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    The Ghomara

    The Ghomara are a group of Berber tribes located in northern Morocco, specifically in the western Rif region, which includes areas such as Chefchaouen and Tetouan. They are part of the broader Berber ethnic group, which has a long history in North Africa. The Ghomara people speak a variety of Berber language known as Ghomara, though most have shifted to speaking Arabic over time. Despite the dominance of Arabic in daily life, some members of the community still retain their Berber linguistic heritage. Historically, the Ghomara were part of the Masmuda confederacy, one of the major Berber tribal confederations in Morocco. The Masmuda confederacy played a significant role in the…