Morocco celebrates Amazigh New Year

Morocco is celebrating this Tuesday, January 14, the Amazigh New Year, known as “Idh Yennayer,” with vibrant cultural festivities marking the year 2975 in the Amazigh calendar.

Parades in various Moroccan cities showcase the richness and diversity of the country’s Amazigh heritage through music, dance, costumes, and traditional crafts.

The celebration across Morocco underscores the nation’s commitment to honoring and preserving Amazigh heritage. The event, designated an official national holiday in 2023, reflects Morocco’s vibrant cultural diversity.

The Amazigh New Year marks the beginning of the agricultural season, symbolizing the deep connection between the Amazigh people and the land.

This celebration honors their historical ties to farming and recognizes the profound diversity of Morocco’s cultural fabric.