The Shilha people, also known as Ishelhien, Chleuh, or Schleuh, are a Berber ethnic group primarily residing in southern Morocco, particularly in the Anti-Atlas Mountains, High Atlas Mountains, Sous Valley, and the Soussi coastal regions. Their name, “Shilha,” is derived from Arabic, but they call themselves “Ishelhien,” which means “the free people” in their native Berber language. The Shilha are part of the larger Berber community, which includes several subgroups like the Tuareg, Rif, Kabyle, and Shawia. The Shilha people have a rich cultural heritage, deeply rooted in their Berber origins. They speak various dialects of the Berber language, which is part of the Afroasiatic language family. While many Shilha…