Morocco Advances Integration of Amazigh Language Across Public Administration, Says Digital Transition Minister

The Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, confirmed that the government is continuing its efforts to implement the official status of the Amazigh language within public administration, in line with the Constitution and Royal directives aimed at modernizing public services and reforming the state administration.

Speaking during a parliamentary oral question session in the House of Representatives, the minister said that this initiative has achieved significant progress, particularly in digital administration, where Amazigh has been progressively integrated into several official government websites.

She added that this advancement was supported by the development of an administrative Amazigh dictionary containing 7,949 terms, in addition to the translation of official institutional content, helping improve access to digital public services for Amazigh-speaking citizens.

Regarding public reception and communication services, the minister revealed that 494 Amazigh-speaking agents are currently operating within public administrations, with plans to recruit an additional 1,339 agents in future phases. Furthermore, 72 agents have been assigned to telephone communication centers to improve service quality and strengthen interaction with citizens.

On the visual identity of public institutions, she noted that Amazigh has been incorporated into administrative spaces through the installation of around 4,000 signage boards across government offices, with ongoing efforts to extend this practice nationwide. On the occasion of the Amazigh New Year 2976, Amazigh was also introduced on more than 20,000 official government vehicles.

In terms of human resource development, the minister highlighted that training programs in Amazigh communication have already been launched, with over 120 civil servants trained in partnership with the Royal Institute of the Amazigh Culture. This initiative is expected to expand to additional government sectors in the future.

The minister concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to further strengthening the presence of the Amazigh language in public administration and services, ensuring its full recognition as an official language of the Kingdom and a key component of Morocco’s national identity and cultural heritage.