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History. Historically, languages such as Phoenician, [11] Punic, [12] and Berber languages have been spoken in Morocco. Juba II, king of Mauretania, wrote in Greek and Latin. [13] .
In the pre-colonial era, Morocco’s linguistic situation was characterized by simplicity if it is to be compared with nowadays situation; Moroccans used to speak either Arabic or Amazigh and no foreign languages have been introduced yet.
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The form of Arabic spoken in Morocco is shared by the greatest number of Moroccan speakers and is one of the country's two official languages. Many speakers also use standard Arabic for writing, official addresses, and worship. This makes the Moroccan form of Arabic an anomaly, as its speakers can generally understand other dialects, but speakers o...
Darijaprincipally gives other Arabic speakers such problems because of pronunciation differences. Short vowels are deleted between consonants, giving the Arabic spoken in Morocco a quicker, clicky rhythm. Most words also receive a spoken prefix that sounds like a hummed "m," causing further confusion. The Moroccan dialect also has some grammatical ...
The Berbers are a North African ethnic group that has lived in Morocco, Algeria and neighboring countries for at least 10,000 years. The name is derived from the Greek for "barbarian," so the language and ethnic group are often referred to as Tamazight. While previously considered to be a derivation of Arabic, it is now known to be its own separate...
Languages in Morocco are heavily influenced by two key colonial groups; the French and Spanish. The French invasion and controlof Morocco lasted from 1907 until independence in 1956. The Spanish influencealso lasted approximately the same time, from 1912 until 1956. During this time both of these languages established strong foothold Morocco that c...
In 2002 the Moroccan government instituted educational reforms that favored English teaching in schools. Many areas of science and business are now conducted at least partially in English, and the popularity of this language continues to grow throughout the educational and business structures of the country. Its use as an internationally shared lan...
Jul 9, 2024 · During Morocco’s pre-colonial period, governmental language policies consisted of an implicit acknowledgment of the transmission of knowledge that began with the introduction of the Islamic faith through the Arabic language beginning in 647 AD (see Julien, 2002). The spread of Islam in North Africa in general and in Morocco in particular ...
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Aug 16, 2023 · The footprints of French in Morocco can be traced back to its colonial past, where the language played a pivotal role in the nation’s administration, culture, and society. But the story didn’t end with the colonial era.
Mar 10, 2021 · During the colonial period, Morocco experienced significant linguistic influence from both French and Spanish. The French protectorate era, which lasted from 1912 to 1956, played a crucial role in shaping Morocco’s linguistic landscape.
Sep 10, 2023 · French was the official language of Morocco during the French colonial period. It is still widely spoken today, especially in the cities. About 63% of Moroccans can speak French. French has had a major impact on the Moroccan language.
