Moroccan and International researchers develop Atlas-Chat, the first language model in Darija

Atlas-Chat is the first large language model tailored for Darija, Moroccan Arabic, outperforming similar models in handling this dialect. The model was created using existing language resources and new datasets. 

Morocco PM Aziz Akhannouch criticized for using Darija in message to Atlas Cubs

Darija, a lingua franca influenced by both Arabic and Berber

Linguists believe that Darija is a lingua franca that helps Moroccans, with different cultural backgrounds, understand each other. The origins of this dialect, however, are influenced by Tamazight, Classical Arabic, and other sub-dialects that were once spoken in the Kingdom.

Canada : Rebel Moon, a Marrakchi artist who wants to export the Moroccan culture (Interview)

Rebel Moon is a nickname for Badr the free soul in love with Moroccan music. Known for his cover «Lmarikan» that paid tribute to Houssein Slaoui, the Marrakchi native living in Canada has several plans for music and youths in Morocco. (Interview)

Canada : Tariq Daouda created KtbDarija to help fight against illiteracy (Interview)

In 2009, Tariq Daouda, a young Moroccan student in Canada had the great idea of creating a keyboard, a dictionary and a standard for Moroccan Arabic. His project aims at fighting illiteracy, help children learn the rules of the language they speak at home and allow Moroccans living abroad write and read Darija using Latin letters.