Morocco Expands Amazigh Language Integration Across Public Administration in 2026
Rabat, The Gulf Observer: Morocco has intensified efforts to integrate the Amazigh language into public administration and government services during the first half of 2026, introducing measures aimed at improving public access, promoting linguistic diversity and strengthening the implementation of its official status.
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform said the initiatives include expanding Amazigh-language signage in public institutions, improving translation and interpretation services, developing administrative terminology and providing specialized training to public-sector employees.
The measures are being implemented in accordance with Organic Law No. 26.16, promulgated in 2019, which establishes the framework for integrating Amazigh into education and priority areas of public life. Article 5 of Morocco’s 2011 Constitution recognizes Amazigh as an official language alongside Arabic and describes it as a common heritage of all Moroccans.
According to the ministry, 26 sectoral action plans have been completed with technical and methodological support, while eight additional public administrations have requested assistance to develop and implement their respective programmes.
As part of the initiative, the government has expanded Amazigh-language signage across public institutions and transport services. The language has also been incorporated into selected administrative communication channels, including telephone services, parliamentary proceedings and weekly press conferences by the government spokesperson.
Local authorities, including Temara, Khemisset, El Mers and Tinzert, have joined the implementation efforts. Amazigh has also been added to 403 vehicles and transport units belonging to the General Directorate of National Security and 512 vehicles associated with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection.
In cooperation with the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture, the ministry organized training for 120 public-sector employees. The programme focused on communicating in Amazigh, writing in the Tifinagh script and using standardized administrative terminology.
Authorities have also translated 7,949 Amazigh terms from an existing Arabic-French administrative dictionary to facilitate the use of the language in official procedures and public services.
The initiative further includes developing a roadmap for incorporating Amazigh into official government websites, improving access to online information and services, and expanding educational opportunities through a digital learning platform developed in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports.
Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni has emphasized the importance of strengthening the language’s practical use in public institutions and everyday administrative services.
The government has also continued partnerships with several ministries and public bodies to broaden the scope of implementation, including initiatives related to transport, energy transition, sustainable development and administrative reform.
The measures reflect Morocco’s broader efforts to preserve its Amazigh cultural heritage while ensuring that citizens can access public information and government services in their language. Officials view the continued integration of Amazigh into administration, education and digital platforms as an important step towards more inclusive and accessible public services.
