The berbers tribe in Morocco are one of the largest tribes on this planet consisting of approximately 40 percent of Morocco's population of 32 million people (1). Although up to 80 percent of the country’s population reportedly has some degree of native Berber blood in their family (1). Morocco itself has is scattered with ride-ranging mountains, a vast coastline, while having a subtropical climate which at times can prove to be a challenge to thrive in such an environment especially when moving east into the Sahara desert (2). This tribe has not only been very successful and resourceful in their environment but the Berbers have also had a large impact on Moroccan culture. Yet, at the same time the modern world has caught up to the tribe
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Their language consists of their own native tongue called Tamazight which is almost unrecognizable to the outside world which hasn't changed since their Culturalization of Morocco in the second or third millennium BCE (1). This has even became the third language of Morocco and it has even been implemented in the country school system (1). In the past the roles of people in the Berbers has varied, many in the Sahara were merchants and gold traders and were even involved in the slave trade (3) while other were farmers and some were sworn in as leaders in the burbee hierarchy who are usually middle age but varies from region to region (4). The role of women in their culture usually consists of housewives picked out buy the men in the tribe but can leaders of certain tribes aswell …show more content…
The Berbers have multiple festivals throughout the year celebrating their rich history and culture. This includes the festival of fantasia, also known as the game of gunpowder, which is one of which is performed during weddings or cultural celebrations. When the Barbers were still in battle riding on horse back they were highly skilled in long rifle shooting, his is celebrated in the festival as the horsemen display their impressive riding skills while synchronized shoots come from their rifles (4). They also have the Betrothal festival of Imilchil which incorporates the Berber’s traditional music and food. Although there was a large volume of christian berbers after the french invasion of Morocco in the early 20th century (3), as well as jewish berbers, many migrated to france by the late 1960s (4) there is mainly only islamic berbers left in Morocco (5). Just like majority of islamic followers of northern Africa, the berbers believe in the presence of three spiritual deities consisting of; Shia, Sunni and Sufi (5). The many traditions and cultures practices the berbers have ultimately make them a very unique and independent band of
Their language consists of their own native tongue called Tamazight which is almost unrecognizable to the outside world which hasn't changed since their Culturalization of Morocco in the second or third millennium BCE (1). This has even became the third language of Morocco and it has even been implemented in the country school system (1). In the past the roles of people in the Berbers has varied, many in the Sahara were merchants and gold traders and were even involved in the slave trade (3) while other were farmers and some were sworn in as leaders in the burbee hierarchy who are usually middle age but varies from region to region (4). The role of women in their culture usually consists of housewives picked out buy the men in the tribe but can leaders of certain tribes aswell …show more content…
The Berbers have multiple festivals throughout the year celebrating their rich history and culture. This includes the festival of fantasia, also known as the game of gunpowder, which is one of which is performed during weddings or cultural celebrations. When the Barbers were still in battle riding on horse back they were highly skilled in long rifle shooting, his is celebrated in the festival as the horsemen display their impressive riding skills while synchronized shoots come from their rifles (4). They also have the Betrothal festival of Imilchil which incorporates the Berber’s traditional music and food. Although there was a large volume of christian berbers after the french invasion of Morocco in the early 20th century (3), as well as jewish berbers, many migrated to france by the late 1960s (4) there is mainly only islamic berbers left in Morocco (5). Just like majority of islamic followers of northern Africa, the berbers believe in the presence of three spiritual deities consisting of; Shia, Sunni and Sufi (5). The many traditions and cultures practices the berbers have ultimately make them a very unique and independent band of