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Moroccans (Arabic: المغاربة, romanized: al-Maġāriba) are the citizens and nationals of the Kingdom of Morocco. The country's population is predominantly composed of Amazigh (the indigenous people of North Africa),^[1] and Arabs, who arrived in Morocco in the 7th century during the Islamic conquests.^[2] Notable Berber tribes in Morocco include the Baranis and the Masmuda,^[3][4] while Arab tribes include the Banu Ma'qil and the Rahamna.^[5][6]

Moroccans speak Berber varieties which make 26% of the population of Morocco,^[7] either as a first language or bilingually with Arabic. Three different Berber dialects are spoken: Tarifit, spoken by 1.27 million mostly in the Rif mountains, Shilha, spoken by 3 to 4.5 million mostly in the Anti-Atlas mountains, and Central Atlas Tamazight, spoken by 2.3 million mostly in the Middle Atlas.^[7] Hassaniya Arabic is spoken in the southern part of the country, spoken by over 200,000 people.^[8]

Almost all Moroccans follow the religion of Islam. According to WorldAtlas, 30% of Moroccans are non-denominational Muslims, while two-thirds belong to the Sunni denomination.^[9][10] Other minority religions include Christianity, Judaism and Bahá'ísm.^[11]

Culturally, Moroccans practice the folklore equestrian tradition of tbourida.^[12]