Moroccan diaspora
People of Moroccan birth or ancestry living outside Morocco / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Moroccan diaspora (Arabic: الجالية المغربية), part of the wider Arab diaspora, consists of emigrants from Morocco and their descendants. An estimated three million Moroccans live abroad,[9] with the majority of the diaspora being located in Europe, and especially France.
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Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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c. 3 million[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
France | 1,146,000[1] |
Spain | 766,000[2] |
Israel | 493,200[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 |
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Three million Moroccans live abroad, encompassing a diverse range of roles including executives, high-ranking or well-respected professionals, shopkeepers, teachers, workers, researchers, and artisans. Their remittances and various investments back home, and they are invaluable contributors to both the immaterial and material wealth of Morocco.