Abdou Bouzerda, a Moroccan-Dutch journalist, built his career covering Middle Eastern affairs thanks to his mastery of Arabic, which allowed him to report on developments such as the Syrian war and the rise of ISIS. Now an analyst at the Dutch broadcaster VPRO, he provides insights into the region’s conflicts and their global implications.
In 2024, Darija remains the dominant in Morocco, with French playing a significant role in professional settings and English steadily rising, according to a recent survey on the Moroccan linguistic landscape. The survey also highlights the country's multilingualism, with a growing number of people speaking multiple languages, especially among younger and urban populations.
Which Moroccan regions have the highest numbers of Amazigh native speakers among their populations, and where do Arabic (Darija) and Tamazight dominate ? Yabiladi analyzes the linguistic landscape of Morocco based on data from the 2024 General Census.