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Riffians
Riffians, or Rifians, are an indigenous Berber ethnic group from the Rif region in northeastern Morocco. They primarily speak Tarifit, a Berber language belonging to the Zenati group, although many also speak Moroccan Arabic or Spanish, particularly those living in areas with significant emigration to Europe. The Riffians are mostly Sunni Muslims and have a long history of cultural and social traditions shaped by their mountainous and isolated homeland, which includes parts of the Mediterranean coast and the autonomous city of Melilla in Spain. Historically, Riffians have faced economic challenges due to the rugged and eroded landscape of their region, which is poorly irrigated and deforested. Despite these difficulties, they…