The Berbers – an indigenous ethnic group of the Maghreb region of North Africa from Siwa Egypt to the Canary Islands. The original name of the people of North Africa was Imazighen (plural) and Amazigh (single). It means free and noble people. Traveling in Morocco you will meet the Berbers everywhere and you will know their hospitality.
Berber history
The Berbers people believed in natural religion – Warro, the God of good luck and Wayha, the God of bad luck. Other religions such as Christianity and Judaism arrived much later. By the seventh century most Berbers professed Christianity or polytheism. In the seventh century, after the Arab expansion, this began to change gradually as the majority of the population adopted Islam despite resistance attempts.The Arabs made a strong effort to destroy the religious beliefs and culture of the Berbers, but were unsuccessful because if the fierce Berber pride. They were able to protect their customs in weddings, parties, clothes and even food.
“Although Arabic is the official language of the Kingdom of Morocco, after manifestations, the Amazigh language is now being taught in the schools.”
Berber culture
Between Berber and Arabs citizens of north Africa are differences in customs.The Amazigh have a great respect and honor for women. I Among other things is the distinctive monogamy of women and the co-decision on important matters of the family together with her husband.
Berbers have their own language. Their language is mainly spoken, handed down for generations. They also have their own alphabet and own dialects. In modern times, even though most Berbers are Muslims, they cultivate their separate beliefs.
The Berbers have their own language. Their language is mainly spoken, handed down for generations. They also have their own alphabet and own dialects. In modern times, even though most Berbers are Muslims, they cultivate their separate beliefs.
The Berbers also have their own music. Earlier were the nomadic people of the nomads, without even writing, singing songs. These are the stories of people’s lives, the words of these songs will fall from the hearts of popular poets.
“Dihya, a warrior queen, was born in the early 7th century. For five years, 695-700 AD. she ruled a free Berber state. She died in battle against invading Arabs. She is known as the most powerful monarch in North Africa -The Queen of the Berbers.”
