Moroccan diaspora

People of Moroccan birth or ancestry living outside Morocco

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Ethnic group

Moroccan diaspora
الجالية المغربية

Map of the Moroccan diaspora in the world

Total population
c. 5 million[1]
Regions with significant populations
France| 1,146,000[1]
Spain| 1,026,000[2]
Israel| 493,200-1,000,000[3][4]
Italy| 415,088[5]
Netherlands| 363,000[1]
Belgium| 298,000[1]
Germany| 127,000[1]
Languages
Arabic (Moroccan Arabic, Judeo-Moroccan Arabic, Hassaniya Arabic, Jebli Arabic)
Berber (Tashlhit, Tarifit, Central Atlas Tamazight)
Religion
Predominantly Islam
Minority Judaism and
Christianity[6][7][8]
Related ethnic groups
Other Berbers, Arabs and Maghrebis

The Moroccan diaspora (Arabic: الجالية المغربية), part of the wider Arab diaspora, consists of emigrants from Morocco and their descendants. An estimated five million Moroccans live abroad,[9] with the majority of the diaspora being located in Europe, and especially France.

Five million Moroccans live abroad, encompassing a diverse range of roles including executives, high-ranking or well-respected professionals, shopkeepers, teachers, workers, researchers, and artisans.[10] Their remittances and various investments back home, and they are invaluable contributors to both the immaterial and material wealth of Morocco.

## Diaspora by region[edit]

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### Europe[edit]

Moroccans are one of the largest migrant populations in Europe, with the Moroccan diaspora community living in France estimated at 1,146,000, Spain 766,000, Italy 487,000, the Netherlands 363,000, Belgium 700,000 and Germany 127,000.[1]

## Religion[edit]

The Moroccan diaspora is mainly composed of Sunni Muslims, along with a substantial number of Moroccan Jews especially in Israel.[11]

There is also a minority of Shia Muslims as well a Christian minority, especially in France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands.[12][13]

## See also[edit]

* Moroccans
* Moroccans in France
* Maghrebi communities of Paris
* Moroccans in Spain
* Moroccan Jews in Israel
* Moroccans in Italy
* Moroccans in Belgium
* Moroccans in the Netherlands
* Moroccans in Germany
* Moroccan Canadians
* Moroccan Americans
* Moroccans in Sweden
* British Moroccans

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f Mahieu, Rilke (2020). "Diaspora Policies, Consular Services and Social Protection for Moroccan Citizens Abroad". In Lafleur, Jean-Michel; Vintila, Daniela (eds.). Migration and Social Protection in Europe and Beyond (Volume 3): A Focus on Non-EU Sending States. IMISCOE Research Series. Cham: Springer. pp. 231–246. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-51237-8_13. ISBN 978-3-030-51236-1. S2CID 229244954.
2. ^ https://ine.es/jaxiT3/Datos.htm?t=56937
3. ^ "Jews by country of origin and age, 2010". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 2011-11-13.
4. ^ "Moroccan Jewry in Israel set to commemorate 60 years of aliya". Jerusalem Post.
5. ^ "Moroccans in Italy 2023". Italian National Institute of Statistics.
6. ^ Marti, David (2016). Religion and Power. Taylor & Francis. p. 94-95. ISBN 9781317067870.
7. ^ Morocco: General situation of Muslims who converted to Christianity, and specifically those who converted to Catholicism; their treatment by Islamists and the authorities, including state protection (2008–2011). Refworld.org. Retrieved on 12 June 2016.
8. ^ Erwin Fahlbusch (2003). The Encyclopedia of Christianity. Vol. 3\. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. pp. 653–. ISBN 978-0-8028-2415-8.
9. ^ News, Aziz Boucetta-Morocco World. "Morocco Needs to Start Taking Its Diaspora Seriously". www.moroccoworldnews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
10. ^ News, Aziz Boucetta-Morocco World. "Morocco Needs to Start Taking Its Diaspora Seriously". www.moroccoworldnews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
11. ^ "נתון אחד ביום: רוב יהודי מרוקו חיים בישראל". Davar. April 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
12. ^ Marti, David (2016). Religion and Power. Taylor & Francis. p. 94-95. ISBN 9781317067870.
13. ^ A. Lamport, Mark (2018). Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 539-541. ISBN 9781442271579.

## External links[edit]

* Official website of the Minister delegate in charge of Moroccans living abroad
* Moroccan Diaspora Social Website
* Moroccan Diaspora Community Website

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* Belgium
* Brazil/Peru
* Canada
* Denmark
* France (Paris)
* Germany
* Israel
* Italy
* Mali
* Netherlands
* Norway
* Spain
* Sweden
* United Kingdom
* United States
* Western Sahara

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