Berber, or Amazigh, culture is at the heart of Morocco’s identity. The Berbers, the country’s original inhabitants, have preserved their traditions over the centuries despite Arab and colonial influences.
The Amazigh language is now recognized as an official language alongside Arabic. This recognition is part of a wider movement to preserve the Berber identity. Traditional festivals such as Yennayer (Berber New Year) and local religious ceremonies are celebrated in many regions.
Berber art is also very much a part of everyday life: from hand-woven carpets to silver jewelry, every object tells a story. Mountainous regions like the Rif and Atlas are the cradles of this ancestral culture, where the architecture of the kasbahs reflects the ingenuity of this people.
TheBerber culinary art is also a pillar of this culture, with emblematic dishes such as tajine and couscous, prepared with local produce and often accompanied by mint tea.
