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, with the majority of the diaspora being located in Europe, and especially France.
 Map of the Moroccan diaspora in the world | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 5 million[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 France | 1,146,000[1] |
 Spain | 981,823[2] |
 Israel | 493,200-1,000,000[3][4] |
 Italy | 415,088[5] |
 Netherlands | 363,000[1] |
 Belgium | 700,000[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 | |
Diaspora by region
Europe
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
The Moroccan diaspora is mainly composed of Sunni Muslims, along with a substantial number of Moroccan Jews especially in Israel.[9]
There is also a minority of Shia Muslims as well a Christian minority, especially in France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands.[10][11]
See also
References
External links
- Official website of the Minister delegate in charge of Moroccans living abroad
- Moroccan Diaspora Social Website
- Moroccan Diaspora Community Website