Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Berber, Shilha
Language: Central Atlas Tamazight - (tzm)
Alternate Name(s): Middle Atlas Berbers
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Morocco
Also found in: France; United Kingdom
Population: 3,455,000
Global Population: 3,608,400
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Berbers of Central Morocco of Morocco, numbering 3,455,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Berber, Shilha people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,608,400 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Central Atlas Tamazight. The primary religion practiced by the Berbers of Central Morocco is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
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