Nomadic Tribe

Most Amazigh communities are led by men. But families can be either patriarchal or matriarchal depending on the tribe.

Most Amazighs are Sunni Muslim. But ancient beliefs can still be found woven into everyday life with religious practices based more on traditions and the decisions of the community.

The Berber traditions are maintained today as in ancestral times, whether for traditional festivals, for weddings or births, or even in everyday life. In some areas of Morocco it is still common to see women dressed in traditional clothes or with henna with saffron makeup and the traditional songs resonate in the streets of the oldest villages.

Tamazight is a branch of the Afroasiatic language family that consists of almost thirty Amazigh languages and hundreds of dialects. Their writing system, Tifinagh, is an abjad script of ancient origin.

A beautiful part of Amazigh culture. Their art often has a purpose beyond just being looked at, usually to be worn or used. So you’ll see the most enchanting jewelry, pottery, furniture, carpets and fabrics. Artistic design is also represented in their architecture. 
Kilims are always made with traditional motifs and they are decorated with fringes and sequins, while other Berber weavers from different regions will simply use geometric designs such as diamonds and triangles.
The jewels are illuminated and adapted to modern life while maintaining their sumptuous decorations.

Yennayer: It’s the Amazigh New Year, based on the Amazigh agrarian calendar. This is celebrated on January 14. A large meal (always including couscous) is prepared, and it’s seen as a good omen to marry on this day. Children are also encouraged to pick fruits and vegetables themselves as a sign of initiation into the agricultural life.
Boujloud: Taking place a few days after Eid al Adha and lasting for three days, this celebration has different interpretations. Myths claim that the purpose is to show the battle of good vs. evil. Men dress up in goat skins, paint their faces with charcoal, and even attach hooves to their hands. Women and children sing, dance, and play music.