VOICED : Morocco Berbers struggle to be heard

The video discusses the challenges and progress in recognizing and promoting the Berber language and culture in Morocco. Despite the official recognition of the Berber language in 2011, issues persist in registering Berber names and integrating the language into education and public life. The government claims to prioritize Berber identity, but activists argue that more needs to be done. Efforts are underway to increase the use of the Berber language in courts and education, aiming to raise student participation to 15%.

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 education

• Discrimination in employment

• Lack of recognition of Berber culture

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

• 2001

• 2021

• 1991

• 2011

What do activists claim about the teaching of the Mazique language?

• It is progressing rapidly

• It is regressing

• It is stable

• It is not recognized

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

• To teach it only in rural areas

• To make it the primary language of instruction

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

• To eliminate all other languages from the curriculum

How many people in Morocco speak the Berber dialect daily?

• Over 2 million

• Over 5 million

• Over 8 million

• Over 10 million