Atlas Trek Guide

Discovering the Indigenous People of     North Africa The Amazigh people, often known internationally as Berbers, are the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa, with a history that goes back thousands of years—long before the Arab arrival in the 7th century. The word Amazigh (plural: Imazighen) means “free people” or “noble men” in their native Tamazight language. 🌍 Where Do the Amazigh Live? Today, Amazigh communities can be found across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, and Niger, but Morocco is home to the largest population. In Morocco, they mainly inhabit the High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Anti-Atlas, Rif Mountains, and the Souss Valley, though many now live in cities as well. 🕰️ A Brief History of the Amazigh The Amazigh have existed in North Africa for more than 4,000 years. They lived through and resisted the invasions of Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and French colonizers. Despite all these influences, they’ve preserved much of their identity, language, ...