VOICED : Morocco Berbers struggle to be heard

The video discusses the challenges faced by the Berber community in Morocco, particularly in registering Berber names and promoting their language and culture. Despite the official recognition of the Berber language in 2011, there are still significant hurdles, including political resistance and educational setbacks. Efforts are being made to increase the visibility of the Berber language in public life and education, aiming to integrate Berber culture more fully into Moroccan society.

What issue do ethnic Berbers in Morocco face despite the lifting of a ban on Berber names?

• Difficulty in registering Berber names

• Limited access to public services

• Lack of recognition of Berber language

• Discrimination in education

When was the Berber language, Mazique, recognized as an official state language in Morocco?

• 2001

• 1991

• 2011

• 2021

What do activists claim about the progress of the Berber language since its recognition?

• It is now the primary language in rural areas

• It has seen little change in promotion

• It has replaced Arabic in official documents

• It has been widely adopted in schools

What is one of the goals for the Amazig language in Moroccan education?

• To eliminate it from the curriculum

• To teach it only in rural areas

• To increase the percentage of students studying it to 15%

• To make it the primary language of instruction

How many people in Morocco speak the Amazig dialect daily?

• Over 10 million

• Over 8 million

• Over 5 million

• Over 1 million