: most Egyptian and Roman texts prove the existence of this people. Escape into this fascinating world and discover all the secrets of the Amazigh people. activities on offer by your hotel.

Berber culture, with its different tribes and ethnic groups

Until now, the Amazighs have claimed their own identities and cultures. Apart from the Amazighs, we also have the Tuaregs, who are nomads roaming the desert. Then there are the Kabyles from Algeria, who also assert their differences from the other Berber peoples. In Morocco, 65 % of the population are Berbers, although it was only in 2011 that this language was recognised in the constitution. The three-coloured Berber flag represents the sea (blue), the mountains (green) and the desert (yellow). The colour red signifies the blood of free men that flows over the three colours of the flag.

The various Berber dynasties that succeeded one another in Morocco

The Berber people have been able to resist the many Roman and Arab powers that have succeeded one another. Being very proud of what they have become, the tribe is considered to be a very special people. It was to escape the Arab invasions in the 700s A.D. that the Berbers settled. refugees in the mountains. The great Moroccan dynasties began in the 11th century with the Almoravids from 1055 to 1147. Then came the Almohads, who lived from 1147 to 1269. Finally came the Marinids, who lived from 1248 to 1465. During your stay in Ouarzazate, we're sure you'll meet this extraordinary tribe.

The language of the Berber tribe in Morocco

Tifinagh is the alphabet of the Berber tribe and dates back to the 6th century BC. It is thanks to King Mohammed VI that this language has been taught to children in schools. In 2011, it was recognised as Morocco's second official language. There are also three Berber dialects in Morocco:

• Tarafite used in the north in the Tangiers-Nador region
• Tachilhite used in the south-west of Essaouira and in Sidi Ifni
• Tamazight is the most widely spoken language in Morocco.

During your next holiday in OuarzazateCome and discover the beauty of Berber culture. We are sure that the values of this beautiful tribe have been carefully preserved over time.